We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Hakuba, Japan. We have also included accommodation in lodges, chalets, apartments, villas, "pensions" and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Chalet.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Located a 5-minute drive from Happo-one Ski Resort, Kunugi Relaxation with 4 modern rooms boasts hot spring baths and stylish Asian-inspired interiors. Free-use bikes are provided, and guests can use free WiFi throughout the entire property. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, skiing and canoeing. The property is an 8-minute drive from JR Hakuba Station and a 3-minute drive from Happo Bus Terminal. Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 ski resorts are within a 12-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms at Kunugi Herb no Yado come with a TV, a DVD player and a fridge. A private toilet is included, while bathroom is shared with other guests. The bathing area features 2 public baths and an Asian-themed open-air bath that can be reserved for private use. Ski storage and ski equipment hire are available on site. In-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savour Asian-French fusion course dinner at the spacious dining room with high ceiling. The dishes feature fresh seafood, local vegetables and home-grown herbs. Homemade breakfast is also on offer.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL chalets in Hakuba.
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Popular among couples. Just 300 metres from Goryu gondola station at Hakuba Goryu ski resort, the completely non-smoking Bears Den Mountain Lodge has free Wi-Fi throughout with mountain views, massages, a lounge with an LCD TV, board games and books, and a large drying room. Rooms include an iPod dock and underfloor heating. Rooms at Bears Den have Sealy Posturepedic beds with Sheridan Australia 5-star linens, and come with micro-fleece bathrobes and slippers. Free toiletries are provided for the private shower. All rooms look out on the natural surrounds. The lodge is a 5-minute drive from JR Kamishiro Train Station, and free pick-up is available if requested at time of booking. Free on-site parking is provided. Hakuba 47 Ski Resort is also just 300 metres away. The property offers transfers to local ski areas via its 10-seater van. During ski season, the hotel boasts ski-to-door access, sells ski passes and can arrange skiing lessons. In the summer, there are barbecue facilities, a terrace with mountain views and rental bicycles can be enjoyed. A free-use clothes washer and dryer are available. Staff are always ready with sightseeing tips and can help to arrange tours. The fully equipped professional kitchen comes with a fridge, freezer, a microwave, a coffee machine, oven and dishwasher. The bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries. There is a dining area and lounge with amazing views. Each of the five spacious rooms comes with an ensuite, providing the perfect blend of comfort and privacy. Bears Den Mountain Lodge provides free ski storage for guests’ convenience. 10 Seater Van is provided for guests staying 7 Nights or longer.Show full description
Lodge.Charming. Great value. Surrounded by peaceful woods in Hakuba, Cottage Gram is wooden log-house accommodation with a view of north Alps. The cottage comes with a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor barbecue facilities. While staying at the Hakuba Cottage Gram, guests can unwind in the living room or enjoy the sceneries from the wooden terrace. The kitchen features a microwave, kitchenware and cooking stoves. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries. JR Hakuba Station is a 5-minute drive from the property. Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort can be reached within a 15-minute walk.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming and lively lodge in Hakuba.
Boutique hotel.Very cosy. Great bar. Located in Hakuba, 9.1 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, プチホテル葡萄屋 provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and ski-to-door access. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Nagano Station. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At プチホテル葡萄屋 each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. You can play billiards at プチホテル葡萄屋, and the area is popular for skiing. The hotel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from プチホテル葡萄屋, while Happo-One Ski Resort is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The most cosy and romantic boutique hotel in Hakuba. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Lodge.Creative. Popular among couples. Il Bosco is located 500 metres from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort where guests can ski back from through a path. It offers white-and-wood rooms with nature views and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax on the deck or soak in the indoor hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The homely rooms at Hotel Il Bosco have light wood flooring and minimal furnishings. Each room comes with an en suite bathroom and green tea and all rooms are non-smoking. The hotel is 1 km from JR Kamishiro Train Station and 5.9 km from Hakuba Happoone Ski Area. On-site parking is free and a pickup service is provided from Kamishiro Train Station upon reservation. The property provides free shuttle bus to Happoone Ski area twice a week. Goryu Ski Resort operates free shuttles, and the shuttle stop is just 100 metres from the property. The cosy lounge has a wood-burning stove, board games and internet-accessible iPad. Complimentary coffee and ski storage are available. All public spaces are non-smoking. The hotel’s dining area is open for breakfast and dinner, and serves Italian cuisine beside forest views.Show full description
