LOVED so many things about this place: •The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. •Our tatami room was perfect - traditional and very spacious. •The onsen’s were the best we’ve had in our Japanese travels to date. Large areas, multiple pools (including cold plunge in females), small saunas plus a lot of body products available to use. • Breakfast included was extremely convenient with lots of food options • Dry room for ski gear • The crew at the ski/snowboard rental place were also extremely helpful and friendly. • The shuttle to/from the train station was extremely helpful (have to pre-organise date and time) • We travelled as a group of two families with toddlers and were catered to very well

• The location was a fair walk from the lifts and ski school. Realistically, it isn’t too far but when you’re lugging ski gear and a small child it can be a bit of an effort. We headed up Akakura Kanko most days so it was just a bit further to walk. There is a free town shuttle bus though if you’re willing to wait.

It’s quirky and a bit dated but it works. The Japanese rooms are surprisingly large and comfortable with a wonderful view. The Dexter and the young western crew who run the cafe bar and ski shop make the place- and provide Aus quality coffee. it’s a good base and easy walk to lifts.

Great position, friendly staff and very helpful concierge. Excellent breakfast buffet and cosy lobby bar. The inhouse bar downstairs run by Sam was awesome for late night drinks in a lovely moody atmosphere. Each night there was different entertainment including comedy, open Mike night, DJs and a fabulous Spanish rock band. Train pick up transfer was convenient. Rooms were lovely and warm. The BEST feature of the hotel was the onsen - outdoor bath and indoor bath as well.

A better bootroom with more heating would have been good.

The rooms are large and comfortable. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful. The onsen (both indoor and outdoor) is clean and available for most of the day. Breakfast had a decent selection of western and Japanese food. Overall the hotel offers comfortable rooms and a good level of service.

These comments are specifically for those planning a ski trip. Myoko Kogen is split into several areas...some only connected by an occasional shuttle bus....and each with its own day pass. The hotel is located near the Akakura field. It is possible to access the Kanko field, from Akakura...though connectivity is not great. Skiing the longer runs at Suginohara requires a road journey. We gave up on using the expensive shuttle bus and just booked a taxi between four of us. The connectivity, or lack of it, between ski areas, and the limited number of lifts at each area makes Myoko Kogen a less attractive place to ski.

Location is good, close to ski slopes and shops. Breakfast was good. Hotel staff was helpful, and the room was comfortable.

Breakfast was perfect. Good mix of Japanese and western style. Unlike many other hotels we stayed at on this trip Hotel Taiko served scrambled eggs that were actually hot. Coffee was ok. Great to have an option of the cafe for a espresso too. Great ski and board rental, bar, cafe, restaurant, drying room, onsen. Super convenient!

The decor in the hotel is very dated. I wouldn’t say I didn’t like it as such, it is just very quirky. Like slipping back into 1960. Saying that our room had just been refurbished and was very modern, spacious with a great view on the 6th floor.

The size of the rooms was excellent with a nice view of the mountains. There were plenty of facilities with a wine bar, coffee shop, restaurants, and a games room for the kids. The onsens (hot springs were fantastic, both inside and outside. Situated in a very convenient location, close to the ski resort and restaurants. This is an excellent hotel, highly recommended 👌

The prices of ski rentals are higher than other resorts (Shiga Kogen) and higher than other rentals in Myoko. However, they went out of their way to match other ski rentals once pointing out the difference.

Breakfast was a good combination of Japanese and Western. Location was good, easy to walk to the slopes/shuttle bus stop. It was great that the hotel provided snow boots at the entrance. It was also useful to have a rental shop and ski school in the hotel, even though we didn't use those services. The shuttle bus to the train station was convenient.

There was some miscommunication about the shuttle pick up from the train station. There were better dinner choices outside of the hotel. There was no Kaiseiki dinner which was disappointing for such a traditional hotel. The wifi in the room wasn't the best.

The staff were incredible and demonstrated the true Japanese omotenashi - the spirit of hospitality. So welcoming and helpful. Kudos to the management for hiring English speaking staff to help the international ski crowd. Rooms are quite large. Room temperature easily controlled with air conditioning. Large dry room downstairs.

Please upgrade the toilet paper which was the thinnest, cheapest toilet paper I have seen in a hotel. Also, the electric kettles are quite old and look rusty inside. Please upgrade.

1. The rooms are spacious and clean. A lot of space and comfortable 2. Location although is on a steep slope but walkable to Resturants and the ski slope 3. Local Japanese feel which makes it more homely

1. The onsen area can be a bigger because they allow non guest to use and it can get crowded at times. 2. Variety at breakfast and quality of food can be improved. An egg station will be good which allows us to choose the type of eggs we like.