Q&AQ&A on accommodation
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Frequently asked questions
Q Do I need to register as a member to make a reservation?
Membership registration is required. To register as a member, click the "LOGIN" button in the top right of this website, then click the "Register as a new member here." button.
Q How many days in advance can I make a reservation via the official website?
On the accommodation reservation page, reservations can only be made during the period displayed on the "Stay Period" screen.

Q I want to change my reservation details.
Please cancel the relevant reservation and rebook. To cancel, select the relevant booking from the "List of reservations" in My Page and click on the "Cancel" button at the bottom of the page.
Q How can I pay for my accommodation?
Booking from the official website
Payment can only be made by credit card registered at the time of booking. Please note that cash and other cashless payments are not accepted.
Reservations made through other reservation sites
Please follow the payment method of each reservation site. Please note that we do not accept on-site payment.
Q Can children stay?
Yes, you can.
Children under 6 years old do not count towards the reservation capacity. They can share a futon.
Children who do not require bedding (0-6 years old) stay free of charge, and children 7 years old and over will be charged the same as an adult.
The maximum number of guests per Earthboat is 3.
Q Are pets allowed to stay?
Basically, pets are allowed to stay, but in Minakami Fujiwara and Minakami Hodaigi, only small dogs and cats that can fit in a pet carrier are allowed to accompany you during winter (November to end of March) when lift transportation is required. Please note that all bases do not provide the necessary equipment for pets to stay overnight, so please bring your own.
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Earthboat contact details
by location
Nagano / Nagano Prefecture
Nojiriko / Lake Nojiriko
The facility is operated by LAMP Co., Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Lake Nojiri Taxi: 026-219-2829
・Toriigawa Taxi: 026-253-2525
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Breakfast and dinner are not included. We appreciate your understanding.
We have BBQ grills available, so you can purchase ingredients at a nearby supermarket and enjoy your own outdoor cooking experience.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- BBQ Grill
- Gas stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Tongs (cooking chopsticks)
- Cutlery (chopsticks, knives, forks, spoons)
- Plates and bowls
- Mugs
- Electric kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
Q Is there a shop?
Please note that no shop is available.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
There is a supermarket called "Daiichi Supermarket Furuma Branch", about an 8-minute drive away.
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
There is a "7-Eleven Shinshu Shinano Town Nojiri Branch", about a 4-minute drive or 16-minute walk away.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
There is a hot spring called "Mure Onsen Tengu no Yakata", about an 18-minute drive away. From the open-air and large indoor baths, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Iizuna, with beautiful seasonal landscapes.
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
In addition to Lake Nojiri, you can also visit "Naena Falls", one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, about 15 minutes by car, and Kurohime Highlands, which spread out at the eastern foot of Mt. Kurohime, also known as Shinano Fuji for its appearance, about 19 minutes by car. In winter, it is a ski resort, and in summer, the park, which covers a total area of 38,000 square meters, is transformed into a cosmos and dahlia garden where 1 million cosmos flowers of 50 varieties from around the world bloom.
Earthboat Official LINE
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we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.
For other enquiries, please contact
Kurohime
This facility is operated by Earth Boat Co., Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Nojiriko Taxi: 026-219-2829
・Toriikawa Taxi: 026-253-2525
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Breakfast and dinner are not included. We appreciate your understanding.
We have BBQ grills available, so you can purchase ingredients at a nearby supermarket and enjoy your own outdoor cooking experience.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- BBQ Grill
- Gas stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Tongs (cooking chopsticks)
- Cutlery (chopsticks, knives, forks, spoons)
- Plates and bowls
- Mugs
- Electric kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
- Refrigerator
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
※ Sauna suits are located in a building near the car park.
Q Is there a shop?
Please note that no shop is available.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
There is a supermarket called "Daiichi Supermarket Furuma Branch", about an 8-minute drive away.
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
There is a "7-Eleven Shinshu Shinanomachi Furuma" shop about 8 minutes drive away.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
"Mure Onsen Tengu no Yakata" is about a 7-minute drive away. From the open-air bath and large public bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Iizuna and admire the seasonal scenery.
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
The "Naena Falls", one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, is a 21-minute drive away, and the Kurohime Plateau, which stretches at the eastern foot of Mount Kurohime, also known as Shinano Fuji because of its standing appearance, is a 15-minute drive away. In winter, the area is a ski resort, and in summer it is transformed into a cosmos and dahlia garden with one million cosmos of 50 varieties from all over the world blooming in a total area of 38,000 square metres.
