Family House Akashiya

Very great host, nice and welcoming but a few flies interfering

今回はいつもの食事を私達だけ変更していただき、感謝します。春はどうやらカメムシ君たちが多く発生するようなので、虫除け対策をしていただけるとありがたいです。

We stayed for 3 night in end Feb. Love the Oshimas who are friendly and very helpful. They sent us to and from the nearby ski resort and onsen. They speak some English and we speak some Japanese and with the translation app on his mobile, we understood each other perfectly. You must stay here for the fantastic dinner and breakfast that come with the room tariff. Simpl Delicious and elaborate with many varieties in one meal. The room is adequate for two of us and can be cold if you are the type who kick your blanket away half way through the night. There is shelter which kept us warm along with the futon and thick blanket. family House Akashiya is easily accessible by public bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station. It costs only 660 yen and takes ant an hour. Stop at the last stop Seibu Crystal Plaza and it is a very short walk downhill to the lodge. Highly recommended if you want to ski in Naeba and Tashiro ski resorts. I personally loveTashiro for its wide slopes and breathtaking 360 degree views every which way you look. Japan's longest rope way takes you up there in 20 minutes Where the view is simply beautiful. We spotted some snow monkeys too,

The host family is really warm and welcoming. They are very well organised and took care of everything from pickup, meals to accommodation to ensure we have a comfy stay for the trip. Highly recommended place for ski holiday and experiencing the local culture. Will definitely come back again if I visit Niigata for skiing.

Good for the price. Very good japanese breakfast and dinner included to our room, so much food!