Local staff
Peace of mind all year, with local staff in charge
- When something needs attention on site, we are there quickly
- In winter we clear the snow and keep the property comfortable
- Owners living outside Niigata or overseas can rest easy
Management of vacation rentals, minpaku and innsLeave the running of your lodge to us in Myoko.
Bookings, cleaning, maintenance and snow removal.
Our staff who live in Myoko take care of it all on your behalf.
Our management
Local staff look after your lodging in snow country Myoko, all year round.
In the Myoko region, where people live with snow for a third of the year, keeping accommodation in good condition is costly.
Through property management by our staff who live in Myoko Kogen, we lighten the load on owners and help you own property in Myoko with peace of mind.
House
Region and seasons
Operations that know the region and its seasons
- Booking management and pricing matched to seasonal demand
- From guest communication to replying to reviews
- Photography and listing pages to attract guests
Hands-on
We run our own lodges in Myoko
- We bring our experience of running our own lodgings to your property
- We support licensing, notifications and other administrative procedures
Main management services
Bookings & guests
- Reservation management
- Handling reservations, calendar management, and pricing adjustments on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com.
- Guest services (check-in & check-out)
- Handling guest inquiries, supporting check-in and check-out, and contacting guests in case of issues.
- Review management
- Checking and responding to guest reviews, and suggesting improvements to enhance ratings.
Cleaning & facilities
- Cleaning arrangement & management
- Arranging service providers and quality control for cleaning after check-out, linen replacement, inventory checks, and restocking.
- Facility maintenance & troubleshooting
- Emergency response and arranging service providers for issues such as water leaks, key malfunctions, and electrical problems.
- Room facilities & amenities
- Inspecting furniture and appliances, and replenishing consumables such as shampoo and toilet paper.
Reporting, administration & marketing
- Guest registries
- Recording guest information in accordance with legal requirements and reporting to health authorities as necessary.
- Revenue management & reporting
- Monthly reports for owners, revenue analysis, expense recording, and more.
- Municipal & government liaison
- Compliance with the Hotel Business Act and the New Private Lodging Business Act, and support with notifications and permits.
- Marketing & customer acquisition
- Photography, property page creation, and customer acquisition using social media and advertising.
Fee guide
| Fixed management fee | from ¥50,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Performance-based management fee | 20% of that month’s accommodation revenue |
| Utilities, internet, fuel | Actual cost |
| Reservation site payment processing & usage fees | Actual cost |
| Advertising expenses | Actual cost |
| Reservation acquisition fee | 5% of accommodation fee (upon confirmation) |
| Guest room & pool cleaning (regular) | from ¥10,000 per cleaning |
| Sauna & stove cleaning | from ¥5,000 per cleaning |
| Common area or special guest room cleaning | Quoted separately |
| Inspections, repairs & other equipment | Quoted as needed |
| Garbage-related services | Negotiable |
| Weed control | from ¥20,000 / month per building |
| Snow removal | Quoted as needed |
| Transportation services | Bus services and similar: quoted case by case |
| Insurance claim services | Handled according to the situation (Additional insurance handling fee: ¥3,000 per claim) |
| Emergency nighttime response | ¥3,000 per response |
We also offer other services tailored to your needs. All prices are subject to 10% consumption tax.
The revenue model and monthly reports
Holiday home (3 bedrooms) – income statement for January
Profit in January¥1,800,000/ month
- Sales
- ¥3,000,000
- Expenses
- ¥1,200,00040%
- Profit
- ¥1,800,00060%
Monthly reportMonth / Property name
- Nights booked
- ●● / ●● days
- Sales
- ●,●●●,●●● JPY
- Expenses
- ●●●,●●● JPY
- Payment to owner
- ●,●●●,●●● JPY
- Cleaning and inspection records
- Equipment issues and how they were handled
- Guest ratings and comments
- Next month's bookings and pricing review
Every month, we send you a record of income, expenses and operations for each property.
*Figures are hidden in this sample.
- Fixed management fee
- from ¥50,000 per month
- Performance-based management fee
- 20% of accommodation revenue
- Snow removal
- Negotiable by property size
*Figures are for reference only. We will present a revenue forecast for your property when you consult us.
Talk to us about managementContact us
Staff who know Myoko will answer you directly.
Areas we cover
- Myoko, Niigata
- Myoko Kogen, Akakura, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki Onsen, Taguchi, Futamata and more
- Shinano, Nagano
- Kurohime Kogen and the Lake Nojiri area
For other areas, please ask us.
Property management
Talk to us about every part of managing your property.
From consultation to the start of operation
- Contact & initial consultation
- Property survey & on-site inspection
- Proposal & quotation
- Adjusting & finalizing the contract
- Operational preparation
- Administrative procedures & permits
- Start of operation
Starting or running a lodge
Thinking of starting a lodging business in Myoko? Talk to us.
We run our own lodges in the Myoko area. From permits such as the inn business license to opening preparations and day-to-day operation, we help based on our experience.
Questions we are often asked by owners considering our management services.
Can I entrust my property to you if I live far away?
Yes. Our staff live in Myoko Kogen and can be on site quickly whenever needed. Some of our owners live outside Niigata or overseas.
How much snow clearing do you handle in winter?
In winter we clear the snow and keep the building and grounds in good condition. We quote the cost each time based on the size of the building and grounds.
What happens at night or in an emergency?
We respond to emergencies such as water leaks or lock problems. Night-time emergency response is ¥3,000 per call (excl. tax).
I don't have an inn license or vacation rental registration yet.
We handle or support the necessary procedures, such as inn licensing and vacation rental registration.
How will you report on operations?
We send a monthly report summarizing income, expenses and operations.
What are the contract period and cancellation terms?
We will explain them according to your contract.To confirm
What about insurance?
We handle insurance claims as needed (a separate fee of ¥3,000 per claim applies). We will explain our approach to coverage when you consult us.To confirm
Management and operation inquiries
Feel free to contact us about managing your property or running a lodge.
- Send the formTell us what you would like to discuss.
- We get in touchWe will reply by email or phone.
- Meeting and site visitWe visit the property and propose a management plan and quote.
*We are not affiliated with “Myoko House”, a nearby business.
To learn more about managing your lodging in Myoko, contact us.
Talk to us about management