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we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.
For other enquiries, please contact
Hakuba
This facility is operated by the Accommodation Division of Shin Nippon Machinery Co., Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Hakuba Kanko Taxi : 0261-72-2144
・Alpico Taxi Hakuba Office : 0261-72-2236
・Alps Daiichi Kotsu : 0261-72-2221
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Breakfast and dinner are not included. We appreciate your understanding.
We have BBQ grills available, so you can purchase ingredients at a nearby supermarket and enjoy your own outdoor cooking experience.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- Rice bowls, deep plates, large plates (for 3 people)
- Chopsticks, spoons, forks (for 3 people)
- Mugs
- Tumbler
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Pot
- Mess tin
- Ladle
- Turner
- Tongs
- Bottle opener
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
Q Is there a shop?
Please note that no shop is available.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
The following shops are available.
・The Big Hakuba store (approximately 11 minutes by car)
・Delicia Hakuba (11 minutes by car).
・Hapia A-Coop Hakuba Branch (approximately 12 minutes by car)
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
The Seven-Eleven Hakuba Kamishiro store is about a 7-minute drive away.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
There are many hot springs with different water qualities in Hakuba Village.
・Hakuba Happo Onsen (Happo no Yu/Mimizuku no Yu/Obinata no Yu/Go no Yu)
・Hakuba Salt Road Hot Springs (Kurashita no Yu)
・Hakuba Himekawa Onsen (Tenjin no Yu/Ryujin no Yu/Iwatake no Yu)
・Hakuba Katakuri Onsen (Juro no Yu)
・Hakuba Mizubasho Onsen (Old House Hot Spring)
・Hakuba Ryujin Onsen (Nagomi no Yu)
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Hakuba, known as a mecca for winter sports, has plenty of spots to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Even if you're not planning on skiing, Happoike Pond, about 33 minutes away by car, is a popular tourist spot with its mystical pond that reflects the Hakuba Federation like a mirror. In addition, the "Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium", the impressive stage where the Japanese team won the gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, is about 13 minutes away by car.
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we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.
For other enquiries, please contact
Togakushi
This facility is operated by Togakushi Kogen Hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Nagano Kanko Jidosha : 026-254-2121
・Chuo Taxi: 026-282-7777
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Breakfast and dinner are not included. We appreciate your understanding.
We have BBQ grills available, so you can purchase ingredients at a nearby supermarket and enjoy your own outdoor cooking experience.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
- BBQ Grill
- Gas stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Mess tin
- Pot
- Tongs (cooking chopsticks), ladle, spatula
- Chopsticks, spoons, forks (for 3 people)
- Rice bowls, deep plates, large plates (for 3 people)
- Mugs
- IH kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
Q Is there a shop?
There are simple snacks, souvenirs, and vending machines in the lobby of Togakushi Kogen Hotel.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
The "Daiichi Supermarket Furuma Branch" is about a 27-minute drive away. Although it is not a supermarket, "Mori no Eki Daizahoushi" is about a 20-minute drive away, where you can purchase local vegetables, sausages, and other BBQ ingredients.
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
The "Seven-Eleven Shinshu Shinanomachi Furuma store" is about 26 minutes away by car.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
"Mure Onsen Tengu no Yakata" is about a 28-minute drive away. From the open-air bath and large public bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Iizuna and admire the seasonal scenery. Although it is not a hot spring, "Asobi-ba Nagano Park", which features a forest-view large public bath for day-use bathing, is about a 20-minute drive away.
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
"Togakushi Shrine", where gods from Japanese mythology and the water god Kutouryu (nine-headed dragon) are enshrined, is located approximately 4 minutes drive away. The woods of the Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine, with its approach between rows of cedar trees over 400 years old, is a particularly popular power spot.
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we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.
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Gunma
Kitakaruizawa
This facility is operated by NOT A HOTEL Co., Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Daiichi Kotsu Taxi : 0267-42-2221
・Matsuba Taxi: 0267-42-2181
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
A prior reservation is required through various booking sites.
※ When booking through the official website, you can add meal options at the time of reservation.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- BBQ Grill
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Pot
- Tongs
- Wooden spatula
- Scoop
- Peeler
- Ladle
- Tableware (3 pieces of each type)
- Cutlery (3 pieces of each type)
- Mugs
- Kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Sauna hat
- Pajamas
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
Q Is there a shop?
Please note that no shop is available.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
The following shops are available.
