Urabandai Lake Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Property amenity
Hot springs
Interior
Hiking
Body treatments, aromatherapy, facials

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1171-1 Hibara Yudairayama, Yama-gun, Kitashiobara, Fukushima-ken, 969-2701
  • Lake Hibara
    1 min walk
  • Goshikinuma Lake
    2 min drive
  • ヒバラダイニング
    1 min walk
  • Inawashiro Station (JR)
    25 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Non Smoking

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kitashiobara

With a stay at Urabandai Lake Resort in Kitashiobara, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Lake Hibara and a 1-minute drive from Goshikinuma Lakes. .This ski hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Bandai 3D World and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Urabandai Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Goshikinuma Lake - 2 min drive
  • Ura-bandai - 3 min drive
  • Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area - 5 min drive
  • Alts Bandai Ski Resort - 10 min drive
  • Mount Bandai - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Inawashiro Station (JR) - 25 min drive
  • Fukushima Airport (FKS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪氷瀑テラス - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪裏磐梯物産館 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪第1ゴールドハウス目黒 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪奥裏磐梯らぁめんや - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪裏磐梯カフェ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Urabandai Lake Resort

Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
Urabandai Lake Resort offers 324 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 324 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. Skiers will be in heaven, but there are recreational options available for non-skiers as well, including hot springs and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at Hibara Dining, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kitashiobara? This hotel has 7513 square feet (698 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and extended parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hibara Dining - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Waraku - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Maple - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Playspot - Onsite bar.
Scat - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free return train station shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1050 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Hibara Dining
  • Waraku
  • Maple
  • Playspot
  • Scat

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Sauna
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Business services

  • Conference centre (7513 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1050 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Urabandai Lake Resort Kitashiobara
Urabandai Lake Kitashiobara
Urabandai Lake
Nekoma Hotel Kitashiobara Mura
Urabandai Lake Resort Hotel
Urabandai Lake Resort Kitashiobara
Urabandai Lake Resort Hotel Kitashiobara

Urabandai Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Liked: Staff & service
The room was on the top floor overlooking the lake but the trees blocked most of the view. The size of the room was good and the bed was comfortable. It would have been good to have smaller pillows available in the room. I ended up rolling up a towel to make a smaller pillow. Meals were included in the stay and there was plenty of variety. Only real bummer is that I think I left my Prescription Progressive Glasses in the room and can't get anyone to pick up the phones & check!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best thing about the entire stay was the water pressure in the shower head. The decor is very dated. The living room area couch and chair smelled very musty. So bad I couldn't sit there long do to my allergies. My nose and eyes were actually burning from the smell. The buffet had a wide variety of items. It was good for what it is. If we ate more Japanese cuisine it would have been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin Wan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The play spot was so much fun with darts, billiards, ping pong and golf. The lake view was beautiful and the bed comfortable. It would be good to see some updates, ie. a key card rather than a huge key and a small store onsite the resort with daily necessities that the hotel does not provide. The body wash in the bathroom had a very unpleasant smell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Shindo, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to Hibara Lake and Goshikinuma with easy access to other hiking trails such as Mount Bandai.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara.h.s, Tokyo Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely onsen resort
a very relaxing, quiet space to take in baths and focus on yourself

8/10 Good

Jo, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Tekoma ski resort
Last minute booking on busiest day of the year apparently but great welcome and extremely helpful staff helping with restaurant bookings, couriering rental skis across the country and much much more. Always service with a smile and rooms superbly furnished - very spoilt! Also good shuttle service to ski resort and to train station coping well with our groups piled up luggage!! We stayed in the new wing annexe - sheer luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Katie, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Nice Hotel Close to Koshiki Numa
The hotel looked very grand from the exterior and the reception as well. The check in was relatively quick and the staffs were very nice. I was staying in the Japanese room, and corridor was very dark, long and narrow, and its extremely quiet at night, which was a bit freaky. The room itself is super spacious, clean and comfortable. Upon returning from dinner, the bed (futon) was already set up. I've upgraded my meal plan to the Japanese meal by e-mail them, and I was a bit unhappy that when I got to the restaurant, although they did book me in, but they did not prepare for the course which I have e-mailed them for, and they couldn't change it. However, the restaurant staff was very nice, knowing that I really wanted to try to Fukushima beef, they offered me a complimentary plate. (Though I had to say the whole meal didn't taste that great from a personal view) There's also a huge public bath/onsen (hot spring) inside the hotel, which was really really nice. It's got both indoor and outdoor. Note: The hotel is kind of in the middle of no where, and public transport is quite weak. Highly recommend you to make sure to catch the hotel shuttle on time to/from the Inowashiro station, I've missed mine, had to end up paying 770yen one way bus to the closest bus stop, and walked 1.5 hours to the hotel (Which wasn't too bad, because it's the Goshiki Numa trail). Other that the incident with the meal booking, I'm quite please with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable rooms with great view. Good food, good hot spring.

6/10 Okay

JIRO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

SHIYUKUZAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Makiko

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SHIHHAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
服務人員英文可以再加油
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sanae

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Hôtel resort parfait grande chambre et diner sous forme de buffet .Dans les bois au bord d'un lac
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

YUKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
露天風呂からも部屋からも湖が見えて良かった。裏磐梯も壮観です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROYUKI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
自然を満喫するには最高でした。スタッフの方々も丁寧で気持ちの良い時間を過ごすことが出来ました。シャトルバスの運行も次回来る時の参考になりました。 あとは、イベントをやっているのですが、これは参加した方がいいです。私は赤ベコの模様付けと五色沼早朝散歩に参加しました。赤べこはお土産になるし、早朝散歩は昼間には聴けない野鳥の声や鏡面の沼から立ち昇るモヤなどに出会えて最高でした。 またこの季節に訪問したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
料理おいしい‼️散歩コース素晴らしい‼️
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yutaka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chor Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

takeshi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023