Ski Resorts in Katashina

It was very chill and no busy at all and staff were very accommodating but not hovering us so it was nice to have the freedom to use the facilities (24 hour onsen)

Amazing Onsen. Great staff, very environmentally active. Would be great for people with a car

We absolutely loved the nature, the onsen, the 100-year-old room with a heated floor, the food, the staff. A wonderful experience!

The onsen and ski is excellent

the private onsen is fantastic

Best house and best host ever! Zack, the host, helped us everything starting from booking a restaurant, contacting ski school and preparing everything in the house. We were surprised when we opened the fridge and found everything is well prepared. (Milk, yogurt, butter, jam, eggs, fruits, ice cream, ice and even a frozen beer glass in the fridge.) Also he prepared rice, noodles, snacks, chocolates, tea, coffee and etc. Everything mentioned is free of charge! Another thing that we like is the dish washing service, the host offer to do the dishes by just put dirty dishes in the service area and they will clean and put it back in the service area later. Although the host lives nearby and helps us a lot, we still feel private and comfortable. Thank you so much Zack, we do appreciated your action! This house has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 4 toilets. Very spacious! We will definitely come back! 10 out of 10! Do not hesitate to book this house!

Wow! It was fantastic. The staff were lovely. We got to choose from a variety of patterns of yakata (robes) which was really special. The room (with an ensuite toilet and sink!) was massive. We were provided with 5 futons so we could pile them on top of each other, great for westerners used to softer beds. This made it comfortable. The homemade tiramisu we ordered on arrival was so tasty. The cup challenge for free juice was fun. And best of all, the private onsen experience! We booked 2 time slots (as it was quiet), one in the stone bath and one in the wooden bath. We loved both, but the stone bath was nicest.

Tanigawa Valley Lodge and Coffee Roastery was the perfect winter wonderland stay for us. We were lucky enough to arrive during a period of heavy snow and the entire valley was covered in Japan's famous fluffy, white, powdery snow. The lodge provided sleds and snow shoes for fun and exploration. The Tanigawa Valley and Minikami areas also offer several onsen and skiing/snowboarding options. The Tanigawa Valley Lodge was the perfect place to stay to enjoy the areas activities and breathtaking beauty. The owner, Craig, was incredibly helpful, friendly and hospitable. He has great knowledge of and a love for the area. The lodge also employs visiting bakers and baristas. During our stay, Vincent, Daniella and Pavel spoiled us with the tastiest fresh baked goods and coffee, all of which was included in the breakfast. A great way to start your day! Our accommodation was roomy and comfortable. We opted for a traditional Japanese room and slept on comfortable futons. The shared bathroom and shower facilities are clean, modern and well kept. We also spent a lot of time in the common area meeting other guests, playing board games and relaxing. There is parking available on site, if needed. We did not travel with a car, but found the local transportation options to be sufficient for our needs. The local White Valley Ski Resort was within walking distance and uncrowded during our stay. Prices at the resort were also very reasonable. There are also a couple of restaurants nearby, though the closest supermarket and convenience stores are located in Minikami Town. The lodge is easily accessible by train from Tokyo. For us, Tanigawa Valley Lodge was the perfect stay that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly unique experience!

We arrived as a couple to enjoy a relaxing weekend. The property provided that and more: beautiful views, relaxing onsen, great room.