Car Rental in Myoko in Myoko Kogen

If incredible snowfall is the top reason people come to Myoko in winter, then access to a wide range of ski resorts is a close second. While the nearest lift to Myoko Apartments is only 800m away, it is advisable to have your own transport to reach all that Myoko and its surroundings offer.

At Myoko Apartments, which offers fully self-contained apartments, we recommend having your own car to get around easily. This means access not only to Myoko’s four main resorts but also others like Madarao/Tangram, Lotte Arai, Seki Onsen, Togakushi, Kurohime, Nozawa Onsen, Togari Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Kijimadaira and more.

With so much to explore around Myoko Kogen and beyond, having a car is a great option. But first, there are a few things to know about car rental in Myoko Kogen and the surrounding area.

Car Rental in Myoko

M.J. Car Rental Services is a great local option operating in Myoko. Beyond that, the most convenient places to pick up a rental car are Nagano Station or Joetsumyoko Station. There are a host of operators around both that offer online bookings in English. The drive from either station to Myoko Apartments takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes, depending on snow conditions.

A few tips to keep in mind when driving to Myoko:

Rental companies in Myoko, Nagano and Joetsumyoko are familiar with winter conditions, and you are more likely to get a properly equipped vehicle than renting elsewhere.
Avoid renting in cities like Tokyo, where snow is rare—winter tyres may not be included or could come at a high extra cost.
Always make sure your car is a 4WD with winter tyres.
Make sure you have an International Driver’s Permit – rental agencies will be unable to let you have the car if you don’t.
Japan has a strict zero-tolerance (0.00 BAC) policy for drinking and driving.
At Myoko Apartments, we clear the car park following a big snowfall, and provide tools like squeegees, scrapers and shovels to help you clear snow from your car.

Parking at Myoko Apartments

Guests at Myoko Apartments can park for free directly in front of the building.

Here are the distances to nearby ski areas:

Akakura Kanko – 800m
Akakura Onsen – 1.5km
Ikenotaira – 2.3km
Suginohara – 5.8km
Kurohime – 9km
Tangram – 12.7km
Madarao – 17.5km
Lotte Arai – 22.5km
Seki Onsen – 27.1km
Nozawa Onsen – 43.2km

Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’re happy to help make your stay in Myoko as smooth and enjoyable as possible.