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Laboland Kurohime
forumWhat families say
Guests report that the property is a great place for several families to spend time together, and they appreciate the easy access to the slopes and that pets are welcome. They also praise being able to join two lodges together, which keeps some privacy for each group.
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Kids Facilities
Kids NINJA Park
Kids NINJA Park
An outdoor play area on the grounds with a children's slackline, swings and a mini zip line. Both overnight and day visitors can play here free of charge.
- •The play equipment is limited to children up to elementary school age
- •Please use it with a guardian
Nature activities and winter snow play
Nature activities and winter snow play
Nature programs run through all four seasons, including a high ropes course 5-7 m up in the trees, a low-element challenge course for team building, canoeing and SUP on Lake Nojiri, and satoyama countryside cycling on e-bikes. In winter there are snowmen and snow play, kamakura snow huts in February and March, and snowshoe tours.
- •Some activities, such as the high ropes course, e-bikes and SUP, carry a fee and require advance reservation
Small kitchen in each lodge
Small kitchen in each lodge
Each lodge has a small kitchen with an induction cooktop, pots, a kettle, a knife, a cutting board, a refrigerator, a microwave and a rice cooker, so you can bring your own ingredients and cook for yourselves. Additional cooking utensils and tableware are available to borrow free of charge at the front desk. It is also handy for preparing baby food and children's meals.
Private bath in each lodge (heated water)
Private bath in each lodge (heated water)
There is no communal bath or onsen on the property. Each lodge has its own bath, not shared with other guests, so your family has it to yourselves. It has a generously sized bathtub and shower and can be used any time, 24 hours a day (heated water, not onsen). There are several onsen facilities in the surrounding area.
Overview
Laboland Kurohime is a rental cottage property with 26 lodges of various sizes scattered across more than 100,000 square meters of forest at the foot of Mount Kurohime. It opened in 1971 as a place for children to learn through hands-on experience, and every lodge is rented out whole to a single group. Each lodge has a bathtub and shower plus a small kitchen, so families can cook for themselves and take their time together. There is plenty to do outdoors, including the Kids NINJA Park, a high ropes course, SUP on Lake Nojiri, and snow play and snowshoeing in winter. The nearest ski area, Kurohime Kogen Snow Park, is about 10 minutes away by car. Another distinctive feature is that dogs of any size, and any number of them, can stay with you.
Laboland Kurohime is a rental cottage-style property with 26 lodges of various sizes scattered across more than 100,000 square meters of forest at the foot of Mount Kurohime. It opened in 1971 as Daichi no Kyoshitsu, a place where children could experience, learn and connect with one another, and today it welcomes everyone from families on holiday to school and corporate training groups.
Lodges (Guest Accommodation)
There are three lodge types to suit different needs. Lodge Type A (Shirokuma, 2 lodges) is for 1-5 guests and is a quiet lodge with a 10-tatami Japanese-style room and a 10-tatami Western-style room. Lodge Type B (24 lodges) is a two-story lodge for 2-19 guests, suited to large families and groups. Lodge Type C (12 lodges) joins two Type B lodges together for groups of 15-30. In every case you rent the whole building, so you can relax without worrying about other guests, whether your baby cries at night or your children get noisy.
Bath and Kitchen
Each lodge has its own bath, not shared with other guests. It has a generously sized bathtub and shower and can be used any time, 24 hours a day (heated water, not onsen). There are several onsen facilities in the surrounding area. Each lodge also has a small kitchen with an induction cooktop, pots, a kettle, a knife, a cutting board, a refrigerator, a microwave and a rice cooker, so you can bring your own ingredients and cook for yourselves. Additional cooking utensils and tableware are available to borrow free of charge at the front desk.
Facilities and Activities for Children
The Kids NINJA Park on the grounds has a children's slackline, swings and a mini zip line, free to use for both overnight and day visitors (the play equipment is for children up to elementary school age and must be used with a guardian). Nature programs are plentiful: a high ropes course 5-7 m up in the trees, a low-element challenge course for team building, canoeing and SUP on Lake Nojiri, and satoyama countryside cycling on e-bikes. In winter, from late December, there is plenty of snow for building snowmen and playing in the snow, kamakura snow huts appear in February and March, and snowshoe tours are held as well.
Surroundings and Access
The nearest ski area, Kurohime Kogen Snow Park, is about 10 minutes away by car. A convenience store is about 10 minutes by car, and a supermarket, drugstore and hospital are all within a 10-minute drive, which helps both for shopping and in case anything comes up. The property is about 5 minutes by car from Kurohime Station on the Shinano Railway, about 7 minutes from the Shinanomachi Interchange on the Joshin-etsu Expressway, and about 2 hours 30 minutes from central Tokyo. Check-in is at 3 p.m. (latest 10 p.m.) and checkout is at 10 a.m. Children under 3 stay free of charge. Please note that the property is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except during consecutive holidays, the summer, winter and spring vacation seasons and similar periods.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1848 Nojiri, Shinano-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano 389-1303 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by car from Kurohime Station on the Shinano Railway (Kita-Shinano Line), and about 7 minutes by car from the Shinanomachi Interchange on the Joshin-etsu Expressway. About 2 hours 30 minutes from central Tokyo. Pickup from Kurohime Station is available if you let the property know your arrival time and the number of guests in advance, and a shuttle bus for larger groups (up to 28 people) can also be arranged. |
| trainNearest station | Kurohime Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 40-50 private cars, plus up to 15 large buses in summer. The spacious parking area can also be used for campfires and winter fireworks. Guests staying in a lodge have one parking space near their lodge. |
| callPhone | +81-26-255-5723 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.laboland.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our own food, cooking gear and tableware?
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Yes. Ingredients, drinks, BBQ grills, hot plates, tableware and everything else may be brought in. Guests are responsible for looking after their own food, taking particular care to avoid food poisoning in summer.
Is there cooking equipment in the lodge?
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Each lodge is stocked with induction-compatible pots, a frying pan, a tabletop earthenware-style pot, a kettle and similar items. Additional cooking utensils and tableware are available to borrow at the front desk.
Can we order meals, and is dining easy with young children?
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Dinner, breakfast and lunch can all be ordered in advance, with orders required at least 7 business days before the first day of your stay. Meals are prepared in food containers and set out at the front desk, so families with small children can eat with peace of mind.
Can we have a barbecue, and is it possible in winter too?
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Yes. You can barbecue around your lodge using a BBQ grill. In winter you can also use a hot plate or a Yakimaru-kun indoor grill inside the lodge. BBQ grills and tents/tarps are available to rent for a fee.
What is the difference between the lodge types, and can each family have its own space?
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One building contains two Type B lodges, separated by a corridor in the middle. If you use both, it becomes a Type C lodge, which is convenient when families want to be in separate spaces.
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