Location & Accommodation: David the owner has kept the authentic Japanese style of the property, and built into the property western comforts and conveniences. The property is also located next to the ski hill, great to get the first tracks on a powder day. The property has its own daily "Onsen" (Japanese Hot Spring / Bathing). The Onsen turned into a daily ritual to sooth the aches and pains from snowboarding. Food: The onsite chief offers the opportunity have an authentic and fresh meal each night. I had some of the best meals during my visit in Japan through at the property. Staff: Always polite and helpful. David supported the guests trips to the local resorts and transport. All in all, if you have the opportunity to visit, I would encourage you to book your holiday and see for yourself.

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Our objectives for the trip were (1) to learn more about Japan beyond Tokyo's business districts and (2) to do some skiing. Objective #2 was met: we had four very good days of skiing, in various conditions. As for objective #1, Komatsuya helped exceed our expectations: David (the owner) kindly drove us around wherever we needed to go, Izumi-san cooked wonderful Japanese food for breakfast and dinner, and Yukiko-san introduced us to the local attractions and helped us with the schedule and reservations. The room was clean and spacious and the onsen was an outstanding way to wrap up our skiing days. But beyond all this, we felt like we gained a new family in Japan. We will remember our stay at Komatsuya very fondly because of David and his team and, should we come back to ski in Japan again, I can't imagine staying anyplace else.

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Hotel is very clean, our room was very spacious and well heated (winter visit) we upgraded for a private bathroom. Comfy bed, good shower, Onsen in the hotel is very welcome after a days skiing. Hotel breakfast simple and perfectly adequate. Hotel has a chef and we ate in the hotel several times - food was local Japanese style meals, very well executed. The hotel is a little way away from Akakura main centre ( not really walkable in winter). The shortest road route ( on the map) to town is closed in winter due to snow the hotel owner is therefore happy to give lifts into town or to the ski lift and coordinates this the evening before with guests (about a 15/20 min drive)

I booked at Komatsuya after seeing a video on IG for Seki Onsen Ski Area, a small, family-owned and run ski area in Myoko Kogen that looked like a little slice of heaven. I didn't do much research before booked and hoped Komatsuya might work. It's a great little hotel, friendly staff, great communication on pick-up and drop off, English-speaking, and overlooks the lift at Seki Onsen Ski Area. The ski area is a 30-second walk from the front door and my room overlooked the lift. The room was really comfortable, and two points to note: 1) the shower was fantastic. Great water pressure, seated shower, multiple shower heads. The onsen was nice, but it's a bit small and after a long day of riding, a seated shower with great water pressure was key. 2) the heat in the room was perfect. I've often found that Japanese hotel rooms in the winter are either too hot or not warm enough. The heater in the room was first rate and allowed me to regulate the temperature at night perfectly. Not too hot, not too cold, just right. Overall, great experience and I'd definitely stay there again when visiting Seki Onsen Ski Resort!

I liked everything about my visit. If I had to be picky about one thing it would be the food. To be clear, the food was fine. Solid, delicious, and enough. But, this is Japan and expectations for meals are high in the country. I wanted to eat the most delicious thing I'd ever eaten and I kinda felt like the food but was good, but not next level. So, again, not a huge criticism. The dinner was very reasonably priced and tasty, but I would like liked a bigger, slightly more spectacular meal and think they could have stepped it up there. But, that's a very minor criticism and don't judge the place on my pickiness.

quiet and spacious hotel. our corner room was wonderful with windows (double for warmth) on 3 sides with lovely views. clean tatami mats but sleeping on western beds. great in-room shower but the onsen (on-site) was fantastic. Seki onsen itself was wonderful. the hotel itself is right next to this oldest ski resort in Japan which is still family- owned, had plenty of powder, and most importantly, was not overrun by Australians like in Akakura village. we had a car so accessing the other ski resorts nearby and going out to dinner was fabulous.

Breakfast wasn't that great but convenient because we just turned up (had toast with butter and packet jam, corn flakes (equiv) and hot breakfast with thin sausages, tiny bits of bacon, a bit of lettuce and barely edible eggs)... so can't really complain. no in-room fridge but one could borrow space from their bar.

The staff were friendly and helpful . They go out of theiir way to help you. Davis and Jeremy were excellent hosts. The transfers were great. The dinners werr good home cooking. Onsen was good. Very clean hotel

The kerosene heating which is common in Japanese Ryokan get a bit getting used to. It was away from the main Myoko area. Limited choices for restaurants.

Loved it so much ! The location , the food was delicious - the onsen is hot as hades and so lovely when you open the window and watch the mountain as you soak your ski sore legs ! The staff are great and the owner David is so helpful And drives all the guests around and picks us all up and helps with everything. This is the best place I’ve stayed and I can’t recommend it highly enough !!

Loved it all

Charming staff, beautiful location and facilities, excellent value. Great starting place and base to explore central Honsu. A very relaxed Onsen. Local food in the area is excellent and extremely friendly and welcoming to non Japanese speakers.

Nothing bad about the property at all. Shopping in the near vicinity was a little sparse. Bring your gear.

Incredibly friendly and helpful hosts. Delicious home-made Japanese meals. The option to eat the evening meal there was so convenient and relaxing. Very comfortable rooms with ensuites and TVs with streaming services. Hotel onsen also a big plus.

It was such a welcoming experience. David was so kind to pick us up from the station and also drop us off in town for dinner. Great hospitality, small onsen but really nice. We enjoyed our stay very much.

The room was a bit cold when we got back from skiing but there is a heater so if you turn it on it gets warm quickly.