Next-door to Minakami Fujiwara Ski Resort, Hotel Sunbird boasts 11 private-use hot spring baths, a tennis court and karaoke. It offers rental bicycles, massage treatments and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. A free shuttle is provided from Minakami Station. Guests at Hotel Sunbird can go rafting, canoeing or fishing in the area, or unwind in the public open-air hot spring bath. They can relax in the hot tub and enjoy the first 40 minutes in a private hot spring bath free of charge. Rental ski gear is available. Comfortable Japanese-style rooms offer nature views and a seating area with chairs and a coffee table. They feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. Some rooms have an open-air hot spring bath, made of Cypress wood. Sunbird offers a breakfast buffet with hot and cold fare, while for dinner it serves seasonal Japanese dishes. Room service is available. The Sunbird Hotel is only a 3-minute drive from Minakami Golf resort, while JR Minakami Station is 30 minutes with its complimentary shuttle.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free parking available on-site

Ski-to-door

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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    食事が美味しかったし、量がたくさんでした。 スキー場や寄りたい場所の相談も親身になってしてくれました。

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 14 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The staff is cherishing the customer's smile. There are staff who can speak English and Chinese

Property information

It is a hot spring hotel in Minakami-town, Gumma Prefecture. Eleven private room outdoor baths are popular. You can enjoy hot springs with family, lover, friends.Guest rooms are all japanese style rooms. If you choose a room with outdoor bath, dinner will be served in the room. Dinner is Japanese-style kaiseki cooking.1200 cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, autumn cherry trees and autumn leaves in autumn.In winter, the front of the hotel is a ski resort. Takaragawa Onsen is a 15-minute by car. We will pick you up if you wish.

Neighbourhood information

◎[Takaragawa Onsen] It is 15-minute by car. We will pick you up if you wish. ◎[Akegawa-Sakuranosato] It is 2-minute by car. ◎[Golf] It is 15-minute by car. ◎[Mt.Tanigawa] It is 30-minute by car. ◎[Lake] Naramata-lake, Okutone-lake,Fujiwara-lake.They are very beautiful lakes.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Sunbird
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot spring bath
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel Sunbird takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the property's free shuttle from Jomo Kogen Station or Minakami Station, please make a reservation at least 3 days prior to arrival.

- From Jomo Kogen Station (Joetsu Shinkansen): 13:50

- From JR Minakami Station: 14:15

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

No meals are served after 20:00.

Guests with food allergies or other diet restrictions must contact the property at least 3 days in advance. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

The property only has smoking rooms. If guests would like a non-smoking room, a spray will be used to remove smoking odours.

Rooms do not have a safety deposit box. Guests are requested to leave valuables at the reception for safety deposit.

Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.

Guests must check in by 20:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about Hotel Sunbird

  • Yes, Hotel Sunbird is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Hotel Sunbird include:

    • Family
    • Twin

  • Hotel Sunbird offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Open-air bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Public Bath
    • Badminton equipment
    • Hot spring bath

  • Hotel Sunbird is 12.4 miles from the centre of Minakami. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Sunbird may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Sunbird is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.