Wholesale centre San-ei (about 15 minutes by car)
Yanagiya Tsumakoi Mart (about 16 minutes by car)
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
The "Seven-Eleven Gunma Kitakaruizawa store" is about an 11-minute drive away, and the "Lawson Kitakaruizawa store" is also about an 11-minute drive away.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
About a 27-minute drive away is "Karuizawa Sengataki Onsen," a hot spring known for its crystal-clear, free-flowing waters and beautiful Karuizawa scenery throughout the seasons. Additionally, about a 20-minute drive away is "Tobe no Yu," a day-use hot spring. This magnesium-sodium bicarbonate hot spring features amber-colored mineral deposits floating in the water and offers three private baths (reservation required).
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
About a nine-minute drive away is "Onioshidashi Park, Joshinetsu Highlands National Park". This tourist spot is an area made up of lava that flowed out during the eruption of Mt. Asama, and there are courses such as the alpine plant observation course (700m) and the Okunoin approach (1,200m), where you can walk around the park while enjoying seasonal flowers.
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Minakami Fujiwara
This facility is operated by Hotel Sunbird.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
We do not arrange taxi services. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to arrange a taxi on your own.
・Shinji Taxi: 0278-66-0631
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Meals are not included with your stay. We have a BBQ grill, so you can buy your own ingredients at a nearby supermarket, or you can reserve an additional BBQ set (a set of ingredients for BBQ) and enjoy your own outdoor cooking.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
- BBQ Grill
- Gas stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Mess tin
- Pot
- Tongs (cooking chopsticks), ladle, spatula
- Chopsticks, spoons, forks (for 3 people)
- Rice bowls, deep plates, large plates (for 3 people)
- Mugs
- IH kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
※ Please note that pajamas and indoor wear are not provided.
Q Is there a shop?
It is located in Hotel Sunbird.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
"Sun Mall Minakami" is located about a 30-minute drive away. It is approximately 5 minutes from the Minakami IC, so we recommend stopping by on your way here.
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
The "Seven-Eleven Gunma Minakamicho Store" is about 30 minutes away by car.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
All buildings are equipped with private hot springs. You can also use the 11 types of private open-air baths at the adjacent Hotel Sunbird. The springs are simple hot springs (weakly alkaline, hypotonic, high temperature springs) that are gentle on the skin and have a soft texture.
※ Some facilities may be unavailable during the winter season. Please check with Hotel Sunbird for details.
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
About a 14-minute drive away is "Naramata Dam", while "Tanigawadake Yoho" and "Minakami Roadside Station Suikikokan" are both approximately 28 minutes by car.You can also enjoy outdoor sports such as rafting and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in the area.
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we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.
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Minakami Hodaigi
This facility is operated by Minakami Hodaigi Resort.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can you arrange a taxi?
Please contact the taxi company below.
Niiharu Taxi: 0278-66-0631
Q Are breakfast and dinner included?
Meals are not included with the stay
Please purchase your own ingredients at a nearby supermarket, or reserve breakfast and dinner as an option.
Q What condiments, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are available?
The following items are available:
<Condiments>
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
<Cooking utensils & kitchenware>
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
- BBQ griddle and net
- Gas stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Mess tin
- Pot
- Tongs (cooking chopsticks), ladle, spatula
- Chopsticks, spoons, forks (for 3 people)
- Rice bowls, deep plates, large plates (for 3 people)
- Mugs
- IH kettle
- Coffee mill, dripper, and server
Q What amenities are available?
The following items are available in the rooms
- Bath towel
- Face towel
- Sauna swimwear
- Sauna poncho
- Dishwashing detergent
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Hair dryer
※ Please note that pajamas and indoor wear are not provided.
Q Is there a shop?
In winter, it is located in the ski restaurant.
Q Is there a supermarket nearby?
"Sun Mall" is located about a 30-minute drive away. It is approximately 5 minutes from the Minakami IC, so we recommend stopping by on your way here.
Q Is there a convenience store nearby?
The "Seven-Eleven Gunma Minakamicho Store" is about 30 minutes away by car.
Q Is there a hot spring nearby?
The following day-trip hot springs are available.
Yu Terme Tanigawa (operated by Minakami Town)
Takarakawa Sanso (Takarakawa Onsen)
Q Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
You can also enjoy Naramata Dam, Tanigawadake Yoho, Minakami Roadside Station Mizukikokan, and outdoor sports such as rafting and SUP.
Earthboat Official LINE
In order to respond to your questions and comments as quickly as possible,
we recommend that you contact us via our official LINE.