Ryokan.Hip. A 5-minute walk from Nakiyama slope of Happo-one Ski Resort, Ryokan Shirouma-so offers a hot-spring bath and home-cooked meals. The Japanese-style rooms have tatami-mat floors, traditional futon bedding and free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so are simple but elegant, with shoji paper screens and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each comes with yukata robe and private toilet. Guests can unwind in the on-site hot spring baths between 6:00 to 9:00 and 15:00 to 23:00, while individual shower booths can be used 24 hours in the annex building. Guests can enjoy an in-room massage for a fee, or relax in the free-use massage chair. Storage for skis and snowboards is provided, and lift tickets and trekking tickets are sold at the hotel. A refrigerator can be found in the common area. The ryokan is 2 km from JR Hakuba Train Station and 8 km from Tsugaike Park. On-site parking is free. The property offers homemade Japanese breakfasts using fresh local ingredients.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Located just a 5-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort, Hakuba Alpine Hotel features simple rooms and outdoor hot spring baths. It is just a 5-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station. A hearty breakfast buffet is also available. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby area. Either Japanese-style room or rooms with Western beds are available at the Alpine Hotel. They are all fitted with a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Some toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom. Hotel Alpine Hakuba offers luggage and ski storage services for free. Guests can enjoy the views of the mountains from the balcony lounge, or sip drinks in the cosy common room with a fireplace. On-site coin launderette and vending machines can be used. The property is a 10-minute walk from Hakuba Hot Spring, and a 3-minute walk from Hosono Suwa Shrine. The closest Matsumoto Airport is about a 90-minute drive away. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner is served at the dining room. The meals have to be reserved at time of booking.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Nice surroundings. Featuring a hot tub, massage treatments and tennis courts, Hotel La Neige offers rooms with a balcony and nature views. It provides a free shuttle service and free Wi-Fi. Cosy rooms have large windows and a living area with a sofa. Amenities include an LCD TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Some rooms feature a spa bath. La Neige is a non-smoking hotel, offering a concierge and ski equipment rentals. Guests can tour the surrounding nature with the hotel’s rental bicycles, or go hiking or skiing. French food is served at the hotel’s restaurant, while drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby lounge. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to/from JR Hakuba Station, Happo Bus Terminal for Check-in/out and the Happo-One Gondola. It is a 5-minute drive from the Hakuba Jump Arena. Guests can contact the hotel in advance to arrange a shuttle bus or a taxi from Narita Airport at an additional charge.Show full description
Ryokan.Great location. Happokan is only a 3-minute drive from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, and brings its guests cosy Western and Japanese-style rooms, a hot spring bath and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. Free tea/coffee is poured in the morning, and a launderette is on-site. It’s a 5-minute drive from the La Foret Hakuba Art Museum, as well as from Hakuba Train Station. Western rooms come with twin beds and a seating area, while Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. All rooms are fitted with a TV, heating and an attached bathroom. Yukata robes and green tea are provided. Guests can relax at tables and chairs at the lobby, which features a TV, a piano and a fireplace. They can unwind in a spacious public hot spring bath, which is separate for men and women, and accessible 24 hours. Happo Kan has a souvenir shop and free parking. If needed, it refers its guests to ski gear or bicycle rental shops. The Happo Kan is a 5-minute drive from Hakuba Iwatake Ski Area, and a 10-minute drive from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. The Hakuba Happo Onsen hot springs are a 10-minute drive. A Japanese breakfast is served daily at the dining room. Drinks can be purchased throughout the day at vending machines.Show full description
Ryokan.Very stylish. Featuring an indoor and an open-air hot spring bath, Bergtour Marukita offers Japanese-style rooms, free wired internet and Japanese multi-course (kaiseki) dinners. It provides a free shuttle from Hakuba Station. Rooms have tatami-mat flooring, Japanese futon bedding and a seating area. They come with an LCD TV, a safe and an en suite bathroom. A fridge and a tea/coffee maker are provided. Guests can soak in a public hot spring, relax in the sauna, or unwind with a massage. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and it offers luggage storage. Japanese meals are served in the dining room, upon advance request. Drinks are also available in vending machines. Marukita Bergtour is just a 6-minute drive from Hakuba Saegusa Museum, and a 12-minute walk from Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort. The Hakuba Botanical Garden is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Set in Hakuba, within 9.1 km of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and 46 km of Nagano Station, 白馬パウダーマウンテン offers accommodation with ski-to-door access and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. 1.3 km from Happo-One Ski Resort and 8.6 km from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, the property features a ski pass sales point and ski storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from Zenkoji Temple. The units in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. 白馬パウダーマウンテン provides certain units that feature a balcony, and every room includes a coffee machine. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation. Hakuba Cortina Ski Area is 14 km from 白馬パウダーマウンテン, while Togakushi Shrine is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 69 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lodge.Lively. Popular among couples. A 5-minute drive from Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort, Pension Belnia offers cosy accommodations and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The air conditioned rooms have carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. Each comes with slippers and free toiletries. At Belnia Pension, guests can purchase ski passes, rent ski equipment and use the luggage storage service. A garden and vending machines can also be found on site. A breakfast featuring home baked bread is served at the dining room. JR Hakuba Train Station is a 10-minute drive from the property, while Hakuba Iwatake Ski Area is a 12-minute drive away. Tsugaike Kogen Station on the Tsugaike Gondola Lift is located within a 21-minute drive.Show full description
