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Hotel La Neige

Hotel in Hakuba

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.

H
H Barrett
From
United Kingdom
This was a lovely traditional hotel, well located for skiing. We were transferred and collected to the slopes every day which were only about 10 mins away. The staff were exceptional and couldn't do enough for us. They would have our ski boots ready for us when we left the hotel and would book our taxis and recommend restaurants for the evening meals. The room was spacious with a living room as well as a bedroom. We had a nice view of snowy trees.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
£162.33
1 night, 2 adults

B and D HAKUBA IWATAKE

Hotel in Hakuba

B and D HAKUBA IWATAKE is situated in Hakuba and features ski-to-door access. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

D
Denise
From
Singapore
Such a cute pretty stay we have. Everything was fantastic. It’s so cosy and homely feel. Staffs are friendly and accommodating. Wish we could have eaten a meal at the restaurant. And the iwantake ski is just across the road. We took lift up and enjoy the best scenery and bakery at one of the cafe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
£92.59
1 night, 2 adults

Earthboat Hakuba

Hotel in Hakuba

Earthboat Hakuba provides air-conditioned rooms in Hakuba. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

N
Ngoc Phuong
From
Vietnam
Very beautiful even when there is not much snow left. It must be great in January and February when it snows heavily. A private stay in the middle of the forest and mountain. Very beutiful view!!! Very well equipped accomodation which makes our stay easy and comfortable. The old men (staff) are very helpful and caring.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
£231.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Route-Inn Shinano Omachi Ekimae

Hotel in Omachi

Hotel Route-Inn Shinano Omachi Ekimae is offering accommodation in Omachi.

L
Leo
From
United Kingdom
Very comfortable hotel in a location that made it easy to explore the surrounding areas by car. Staff were very friendly and went above and beyond when I left my headphones in the room they posted them to my next stop in Tokyo. Many thanks to Kuni and all the staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
£91.59
1 night, 2 adults

Square 8 HAKUBA RETREAT by UNPLAN

Hotel in Hakuba

Set in Hakuba, Square 8 HAKUBA RETREAT by UNPLAN offers a spa and wellness centre. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

c
chalit Samattakarn
From
Thailand
​"The accommodation is incredibly cozy and feels just like a home away from home. The staff are so helpful and always greet you with a warm smile. The scenery around the property is beautiful, especially with the charming stream flowing right in front. The common areas are inviting and well-maintained. I also loved the thoughtful perks—free light dinner, sake, wine, and soft drinks! The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Highly recommended!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
£107.08
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon by IHG

Hotel in Omachi

Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon by IHG has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Omachi. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

T
Tom
From
Israel
We didn't stay long - we chose to stay because the location is great for the alpen route station Ogisawa. The room was large and comfortable. The onsen was a great bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
£91.59
1 night, 2 adults

Hakuba Highland Hotel

Hotel in Hakuba

Boasting an outdoor hot spring bath and magnificent mountain views, Highland Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort.

W
Warot
From
Thailand
The location is excellent. The onsen is fabulous. Both breakfast and dinner are perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
£114.72
1 night, 2 adults

The Bears Lodge

Hotel in Hakuba

The Bears Lodge is offering accommodation in Hakuba. Featuring a restaurant, this 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

R
Rachael
From
Australia
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bears Lodge Echoland. The room was clean and spacious and the bed was very comfortable. We booked a king room with shared facilities. The showers were hot and we never had to wait (although we did shower around peak times). Breakfast was on a rotating menu which gave us a good variety of dishes. The staff were always friendly and happy to assist us. Leti made our stay feel like home, and we got to meet Ghana too. The lodge is located centrally in town so it was very easy to get around. We are already planning our next trip back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
£75.54
1 night, 2 adults

ロッヂ秀岳

Hotel in Chikuni

Located in Chikuni, ロッヂ秀岳 features ski-to-door access. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom.

P
Piper
From
Australia
The hosts were very accommodating and made for a lovely stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
£70.82
1 night, 2 adults

From P

Hotel in Hakuba

From P features air-conditioned rooms in Hakuba. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel provides certain units with mountain views, and every room includes a kettle.

