Location was incredibly central on the main street. The room and bedding were exceptionally cozy and comfortable, The onsen was brilliant. I loved the hot tea dispenser so much! Hotel Senke is an amazing place for a low-frills, Japanese style lodging. But far and above my aforementioned rave reviews the most notable pleasure of our stay were the hotel proprietors. Miwa and her Mother are an absolute delight, and hands down the most gracious hosts. They are genuinely caring and always present to help guests. If I return again to Akakura Onsen, I wouldn't even consider other options, I loved my stay too much at Hotel Senke.

Many of the other larger hotels in town offer a shuttle service to/from the train station, which makes it hard for Hotel Senke to compete with. Short of paying for a taxi, there is a community bus option, however it doesn't run as frequently as I had expected it would. Thus, you'll have to build in a little extra time, patience and flexibility to get yourself there and back if you don't have a car.

Friendly family run hotel - traditional Japanese Ryokan style. A wonderful experience to be immersed in the Japanese culture of daily hot baths:Onsen (excellent set up) tatami mats, slippers and futon beds. Delicious generous breakfast - we stayed 7 nights and enjoyed a mix of western and Japanese breakfast - both great. We dined in a few times, good meals, lovely staff. Miwa made everything comfortable and easy, she was kind and accommodating for children’s needs. An easy walk to bars, restaurants, ski hire, lifts and transport. For a truly Japanese experience this is the place to stay, reasonably priced, right on Main Street, quiet rooms, great service - not westernised like many other places..

The futon bedding took me a couple of nights to get used to and feel really comfortable.

It seems like a family run hotel, Miwa, the hostess is fabulous. Really friendly, really helpful. The Japanese breakfast was excellent, although common theme it was different every day, and she explained what I was eating. Best miso soup I’ve ever had, everyday, and each day different. They also run a restaurant with great food and a “creperie” that serves 50 different flavours in the crepes, they are fabulous

The snow plough coming by at 5am, but then if you want snow, as I do, then can’t really complain that they clear the roads.

Miwa, the owner/ operator was great. She accommodated our dietary needs..we had the Japanese breakfast every morning. Helped us with having our bags shipped to and from the hotel. The onsen was nice, comfortable space. The ski gear drying room was great. Convenient parking right next door.

The common sink areas could be a little nicer/cleaner, but was not a problem for me.

The owner was super friendly and very helpful. The onsen was good, and it's a 5 minute walk to either Onsen or Kanko ski areas. Tatami mat floors in the bedrooms and a decent drying room for ski gear. Very central location in Akakura Onsen area around all the restaurants.

Toilet cubicles on each floor are very small, but apart from that, nothing really.

Owner is wonderful and very friendly. Great to have a limitless supply of lift ticket discount coupons. Restaurant within hotel if you are lazy to go out or other places nearby are full. Onsen is small but decent.

Hotel could use a renovation -- clearly has seen better days. Price is a little high for what you're getting.

Great location in the center of Akakura. Nice family run traditional style accommodation. Miwa was very friendly and always helpful when we needed anything.

The hot water for the Onsen shower took a while and sometimes there was none.

Central location close to Akakura Onsen ticket office and lift, and restaurants (including those attached to hotel). Run by a lovely Japanese family who were the perfect hosts and made us feel so welcome and looked after. Onsen was excellent after a day on the slopes.

Bring your own inside slippers as traditional ones aren’t that comfortable.

Budget hotel with everything we need plus friendly helpful staff and a restaurant which was crucial as Myoko restaurants are all booked out in ski season Parking for car adjacent. Location great for ski lifts

All good

Great location. Close to everything in Myoko. Miwa the owner is very nice and helped us a lot with local tips. Everything is clean in the hotel. Good drying room for winter gear.