Name: Japow House
Address: Akakura 585-170, 949-2111, Myoko, Japan, Myoko, Myoko, Myoko, 949-2111, Japan
Rating: 9

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Japow House

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Big thanks to Kimi and Miyu. Great place to stay.  Lovely breakfast. Nice like bar, good place to meet and chat with other guests. Dropped us off at the lift station ever morning and sorted out lift to train station on last day. We were in room 201. Lovely comfy beds. House was very clean. Never stayed in hostel type place before and would recommend Japow. On a footnote, our two mates stayed in hotel in town and know we had a better time at Japow.

Had a great time at Japow.

We couldn’t have had a better Japan skiing experience! For most of our 5-person group, this was our first time. Kimi and Miyu were excellent hosts, and provided the best ski beta and made us feel like we were at home. The rooms were cozy and the food was great. We felt so lucky to be here, it SERIOUSLY felt like family. We will come back!

The Best JaPow Base Camp

My family and I had an absolute blast staying in myoko, which was made much better thanks to miyu and kimmys hospitality. At the beginning of our stay there was a sickness affecting the functioning of the restaurant and bar. We were initially worried but kimmy and miyu were very professional about cleaning the house and making sure everyone kept good hygiene. We were given allowances to compensate for the breakfast buffet and instead enjoyed a delicious Japanese style breakfast in town. There were no cases of sickness since we arrived and within a few days the restaurant/bar was up and running again. And with good health came great snow. Before we knew it we woke up to one metre of snow overnight! After a hearty breakfast, (with some delicious soup) we were kindly shuttled up to the resort for what was one of the best days of powder I have ever seen! The families kindness was incredible and we were very sad to leave. Arigatou kimmy-san and miyu-san!

Awesome Japow Family Experience!!

We arrived in Myoko to find that staff and several guests at Japow House had Nora Virus. Their dining room and common area were shut down and we were told we'd be quarantined in our rooms. We did not feel safe there and had to hustle to find other accommodations. We checked in with Kimi and his wife a couple of days later to find that yet another guest had gotten Nora virus. We exchanged a couple of emails and then met in person with Kimi to see if they would offer some sort of refund. They absolutely refused to provide any compensation stating that their contract clearly stated no refunds. Any small gesture would have been appreciated given the circumstances. Honestly, they should have shut down the whole house to prevent others from getting sick. I would never consider staying here and recommend that no one else does either.

Nora Virus rampant in the house

Paid in full months ago for a 50th bday ski vacation with six friends at Japowhouse. Arrived to "be warned" by guests outside in masks that Japowhouse had been dealing with a Norovirus outbreak all week. As a group we all spoke with Kimi, who explained he had sent his family home and continued to allow guests to check-in with active outbreaks occurring all week including a guest that previous nighr! We explained we were NOT comfortable staying there, being quarantined to our rooms and risking exposure. We then found another place to stay for four days and checked back with him to find out what was going on. Kimi and his wife explained a guest the previous night had just gotten sick, and that it was still going on. We explained again we were not comfortable staying there, and we would like at least a full or partial refund of the weeks fee-$3000 for our grpup of six. Him and his wife said "no" and they could not do that. I felt that money was a priority and their greed more important than the safety of his guests/customers. I was super disappointed with the way Japowhouse dealt with this situation. We politely tried to explain our rationale for not staying numerous times. We even attempted to meet them half way on the fee we had paid, but they still said no. I think this speaks volumes on a business and I would strongly encourage you to seek out the many other options in Myoko Kogen. We ended up staying at "Ritchie's" down the street which was incredibly accommodating, and helpful throughout our week in Myoko.

Norovirus outbreak

My boyfriend and I traveled for 2 weeks in Japan and Japow house was the highlight of our trip. Getting to stay with Kimi, Miyu and their whole family (adorable daughters and lovely grandparents) was a really warm and unique experience. They are super welcoming and inspirational to anyone who loves snow sports or simply values family time. I can’t imagine visiting Japan without seeing them again, I’m so glad that we got to meet. Much love!

Amazing family and fun skiing!

I have never been so sad to leave an accommodation. Kimmy and Miyu with their adorable children welcomed us in and treated us like gold. We stayed there with Epic Snow Tours and couldn’t be happier with our experience.
The food prepared there is delicious and perfect after a day out and about. The morning soup helped prepare us for a long day on the hill and was some of the best I have ever tasted! The drying room ensured our snow gear was warm and dry for the following day on the slopes.
They can help you with tours in the area, brushing up on your Japanese and local history. Kimmy is also a fantastic skier and provides guided tours of the slopes +/- the back country.
Rooms are private or dorm style with shared bathrooms. Hair dryer is available as well as coin laundry. There is an approximately 10 minute walk uphill to the Main Street in town which makes an easy walk back! The bar is right in the main common area and is open until 11pm.
I highly recommend you stay with these fantastic people!

Home away from home

My boyfriend and I were staying somewhere else and wanted more of an inviting, communal environment so we decided to move to Japan House. My gosh - we could not have made a better decision if we tried! As soon as you enter, it is like being welcomed into your family home. The warm, welcoming and friendly environment that the lovely Kimmy and Miyu provide exceeded my expectations. They are the most amazing hosts and treat all of their guests like family. Being able to play with their 3 gorgeous little girls was a big added bonus for me!! I was so happy to be there, and I wish we could have stayed longer. The atmosphere upstairs in the communal area/bar was always relaxed and positive. We even met another Australian couple who we ended up skiing with for the rest of our time there. Kimmy took my boyfriend out snowboarding and showed him some great powder spots, and my boyfriend said he has never had such an unforgettable experience! My bed was super comfy, the place was always cosy and warm, and there was always yummy food and drinks ready to go after a long day skiing. Kimmy and Miyu offered lots of advice on places to eat and things to do, as well as providing discount coupons to help us out. I cannot fault this place in any way, it really was such a memorable experience and I can't wait to return. I felt sad to leave!

A home away from home - absolutely fantastic!

Sadly I can only say that we “endured”  two nights here.
Firstly, the family who run this hostel were kind, and very into what they do (I believe the owner also offers guided touring in the backcountry here) 
We stayed in the 10 bed dorm which was freezing cold when we arrived (there is a small fuel heater that works when it’s left on)
The communal space was simply clogged up with the family children, some toys and the odd Australian dude. 
First night we were very tired as we had been skiing for over a week and traveling between Hokkaido, Hakuba and here, shattered so we bedded down early, the bar upstairs got very rowdy and despite all the signs saying to keep noise down after 11, the party went on Until way past 2am (2 people also burst into the dorm and started having very loud sex on a bed that wasn’t there’s until I prompted them to leave)  then when the party finished, the people who were staying in our dorm came down, turned on all the lights and got ready for bed whilst having great banter. 
Second night was better as the bar was closed (seems the opening times are very whimsical) however I can’t say much for the sleep as the beds are quite uncomfortable and have no privacy whatsoever, as well as being concerned that the person above is about to fall through the feebly constructed bunk and squash me. 
Overall, I wanted it to be great but it just seemed like a family home that has a hostel in the basement, a weird vibe, maybe that works for some but it was off-putting for us.
I must also say that Myoko on the whole has a very weird vibe with not much in the way of good food or places to hang out.

Wanted it to be great because of the cool name

My friend and I stayed at Japow House for 3 nights and we loved it! Kimmy and Miyu were so helpful, from picking us up at the train station to incredible restaurant suggestions and onsen coupons. We even lucked out and got to ski with Kimmy on a powder day! He showed us all the best spots that we never wold have found on our own. Highly recommend! Hope to come back one day soon!

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