M
Maddison
From
Australia
We had such a beautiful experience staying at From P. The property is so well looked after and you can really tell a lot of care goes into every detail. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, which made the whole stay feel so welcoming from the moment we arrived. We were given welcome drinks during the tour, which was such a lovely touch. The sauna and ice bath experience was a highlight and made the stay feel extra special and relaxing. I was a little concerned about whether the domes would stay warm enough, but they were actually very cosy, especially with the electric blankets provided. It made for the best night’s sleep. Even the shared bathroom roster worked seamlessly and was so well organised. Everything exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
£176.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

Guest review
Great facilities and amenities, bit old school The Shining vibes but nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

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Delicious Japanese breakfast served every morning, discounted rental rates for skis/snowboards just next door. Convenience store just located across the road. Very close to the slopes. Public onsen available as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

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Perfect location. Onsen was wonderful. Excellent breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

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My favourite stay of my whole trip. The staff were so helpful. Location was amazing walking distance to everything in town. Clothes washing facilities, onsen, perfection.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

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Clean confortable close to main attraction in the areea. Its a cabin.but each room has its own shower and toilet .

151 Hakuba

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

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The staff were really friendly and helpful! The place was clean and quiet and comfortable. It was great. I enjoyed breakfast every morning and overall a great place to stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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The evening staff were helpful, room was spacious, the public bath was nice and clean, very good value.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

Guest review
We like everything. The buffet breakfast and dinner were amazing. The room was spacious with great view. Staff have been very helpful and nice. We did not expect that a staff initiated to drive us to the train station. He just offered it when we checked out. It’s so kind of him.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

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-Incredible staff who really come out of their way to help you out with anything -Fantastic mix of classic Japanese-style hotel room and a public area + a bar downstairs to meet other people or to just read a book -Location is also as perfect as it can get, 10 metres from the shuttle stop and the bus terminal, walking distance from Happo-One and Happo ”downtown”, 100 metres from the convenience store Our extempore trip to Hakuba would have not been the same without staying here, special thanks to Tony, Peter and everyone else whose names I forgot. Will be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Location, late check in, staff friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Facilities were great. Staff were very friendly and helpful with directions. Our room had a great view of the snow mountains and so did the breakfast area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Great location, near the ski area. Or the bus to move to another ski area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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The staff at hotel oak forest were very helpful. The outdoor onsen was beautiful with the snow falling. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the buffet breakfast extensive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

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Everything seemed amazing to me during my stay. A traditional Japanese house with warm and very comfortable rooms. The staff was very friendly and always willing to help. The restaurant was very nice with excellent Japanese food. Everything was very authentic… it was the first time in a month that we had the opportunity to enjoy a fire (fireplace) in the living room as we do in Europe… the truth is that the place is very authentic and comfortable, perhaps their bathrooms should be modified for the bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Guest review
Room was cozy, well equipped. Hotel staff were all super nice, and food was so good! My partner and I stayed there for 6 nights and had lunch at the restaurant every day because it was so good. It is also right next to the ski lifts, making it very convenient. There was even a free public onsen in the hotel itself. Can't wait to be back!

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

Guest review
The location is excellent for skiing. It's a 5-10 min walk either to the gondola or one of the chair lifts. It's in a quieter area, slightly away from all the restaurants and bars. I liked that a lot. You can be in the middle of everything in 2 min without the noise at night. I had one of the top-floor rooms with a great view over the valley. As I had a Japanese-style room, the owners put a bed frame in the room to put the futon on, which was very lovely for a Western person. I am not otherwise used to sleeping on the floor. Overall, it was very comfy, and sleeping on the floor in the tatami with the futon would probably be fine as well. My room had very slight marks of use, but it was minimal for an older hotel like this; overall, it was very clean and well-kept. The owner and the personnel were all very helpful and easy to communicate with in English (their answers are sometimes in broken English, but you understand what they want to tell you) Breakfast is nice and changes every day slightly! The buffet is a good mix of Japanese and Western styles. The onsen is excellent for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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The location is excellent. The onsen is fabulous. Both breakfast and dinner are perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

