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Xplore by Active Life

Myōkō, Niigata

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.8 km to Mt. Madarao and 3 km to Tangram Ski Circus

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 41 reviews

5.0/510 Mar 2026

Amy • Solo Trip

Helpful and friendly staff made me feel taken care of in this solo trip to Madarao for snowboarding. Communication before arrival has been great. The manager picked me up early in the morning from the bus stop and had my room ready, which I didn’t expect. This allow me to get changed comfortably in my room and jump right into action without delay. Free breakfast, though simple, has everything that I needed to get me through most of the day. The bath house is fairly basic, nothing fancy but good for a soak after a long day. My room on the top floor and at the end of the hallway was clean and quiet. It’s a comfortable stay. Upon check out, I got another ride to the bus stop from the manager who was already waiting for me in the vehicle ahead of time. I will stay here again next time I go there. Note: The building has 3 stories and a basement with no elevator. Check in lobby is on the first floor. It’s easier to go in from the side entrance on the 2nd floor and leave the luggage’s at the designated spot before checking in.

5.0/518 Feb 2020

Kiang Hon • Trip with Friends

The stay was amazing! Lisa and her team at Xplore were always ready to help. They were a pleasure to interact with. The room was huge, clean, and comfortable. Wifi signal was strong in the room. There was a made-to-order breakfast free every morning, with a choice between a smoked salmon or mushroom plate with eggs (your choice of cooking style). There was also a free laundry machine in the basement (dryer costs 100 yen per use). Large drying room was available for the ski equipment 1 floor down. Unfortunately the snow was too high to ski out of the back door, but it was a short 5-10 min walk to the slope, so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Madarao Kogen!

5.0/514 Feb 2020

Kwok-yan • Trip with Friends

這家酒店是由一班澳洲人向本地人購買了舊式日本滑雪酒店再翻新而成的。保留了舊式日式酒店的硬件，例如客房、洗衣房、浴場等，以西式營運方法管理。服務員態度親切，亦樂意提供一切協助。早餐是西式的，出餐時間稍長，如果想每天趕頭班吊車上山的話，就要早點去吃早餐了。這裡洗衣是免費的，前台會提供免費洗衣球。乾衣則是100日圓15分鐘，全自助形式。客房的電視除了基本本地電視台外，還有Netflix看！超贊！客房不提供每日清潔及執房服務，垃圾要自行清理放出走廊外。最後一提，如客人連續住四晚或以上，可免費參加酒店提供的滑雪課程，由專業外藉教練執教！酒店位置亦接近滑雪場，只是酒店推介的那家雪具租用店Miyuki的雪具質素一般，不建議在那裡租用，反而Miyuki側邊的那家雪具店可試試。

5.0/514 Feb 2020

GSteeds • Couple Trip

Great location, great facilities and free yoga! Good breakfast and helpful staff. Oh and nice traditional style rooms but with the comfiest beds in japan. Will be back!

5.0/512 Feb 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

The employees are uber helpful. The rooms are slean, quiet, and spacious

5.0/523 Jan 2020

Yutaka • Family Trip

This hotel is very near from ski area, and all staffs are really kind and helpful.We were really satisfied with this hotel. This hotel is also near from Malu restaurant. This is also nice. We want to use this hotel again.

5.0/517 Jan 2020

Scott • Family Trip

Very close walking distance (and ski out) to the Madarao slope. Onsen bath is wonderful. Room is comfortable.

5.0/58 Jan 2020

Marco • Family Trip

Great place near ski lifts. Restaurants and bars all walking distance. Super friendly staff. Run by Australians. If you are looking for Japanese culture don’t go here. I would definitely recommend. For kids also great, lots of activities in the hotel. Small bar with good (western) food. Wifi is pretty bad! Super soft comfy beds. Bathrooms are not Japanese superclean, but acceptable. They have a shuttle bus to take you from station Nagano and back.

5.0/53 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

had a wonderful time here, place was clean and social, great breakfast, close to the slopes, and service by Lisa and Stuart and the rest of the staff was so friendly and attentive. i particularly appreciated that the hotel can arrange pickups to and from the train station. the onsen is also a bonus. Madarao is a true gem and these guys will make sure you have the best time.

5.0/57 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

All staffs are nice and friendly. The room I stayed was clean so I enjoyed the stay.

5.0/57 Jan 2019

Claudia

It's a hotel renovated from an old building. They were open for just a few days so many things weren't ready. Don't expect luxury conditions from the hotel, but it has all the basics, good bed, good sheets, good bathroom, good breakfast (simple but good). It is what you pay for, it is a no-frill hotel. The hotel staff is extremely helpful and nice. The staff is almost exclusively non-Japanese speaker, which is quite unique in Japan. Pros and cons as a result. Easy to communicate to for non-Japanese speakers, but difficult if you need some local help. Hotel is very close to ski lifts, a bare 5 minute walk. Overall, we are happy with the hotel and will return.

5.0/51 Jan 2019

Ruth Clare • Family Trip

This hotel just renovated & opened under new management in Dec 2018. Rooms are nice, super comfy beds & staff are fantastic. Great location - only a 5 min warm-up walk to the slopes.

5.0/525 Dec 2018

Joshua • Family Trip

We had an amazing time there! The hotel was ran by a couple young Australian people who were great!! It was so nice to go to a hotel in japan and have people who spoke English easily! The food was westernized, which was amazing!!! The Onsen doesn’t fallow Japanese rules, they allow tattoos and you have to wear swimwear! 11/10. Totally recommend

4.0/516 Mar 2026

Nathan

Staff were awesome. Very very helpful.

4.0/510 Mar 2026

Scott • Family Trip

Very close to madarao main lift, excellent choice if you don’t want an authentic Japanese experience

4.0/520 Feb 2026

brendan

Great location friendly staff

4.0/519 Feb 2026

MASAMI

ハイシーズンの価格で仕方ないと思いますが、値段の割に室内設備が古く、掃除も行き届き方ももう少しと期待してしまいます

4.0/526 Jan 2026

John

Clean nice room. Mice staff

4.0/520 Feb 2020

Patricia • Trip with Friends

Pros: 1. Location is super good as it’s close to the ski lift. 2. Bed is very comfy and room is big. 3. Breakfast is good! 4. Staff are in generally nice. Cons: 1. The front desk lady talks too fast! 2. No Yukata (bath robe) provided in the room even thou they have onsen (hot spring), that makes it hard to go to onsen. And the opening hour of the onsen is very limited, only form 4-9pm. 3. Room is kind of too hot and no control to adjust the air con or heat. 4. No socket in the washroom so that u can’t use your hair dryer in the washroom but have to come out to use it. 5. No tall mirror for clothes matching purpose.

4.0/517 Feb 2020

Todd

Great staff, fantastic location about as close to the run as you can get in private accommodation. Closer to a hostel in my definition but that is the Japanese way. Good food with lots of options close by. Shuttle bus to town and near by resorts made the whole trip very smooth. Definately recommended.

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1101-155, Tarumoto, Ohaza, Myoko, Niigata, JP

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Accommodation Rules

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Children are welcome. Up to 1 child, 6 years and under stay free when using existing bedding.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

About Xplore by Active Life

Xplore by Active Life Location
With a stay at Xplore by Active Life in Myoko (Madarao Mountain Resort), you'll be steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and a 3-minute drive from Tangram Ski Circus. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Joyama Park and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Myoko Kogen.

Xplore by Active Life Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a television in a common area.

Xplore by Active Life Rooms
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Xplore by Active Life, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - Fri, 17 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children