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The Hawk and Hare sits 800 metres up majestic Mount Myoko on the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures in the Akakura ski resort. Besides free shuttle service to all the Myoko area ski resorts and JR Myoko Kogen station, we offer the same for whatever attractions you choose to visit.



An immaculate 12-court clay tennis facility behind the inn makes summer a good time to enjoy Myoko's cool weather. From autumn to early spring we offer our exclusive programs of instruction in the ancient art of falconry. Also, daily cross-country ski/hiking jaunts are offered in winter (with one of our hawks soaring along with us).



Enjoy tennis and mountain biking, as well as Alpine and Nordic skiing in winter. We are situated next to the Akakura Golf Course, and golf clubs are available for rental.



At night, relax, sit by the fire and take a load off. The pub bar is well stocked with both English and Irish beers or spirits, as well as the pub grub you'd expect.

Come join us for this unique B&B experience.

Relax and enjoy our traditional Japanese style baths near the center of the onsen village of Akakura Onsen (with over 190 years of history). The ski hills are just 2-3 minutes walk from the hotel.


Japanese rooms with toilet or toilet & bathroom.
Two Japanese rooms with outdoor onsen (rotenburo).
One Western room (twin).

All rooms have heating, washing area and toilet.

Kogakuro is a Japanese style ryokan where you can relax and enjoy your holiday in the beautiful surroundings of Myoko.

In the main hotel lobby area relax with some coffee or a glass of wine in front of the fireplace, enjoy a game of billiards or check out the ryokan owners photo galleries.

Located near the base of the Akakura Onsen ski and snowboard resort in Myoko (Niigata Prefecture), Kougakuro is a Japanese-style ryokan offering traditional hot springs and a Japanese-style vacation experience.