Nishiawakura-son
Experience
Ogaya Ski Area
The Ogaya Ski Area is a small ski area that includes a square where visitors can freely play with snow, in addition to skiing and snowboarding. Sledding and making kamakura (snow huts) are also popular.
Data
Location: 1094 Ogaya, Nishiawakura-son, Aida-gun, Okayama 707-0501
Tel.: 0868-79-2201
Access: Approximately 6 km from Chizu Express Awakura Onsen Station
Accommodations
Awakura Onsen Motoyu
Guest house, hot spring, and cafe.
A guest house with a spa, private rooms, a mixed dormitory for men and women, and a dormitory exclusively for women are available. The dormitories here are recommended if you are looking for reasonably priced accommodations.
Data
Location: 2050 Kageishi, Nishiawakura-son, Aida-gun, Okayama 707-0503
Tel.: 0868-79-2129
Access: 22-minute walk from Chizu Express Awakura Onsen Station
Official website: http://motoyu.asia/ (in Japanese)
Nokishita Toshokan
European-style B&B Old private house lodging
Guests can stay overnight at lodging facilities renovated from an old Japanese house managed by Olivier and Hiromi, a French and Japanese couple. Furthermore, guests can experience yoga and French bread-making here.
Data
Location: 931 Nagao, Nishiawakura-son, Aida-gun, Okayama 707-0504
Tel.: 0868-75-3144
Access: 1-minute walk from Chizu Express Nishiawakura Station
Official website: http://www.nokishita-toshokan.com/ (in Japanese)
