Annex Aburaya

Food, onsen, anszing family hosts, rooms, everything was perfect

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A Japanese family run accommodation. They were very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast had such variety, and the restaurant felt homely. You can't get any better for location.

地點極佳、近雪場Great Location, Ski In Ski Out 房間舒適、空間大可輕易展開滑雪行李Comfortable Room 早餐好吃(但變化偏少)Good Breakfast 態度親切(但訂房網站訊息回覆較慢)Nice Attitude 公共澡堂洗澡、泡澡空間大Awesome Public Bath 晚餐好吃、價位相較附近餐廳合理Provide Dinner with reasonable price

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We enjoyed our stay in this pension with Tatami mats. Good breakfast variety, good wi-fi, very friendly hosts, good Japanese dinner choices. Separate gender onsen in the basement to ease those aches after tearing up the mountain. Not too far to walk uphill to the main lift. Lift ticket prices very reasonable. Is too much snow a negative or positive we had to be dug out a few times. We need to learn more Japanese instead of relying on Google translate.

Any negatives are well overcome by the generosity of our local hosts. Limited dining choices in the sparse village and NO ATM in town. Not really anywhere to hang out for non skiers other than accommodation. The Madarao Kogen Hotel is the main bus stop and has a small cafe in the rental shop with a good view. Limited buses to and from. Not all lifts operating mid week but can still get around OK. All the chair lifts are way too close to the ground, 300mm is not high enough for my dicky knees, I need to load sideways.

The host and crew were all warm and friendly people. The room was clean and functional, and is exactly what you see in the pictures. The accommodation and its surroundings have all the basics you need for a successful ski trip. The most amazing thing is that it is like 30 metres from the nearest slope! I loved how there is an onsen in the public bath room to relax at after a long day on the slopes. Also loved the daily breakfast spread that gave me a sense of home and familial warmth. Thank you for the hospitality!

The location is amazing: across the street from the Madarao chairlift, and ski rentals (English speaking) next door at Chill Madarao. The Japanese host family was very hospitable. The amenities were very good: ski gear storage and drying room; gender-specific baths in the lower level; laundry; complimentary beverages available in the lobby all day long. Breakfast buffet had a nice combination of Japanese and western foods, with fresh options to cook sausage and ham for yourself or have the host cook you eggs. Our group of five arrived on two different days. The host was extremely kind and offered to pick up the rest of my family on the second day late in the evening at no additional charge. The included toilet and shower in our room was very convenient.

The floor futons were a bit thin, so maybe uncomfortable for side sleepers. The kerosene smell from heaters is strong in the common areas, but this is common in comparable accommodations.

Amazing location right next to the lift. Beautiful Japanese family own and run the place, they are a bit shy as they don't speak much English but lovely when you make the effort to communicate. They cook both breakfast and dinner and both are excellent quality and great value for money.

This is an exceptional property and a fantastic host. It suited our family of two adults and two children perfectly. The rooms were clean and comfortable and warm. The location is directly across from the ski lift so you can easily ski and ski out. There is a boot dry room which works exceptionally well. The food, both included breakfast and the optional meals at night, is delicious and showcases some great Japanese cuisine. The on onsen on the lower floor was a great way to relax after a hard day skiing powder snow. The host was exceptionally helpful making telephone calls on our behalf tracking down our luggage and dropping us to the bus stop when we checked out. When we return we will definitely stay again at this property. Highly recommended.