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We are happy with our stay even just 1 night, the one in receptionist, I’m sorry I forgot his name, but his english is excellent (which is rare to find) he’s very helpful and kind. The hotel arranged our shuttle to bus station even we noticed them in a short time. Best service ever!!! Thank you so much🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

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From check-in to check-out, it was seamless and perfect. The staff was very helpful and instructed us on how to get to the lodge. We enjoyed the bedding and how spacious it was. Waking up the sound of the river was wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

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Wonderful stay at Yamano Hotel. Comfortable and well run with a helpful and friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

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The hotel was excellent, great location, staff for so helpful and the breakfast was fantastic. Walking distance from Goryu ski resort and the hotels downstairs facilities for storing all the snow gear was well thought through and laid out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

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Good location, close to goryu slope , friendly staff , good catering and clear hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

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Cozy hotel with friendly and amazing receptionists who would try their best to help you

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From £337.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
The chalet is just beautiful, plenty of room for a family, comfortable beds, no complaints at all. Can also use the services from the hotel just across such as the taxi shuttle, assist with making reservations, trips to supermarket etc. Staff were very helpful and friendly, made us feel very welcome. Location is great - short walk to the Kokusai lift (and Evergreen ski school), plus many restaurants and ski hire nearby). The hotel offers a shuttle to the lifts in the morning and back in the afternoon but no big deal to walk if you need to. We had a minor issue with the dishwasher and someone came to assist within two minutes ! We absolutely loved our stay and will be back.
Guest review by LISA
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms spotless and comfortable, and the location unbeatable for a ski trip to Hakuba! A bus stop right outside the hotel provided free shuttle service to most of Hakuba’s ski resorts, making transportation incredibly convenient. Echoland, with its vibrant array of restaurants and bars, was just a 10-minute walk in one direction, while Hakuba town center was a short 10-minute stroll in the other—an ideal central base for exploring the area. The hotel also offered excellent ski gear storage and a relaxing onsen, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes. Highly recommended for a memorable stay!
Guest review by Acacia
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
We are happy with our stay even just 1 night, the one in receptionist, I’m sorry I forgot his name, but his english is excellent (which is rare to find) he’s very helpful and kind. The hotel arranged our shuttle to bus station even we noticed them in a short time. Best service ever!!! Thank you so much🙏
Guest review by Pucha Stephanie
Sweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Perfect ! Rooms are very spacious with view in mountains. Toilets within the room so okay. And the onsen was very nice. Breakfast amazing for the price. Staff exactly what we wanted here for us whenever we needed but not too present. Tatami super confortable
Guest review by thomas
France
From £199.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
- amazing place in a remote area - professional and supportive staff, especially Mami - they go above and beyond to offer you a great stay there - various private onsens and public ones as well - spacious rooms
Guest review by Raul
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Breakfast in the room was fantastic. The hotel was beautiful, amazing aesthetic and very comfortable. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. Private onsen was incredible after long days on the slopes.
Guest review by Jordan
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Our second time to stay here, we enjoyed our stay here, great services, great dinner, good location, feel like home ! Highly recommended and we will definitely be back in the near future !
Guest review by yuhling
Taiwan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
We love buffet drinks and dinner/breakfast after skiing. Ski-in ski out was very convenient durring the day. The satff was very helpful.
Guest review by Phattraporn
Thailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Absolutely loving the place! The facilities are complete and very comfortable. During the fall, the backyard is totally stunning.
Guest review by Vina
Indonesia
From £113.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
The location is excellent. The onsen is fabulous. Both breakfast and dinner are perfect.
Guest review by Warot
Thailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Great facilities and amenities, bit old school The Shining vibes but nice and clean
Guest review by Iskandar
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Perfect location. Onsen was wonderful. Excellent breakfast
Guest review by Brian
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Definitely need to come back to this city.

