Only a 5-minute walk from Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, Star Hotel provides air conditioned rooms with Japan’s unique tatami (woven-straw) floors. It offers a hot-spring bath, Japanese meals and free parking. Guests can stay in Western beds, or try out Japan’s traditional futon beds. Rooms with Western bedding include a private bathroom, while Japanese-style rooms have shared bathrooms. The hotel is 3 miles from JR Myoko-Kogen Train Station. Imori-ike Pond is about a 10-minute drive away. Darts and ping-pong provide relaxed entertainment.