Resort.Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among women. Situated within a private forest and boasting outdoor hot springs and award-winning cuisine, Sierra Resort Hakuba is a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station. The spacious rooms offer beautiful views of the surrounding nature, while Free WiFi is available in public areas and in the guest room. The non-smoking rooms at Sierra Resort Hotel Hakuba feature warm wooden furniture and thick carpets. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub. In-room massage services are available upon request. The hotel is a 5-minute ride from the Tsugaike and Iwatake ski resorts and a 10-minutes ride from the Happo-One Ski Resorts . A shuttle transports guests to several ski resorts in the Hakuba Valley at an additional charge. In addition, public shuttle buses connect this hotel and several major ski resorts in the area. On-site parking is available for free. Ski hire is available on site during the winter season, while activities such as canoeing, rafting, mountain biking and various outdoor sports are available during the summer. The hotel’s restaurant offers seasonal specialities in an elegant atmosphere. Prizewinning chef ‘Pierre’ Kanazawa blends local organic ingredients with European techniques.Show full description
Chalet.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located in Hakuba, 2km away from the Happo One Ski Resort, 11 km from Hakuba Cortina Ski Area, Kitsune Cottages features a ski storage space. Hakuba Jump Arena is 2km away, and car parking is available. All units have a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. A toaster and fridge/freezer are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. Each unit has a bathroom with a bath and shower, slippers, and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered. Kitsune Cottages also includes a barbecue. Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal is 2 km from Kitsune Cottages, while Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is 6km from the property. Bars, restaurants, ski rental and shops are within a 10-minute stroll. The property offers complementary pick-up and drop-of services from the Hakuba Train Station as well are Hakuba Bus Terminal.Show full description
Chalet.Stylish. Superb interior design. Boasting garden views, Hakuba Jade Chalet by Jade Group provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities, around 11 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. The spacious chalet features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. The accommodation is non-smoking. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space are available at the chalet, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Nagano Station is 42 km from Hakuba Jade Chalet by Jade Group, while Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto, 65 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Villa.Unique. Situated in Hakuba and only 10 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Ryder's House with FREE use of 4wd car features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 45 km from Zenkoji Temple and 2.7 km from Happo-One Ski Resort. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from Nagano Station. The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is offered. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the villa offers ski storage space. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is 6.3 km from Ryder's House with FREE use of 4wd car, while Hakuba Cortina Ski Area is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great views. Hakuba Downtown Apartments offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchen in Hakuba, 1 km from Happo One Ski Resort Area. An oven and microwave are also featured, as well as a kettle. Hakuba Train Station is a 2-minute walk from the apartment. If you would like to discover the area, skiing and fishing are possible in the surroundings.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great location. Situated right on the Nakiyama Slope of Happo One mountain, MARILLEN HOTEL by Hakuba Hotel Group features Austrian-style décor, carved wood furniture and a fireplace. It provides ski equipment storage. Rooms come with comfortable beds, a small lounge area and balcony, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The Happo Bus Terminal is only a 5-minute walk away, and the nearest train station a 5-minute drive. Free WiFi and parking are available. The comfortable rooms feature alpine chalet-style décor. The large windows at the on-site restaurant & bar allow guests to relax and enjoy the stunning panoramas of the Happo One Mountain by day and night, while listening to live music and warming up with Gluhwein mulled wine. Tokyo International Airport is a 3-hour ride away on the bullet train or bus.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Hakuba.
Highly elegant. Featuring a public bath and mist sauna, PHOENIX HOTEL by Hakuba Hotel Group is located in Hakuba, a 30.6 km drive from Nagano. The hotel has ski storage and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms feature a fully private bathroom. Happo One Snow Resort and Kokusai Ski Area are 600 metres away. Adam Gondola is 1.2 km away, while Iwatake Ski Resort is 3.4 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT small hotel in Hakuba.
Apartment.Great value. Located in the village of Happo and only a 4-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort, Bluebird Apartments by The Hakuba Collection features modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and floor to ceiling views of the Northern Alps. Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal and Happo Onsen are 200 metres away. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Hakuba Jump Arena is 900 metres from Bluebird Apartments by The Hakuba Collection, while Hakuba Iwatake Ski Area is 2.3 km from the property. All rooms have heated floors. It features a large flat-screen TV, a fridge and a fully equipped kitchen with Miele cooktop, oven and dishwasher. There is also a separate washing machine and dryer along with a boot dryer in the dry room. Ski rentals, lift passes and in-house babysitting can be arranged upon request and basic services like linen changes, daily waste removal and snow clearing are provided. No meals are offered. Various dining options are available within walking distance. The property offers a free shuttle service.Show full description
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