Definitely need to come back to this city. We missed the hike to Happo Pond because the trail was temporarily closed for a week, and the weather was a bit cloudy during our stay following the typhoon. Even so, the city was incredibly peaceful and beautiful. I absolutely loved every moment here and can't wait to return.
Guest review by Sapsombat
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Well, this Japanese resort had the edge on the European Alps...

Well, this Japanese resort had the edge on the European Alps for snow this Christmas (despite early snow in the Alps). The resort runs were bare when we got there but conditions at altitude were very good, and enhanced by a massive dump of snow mid-week. There are plenty of Onsen bathing options - perfect for relaxing Apres ski and whether public or private they cost very little - I wish I could have visited more of them! Snow monkeys climbing the pylons in Happo-One a definite highlight!
Guest review by Richard
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Great location directly opposite chair lifts and Gondola.

Great location directly opposite chair lifts and Gondola. Easy to ski in/out. Hotel was great. Recently refurbished and well managed . Staff were excellent and friendly and offered great service.Good bar and cafe as part of hotel made the stay more pleasant. Rooms are roomy by Japanese hotel standards but are a little functional as opposed to comfortable. Beds are very hard and not very comfortable.
Guest review by Andrew
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We would highly recommend Hotel Restaurant Traumerei to...

We would highly recommend Hotel Restaurant Traumerei to anyone looking for a top notch stay in the mountain area. In May, Hobaka is absolutely beautiful but not as busy as the winter season (it is a ski resort in winter). The place is approximately one hour away from Nagano. Several buses leave the Nagano train station for Hobaka every day and the train station information center has English speakers who are very informative.
Guest review by Cecile
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

We stayed near Tsugaike Kogen. It's a nice small town.

We stayed near Tsugaike Kogen. It's a nice small town. The main drawback is that there is very limited affordable (i.e 1000 to 2000 yen per person) dining options and no supermarket. We had to drive down to echoland for dinner.
Guest review by Edmund
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I love this location. you can get everywhere without a car...

I love this location. you can get everywhere without a car because there are many shuttles, taxis, and buses. the hotel staff will drive you for free at this place. also you can walk to some nearby places if it is not too cold for you. make sure you bring waterproof shoes and cold weather socks and clothes. renting snowboard gear can be cheaper than bringing your own.
Guest review by Joshua
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The choices of different resorts was great.

The choices of different resorts was great. Having grown up skiing Vermont and New York, we ski expert runs and tree skiing, but not backcountry so much. There are plenty of those types of runs at Hakuba. We only got JAPOW powder on one day where powder was up to the knees, and to be fair, it was a lot of work! I can at least I got to experience it. The other days it really felt like tree skiing in Vermont. We got lucky with the weather as well, temperatures were -5C to +5C in mid-February and lots of blue skies. One reason we chose Echoland as our location to stay is because we did not rent a car. The hotel picked us up at the train station on the day of our arrival and dropped us off at the Happo Bus Terminal on our way back to Tokyo. The hotel also offers free rides to 4 of the resorts - we used the service to get rides to Happo One and 47/Goryu. The other ski days (Cortina/Norikura and Iwatake) it was only an eight-minute walk to the bus stop at the bottom of Echoland. The buses were generally packed, and it was bit confusing on where to pick up the buses at the end of each day to get back to Echoland. The online app helped and we figured it out eventually. Ranking the four - 1. Cortina, 2. Iwatake (JAPOW day), 3. 47/Goryu and 4. Happo (very limited visibility on the day we went). The downside for us was Echoland itself. Tons of restaurants, but there are no supermarkets, 7-11s or pharmacies in Echoland. It is a pretty long walk to any of these places without a car. Also, we were surrounded by Aussies during our time in Echoland, so if you want more of a true Japanese ski trip experience, you may wish to stay elsewhere.
Guest review by Eric
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Great slopes lots of beginners and intermediate runs.

Great slopes lots of beginners and intermediate runs. Lots of eateries but limited apre ski activities This resort is only accessible via bus and there are queues The restaurants are small and fill up so not a lot of choice
Guest review by stewart
Australia

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