Xplore by Active Life is located in Madarao Mountain Resort, a neighbourhood in Myoko. Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Tangram Ski Circus are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joyama Park and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Myoko Kogen and Togari Onsen Ski Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
Located close to Tangram Ski Circus, Xplore by Active Life provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and laundry facilities. Enjoy on-site activities, such as sledging and snowshoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A front desk safe, games and multilingual staff
A TV in reception, luggage storage and a vending machine
Smoke-free property
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 61 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Smart TVs with Netflix
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish, Thai
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Free daily reception
Things to do
Sledging
Snowshoeing
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Ski equipment hire
Ski storage
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
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Games
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Entertainment
Netflix
Smart TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
Xplore by Active Life Hotel
Xplore by Active Life Myoko
Xplore by Active Life Hotel Myoko
Frequently asked questions
Is Xplore by Active Life pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Xplore by Active Life?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Xplore by Active Life?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Xplore by Active Life located?
Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Tangram Ski Circus. Joyama Park and Myoko Kogen are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Xplore by Active Life Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Pros:
1. Location is super good as it’s close to the ski lift.
2. Bed is very comfy and room is big.
3. Breakfast is good!
4. Staff are in generally nice.
Cons:
1. The front desk lady talks too fast!
2. No Yukata (bath robe) provided in the room even thou they have onsen (hot spring), that makes it hard to go to onsen. And the opening hour of the onsen is very limited, only form 4-9pm.
3. Room is kind of too hot and no control to adjust the air con or heat.
4. No socket in the washroom so that u can’t use your hair dryer in the washroom but have to come out to use it.
5. No tall mirror for clothes matching purpose.
The stay was amazing! Lisa and her team at Xplore were always ready to help. They were a pleasure to interact with.
The room was huge, clean, and comfortable. Wifi signal was strong in the room.
There was a made-to-order breakfast free every morning, with a choice between a smoked salmon or mushroom plate with eggs (your choice of cooking style).
There was also a free laundry machine in the basement (dryer costs 100 yen per use). Large drying room was available for the ski equipment 1 floor down. Unfortunately the snow was too high to ski out of the back door, but it was a short 5-10 min walk to the slope, so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience.
Would definitely stay here again if we return to Madarao Kogen!
Great staff, fantastic location about as close to the run as you can get in private accommodation. Closer to a hostel in my definition but that is the Japanese way. Good food with lots of options close by. Shuttle bus to town and near by resorts made the whole trip very smooth. Definately recommended.
Great location, great facilities and free yoga! Good breakfast and helpful staff. Oh and nice traditional style rooms but with the comfiest beds in japan. Will be back!
Unfortunately there are a few bad things to say about this place. On hotels.com, it advertises toiletries in the room but you don’t get any. There’s some shampoo and conditioner in the onsen but nothing like what Japanese hotels usually provide in rooms. There are no staff in the hotel at all after 7pm so if you need help after that time, you may struggle. The showers were 3 floors below our room (with the onsen) - we’d expect a shared bathroom to be on the same floor as the room, at the very least. Not sure why but the elevator and area around it smells like an engine room. There seems to be a cafe in the hotel but it’s not actually manned after breakfast so no coffee or other hot drinks are available after 10. Supposedly guests are meant to take snowboards etc. to the drying room in the basement and not walk through the lobby but people were constantly bringing wet equipment and snow covered boots through the lobby and staff didn’t seem to care. The hotel is advertised as ski in/ski out but it is not. You have to leave the hotel and walk 5-10 minutes up the road to the nearest ski lift. All in all, the hotel just feels like a slightly run down hostel for mostly young Australians - it’s certainly not an upmarket hotel. Breakfast wasn’t very good but it was complimentary so it’s hard to complain about it. The lobby area is the only place to relax in the hotel (outside of your room) and it can get quite cold. The wifi is
had a wonderful time here, place was clean and social, great breakfast, close to the slopes, and service by Lisa and Stuart and the rest of the staff was so friendly and attentive. i particularly appreciated that the hotel can arrange pickups to and from the train station. the onsen is also a bonus. Madarao is a true gem and these guys will make sure you have the best time.