Published date: November 5, 2024
A Hotel That Allows Long-Term Workation in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park
Room Type Stayed
Twin
1 ~ 3 guest(s)
435 ~
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Experience of the stay
We stayed at "Lime Resort Myoko" with HafH!
LIME RESORT MYOKO is a hot spring resort hotel renovated from a former Kanpo no Yado building.
Within a 3-minute walk of Imori Pond, Myoko Visitor Center, and MYOKO BASE CAMP, it's the perfect environment for teleworking while feeling nature!
【Free Shuttle Service】
Lime Resort Myoko is a 10-minute drive from Myoko Kogen Station on the Kita Shinano Line of the Shinano Railway.
If you contact them in advance, they provide free shuttle service to the station.
This free shuttle service is quite flexible and very convenient, so it's a good idea for those accessing by train to discuss their plans with the hotel.
We were also helped by stopping at a shop (Alpen Brick) on the way to the hotel!
【Hotel】
The hotel lobby has nice indirect lighting with sofas arranged. When we checked in, there were foreign guests chatting with drinks from the adjacent Lime Cafe "MYOKO COFFEE," giving it a feeling of being overseas…!
The lobby has a Cafe MYOKO COFFEE, and a North Face shop, making it convenient to casually buy seasonal outdoor gear like hats and sacoches.
On the first floor, there is also Lime Big Room (gym), Lime Small Room (conference room), and Lime Kids Space, and I will introduce those later!
【Room】
As soon as you open the door, there's a washbasin, and beyond that, there is a toilet.
This layout feels a bit nostalgic... While simply renovated, it brings back memories of the former Kanpo no Yado days.
The main bedroom is quite spacious for two people. There is a low table and seat cushions, so you won’t have any trouble eating in the room.
There’s also a desk by the window, making it easy to get work done with a view of greenery.
The nightwear is a separate top-and-bottom type, common in super sento, made from stretchy material for ease of movement.
【Lounge】
Lime Resort Myoko has a lounge exclusively for guests (Lime Library Bar).
From the large windows, you can see Mount Myoko, and the atmosphere is fantastic. There are plenty of books, making it a perfect space to relax.
In the lounge, you can enjoy soft drinks for free.
【Kids Space】
The kids' space in Lime Resort Myoko includes slides, educational toys, a ball pool, and picture books. It's quite spacious and well-equipped.
【Gym】
There is a large gym on the first floor of Lime Resort Myoko. When using it, you need to speak to the front desk to get the key.
It's rare to have a power rack that allows bench pressing and deadlifting. The number of dumbbells is quite large, so if you have knowledge of muscle training, the freedom and equipment are excellent for serious training.
There’s enough free space for yoga and stretching, but cardio machines are limited to two exercise bikes, and there are no treadmills.
【Hot Spring Bath】
Lime Resort Myoko has a large hot spring bath in the basement. There are three outdoor rock baths and three Shigaraki clay pots for one person to relax in. There are no saunas or cold baths.
Staying at a hotel in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, where you can feel nature, was truly wonderful. I was able to work comfortably in the room, and being just a 2-minute walk to MYOKO BASE CAMP also made it an ideal hotel for workation!
Experiences during the trip
On the first day, we strolled around Imori Pond, and on the second day, we enjoyed hiking in Myoko Kogen!
Since we had a room-only plan, we made a dinner reservation at a local favorite Chinese restaurant.
Here are some spots we actually visited and loved!
【Imori Pond】
The iconic "Imori Pond" is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. You can take a quick 15-minute stroll around it, but the view of Mount Myoko reflecting in the pond on a clear day is beautiful!
【Myoko Kogen Visitor Center】
The Myoko Kogen Visitor Center is a facility that opened in 2022 by the Ministry of the Environment on the shores of Imori Pond. It has large windows offering a fashionable atmosphere with a nice view of Imori Pond.
At the visitor center, you can learn about the mountains, nature, and creatures of Myoko in a fun way. There is also a lot of information about hiking trails, so be sure to check it out!
The cafe "Sof& by MYOKO COFFEE" offers not only drinks but also sweets and bread.
【MYOKO BASE CAMP】
MYOKO BASE CAMP is a facility that opened in 2022 directly across from the visitor center.
With co-working spaces available for as low as 100 yen for 30 minutes and 1,000 yen for a full day, it's reasonable enough to consider doing some PC work here if you get bored of working in the hotel. Teleworking within a national park... I want to work in a place like this!
There is a cafe called NAGOMI CAFE in the facility, which offers meal options as well.
The summer-only Summer Douhua is a refreshing sweet made with douhua specially ordered from a local tofu shop, topped with grape syrup. It was very delicious!
【Chinese Restaurant Eika】
Just a 7-minute walk from Lime Resort Myoko, there is a Chinese restaurant called Eika, and it's super tasty and affordable.
We enjoyed sweet and sour pork, baked noodles, and fried rice, and everything we had was delicious. Overall, the flavors were gentle, with plenty of vegetables and less oil.
Since it's a popular restaurant with continuous customer flow, it's recommended to make a reservation by phone in advance.
【Alpen Brick Spa】
Alpen Brick Spa is a multi-complex facility with a day-use hot spring, izakaya, and a shop located 8 minutes on foot from the hotel.
The shop, Sancho Panther, doesn't sell side dishes, rice balls, or sweet buns but is convenient as it sells drinks, souvenirs, and cup noodles.
Since we planned to go hiking early the next morning, we bought breakfast at the shop in advance.
【Myoko Kogen Sky Cable】
We set out early to match the 8 AM opening start of the cable car! From the Myoko Sky Terrace at the end of the cable car line, you can enjoy a breathtaking view from the water basin.
After observing Akakura springs, we walked down to the Akakura Kanko Hotel (about a 40-minute walk). We were tired, so we took a break at the café in the Akakura Kanko Hotel; the cake set is recommended.
The paved path is generally safe, but there is no shade, so it's a good idea to wear a hat for heatstroke prevention and to carry plenty of water.
It was a hotel perfect for workation, allowing us to enjoy nature while working and to spend time leisurely. The food was delicious, making for a great trip!
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