We had a fantastic time at Kumanote Bear. The apartment was huge, super clean and we had everything we needed. Chris and everyone at Kumanote Lodge was so warm and... read more welcoming and helped us with taxi bookings, restaurant reservations, local tips and gear rentals. The apartment was nice to come home to after a day on the slopes. Homey and warm, with an onsen right at the doorstep. The Nespresso machine was a nice touch, and we had a great time just vegging out and watching Netflix on our days off skiing/snowboarding.

  This is one of the finest AirBnb's we have stayed in. It is immaculate, completely new, in a great ski town with so much activity. Chris was an amazing... read more host and helped us with logistics to arrive and park early so we could get an afternoon skiing, going out of his way to be helpful. He also helped us source an HDMI cord that we needed, delivering it to the house. It is a large place, with 3 separate bedrooms, built for larger parties/multiple families with 2 toilet rooms and 2 bath/shower rooms. It is conveniently located right in town, with a 10 minute walk to the moving walkway up to Hikage base lodge to ski. Takes about 25 minutes total to get to the base lodge as the walkway is impressively long. We are very thankful for the hospitality and week in Nozawaonsen.

  Our two families of 9 people (with 5 teenagers) had the best time at Kumanote Mountain Bear. Chris and Kana were so accommodating with all our requests. Really helpful with... read more transporting our luggage to and from the bus station and meeting us there on the first day to bring us to the house. The house is beautiful and so comfortable with all the comforts of home. The location is superb with the hot spring right outside the front door, the Main Street a short stroll away and Yu road also close by.