Title: Xplore by Active Life Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Xplore by Active Life Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/09712c42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/w5700h4284x12y0-34e95a06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/fe6f524f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/72f76144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/c02aa654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Tangram Ski Circus, Xplore by Active Life offers cooked-to-order breakfasts and daily manager's receptions. Guests can relax at the bar or restaurant after on-site sledding and snowshoeing. Multilingual staff help visitors make the most of their winter stay. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Laundry - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 28 - Sept 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-28&endDate=2025-09-29&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-28&endDate=2025-09-29&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 29 - Sept 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=29087288&PinnedHotelID=29087288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ![Standard Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/274a28ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Netflix Wardrobe - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ![Standard Queen | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/5d4300e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Private bathroom Bidet Electric kettle Netflix Wardrobe - 205 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/5bb008db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Bathrobes Bidet Electric kettle Netflix - 269 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Compact Queen | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/651f3620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Compact Queen ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Netflix Wardrobe Desk - 129 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Family Connecting Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/763accad_edited_ab4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Connecting Room ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Netflix Wardrobe - 538 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 8 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/d423e57f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room - Sleeps 4 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/d423e57f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family 2-bed Room - Sleeps 8 ### Standard Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/61d6e48c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### Japanese Suite Double Room - Sleeps 4 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29087300/29087288/13350995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Compact Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagano-Hotels-Xplore-By-Active-Life.h29087288.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagano-Hotels-Xplore-By-Active-Life.h29087288.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Madarao Mountain Resort, a neighbourhood in Myoko, is home to Xplore by Active Life. Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Tangram Ski Circus are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joyama Park and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Myoko Kogen and Togari Onsen Ski Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing. [Visit our Myoko travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myoko.dx6131089) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.85406%2C138.28978&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KvOvsN6jTOTRgVYpBnSufAHmECc=) 1101-155, Tarumoto, Ohaza, Myoko, Niigata, 389-2261 ### What's nearby - Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Tangram Ski Circus - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Lake Nojiri - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles - Akakura Onsen Ski Area - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles - Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort - 23 min drive - 15.0 miles ### Getting around - Iiyama Station - 19 min drive - Kaesa Station - 25 min drive - Niigata (KIJ) - 160 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪レストラン ハイジ - ‬17 min walk - ‪かっぱ寿司 新飯山店 - ‬11 min drive - ‪涌井せんたあ - ‬9 min drive - ‪レストラン ジグザグ - ‬5 min drive - ‪レストラン ジグザグ(Restaurant Zigzag) - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Xplore by Active Life Hotel near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Located close to Tangram Ski Circus, Xplore by Active Life provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and laundry facilities. Enjoy on-site activities, such as sledging and snowshoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a vending machine - Games, luggage storage and a TV in reception - Multilingual staff - Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition Room features All 61 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Games - Ski equipment rentals - Ski storage - Sledding - Snowshoeing - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) - Multilingual staff ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. This property accepts credit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ### Property is also known as Xplore Active Life Hotel Myoko Xplore Active Life Hotel Xplore Active Life Myoko Xplore Active Life Xplore by Active Life Hotel Xplore by Active Life Myoko Xplore by Active Life Hotel Myoko ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Xplore by Active Life pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Xplore by Active Life? > Xplore by Active Life doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Xplore by Active Life? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Xplore by Active Life? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Xplore by Active Life located? > Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, this hotel is steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Tangram Ski Circus. Joyama Park and Myoko Kogen are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question