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Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture, which has a strong image of skiing and snowboarding, is famous not only for its ski resorts but also for its extensive accommodation facilities. Especially in the Hakuba Happo area, there are many accommodations that offer great deals that combine use of ski reso...

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10 recommended accommodations in the Hakuba Happo area that you can enjoy along with skiing and snowboarding

Hakuba Village, centered around Hakuba Happo Ski Resort, has many lodging facilities such as hotels, inns, and private lodging. All of them offer unique services, so we will introduce some of the most recommended points.

Hotel Hakuba

Hotel Hakuba is recommended not only for people who go skiing, but also for people who want to visit sightseeing spots. Shuttle buses operate both summer and winter, and in winter you can easily travel to popular ski resorts such as Able Hakuba and Hakuba 47.

Accommodation plans include a buffet plan where you can enjoy local seasonal ingredients, a guaranteed top floor plan where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps, and a plan that includes a lift ticket, so you can choose according to your budget and purpose.

Hotel Hakuba is also proud of its natural hot springs. Hakuba Village is home to six types of hot springs, and at Hotel Hakuba, you can enjoy one of them, Hakuba Himekawa Onsen. Hakuba Himekawa Onsen has excellent moisturizing power and can be expected to be effective in recovering from muscle pain and fatigue. The open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the 3,000m Hakuba mountains, so you can refresh your mind and body.

    Address: 5470-1 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumino District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-4444
    Access: 10 minutes walk from JR “Hakuba” station
    Official website: https://www.hotel-hakuba.com/

Marriott Hakuba

Marriott Hakuba offers a wide variety of accommodation plans. There are room plans with hot springs, anniversary plans that can be used for birthdays, and plans that allow you to stay with your dog, so you can choose according to the purpose of your stay and your preferences.

We also recommend workcation plans for those who want to work while enjoying the atmosphere of Hakuba. You can use a dedicated lounge complete with power outlets and Wi-Fi, so you can concentrate on your work during the day, and once you've calmed down, you can enjoy visiting Hakuba Village's famous hot springs.

Marriott Hakuba's open-air bath is surrounded by a bamboo fence, and the charm is that you can enjoy the lush trees and snowy scenery through the gaps. At night, you can see the starry sky, so you can forget about the hectic pace of everyday life and refresh to your heart's content.

Free shuttle service is available from the nearest JR Hakuba Station and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal if reserved in advance.

    Address: 2937 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-3511
    Access: 5 minutes by taxi from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station

Hakuba Highland Hotel

For those who want to fully experience the great outdoors of the Northern Alps, we recommend Hakuba Highland Hotel, which is packed with all the charm of Hakuba. Located right in front of you are the beautiful mountains that represent Hakuba Village, so you can feel as if you are a part of nature.

Hakuba Himekawa Onsen is known for its high-quality spring water, and you can enjoy it in two large public baths within the facility. Warabihira-no-Yu, which is exclusively for guests, is an open-air bath with a water mirror in front of it, warming you from the core while overlooking the Hakuba Mountains.

For those who want to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the winter, it is convenient to use the shuttle bus that runs from the hotel. You can go to Hakuba Happo, Hakuba Iwatake, Hakuba Goryu, and Hakuba 47 in one trip, so you can stay multiple nights and ski at multiple ski resorts.

    Address: 21582 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-3450
    Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Hakuba Station, 3 minutes by shuttle bus

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

By 2019, all of the guest rooms at Hakuba Tokyu Hotel had been renovated, and it has been reborn as a mountain resort that can meet a variety of needs. In addition to the standard twin type and family type that overlook the Northern Alps, we also have a theater room perfect for watching movies, and a pique room where you can enjoy the feeling of camping.

One of the attractions of Hakuba Tokyu Hotel is that you can enjoy Hakuba Happo Onsen, one of Japan's leading alkaline springs. This hot spring, also known as the ``beauty bath,'' not only makes your skin smooth, but also has the effect of soothing your body after being outdoors or playing sports.

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel also has good access to many areas. There is a free shuttle bus provided by the hotel to JR Hakuba Station, and a shuttle bus provided by the lift operating company to Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort and Iwatake Snow Field, so you can travel comfortably and stress-free.

    Address: 4688 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number 0261-72-3001
    Access: 8 minutes by car from JR Hakuba Station (free shuttle service available from Hakuba Station and Happo Bus Terminal)

Hakuba Mominoki Hotel

Hakuba Mominoki Hotel is a resort hotel located in the forest at the foot of the Northern Alps. The main dining restaurant is especially popular. The main features are the exquisite buffet menu that uses plenty of Shinshu ingredients, and the live kitchen where the chef cooks right in front of you.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms with sophisticated and formal interiors, including standard rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and family rooms. For those who want to experience more of a mountain resort, we recommend a log cabin nestled quietly in the forest. There is also a Grand Pink area, so you will be spoiled for choice as to which room to stay in.

If you stay at Hakuba Mominoki Hotel, be sure to enjoy the hot springs as well. At the open-air bath ``Shobei-no-Yu,'' you can experience the various expressions of Hakuba's nature, such as a cherry-blossom viewing bath, snow-viewing bath, and moon-viewing bath depending on the season. There is also a sauna in the public bath, so you are sure to have the ultimate relaxing time.

    Address: 4683-2 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-5001
    Access: 7 minutes by car from JR Hakuba Station, 7 minutes by car from Hakuba Happo-one Bus Terminal

Shinshu Hakuba Happo Onsen Shiroumaso

Shiroumaso is a beautiful hot spring inn with an original building that combines Japanese architecture and modern Japanese style.

The guest rooms are based on Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, and each room has a different design. You can see the mountains of the Japanese Alps from the window, and the appeal is that you can spend a quiet and peaceful time while enjoying the magnificent nature of Hakuba.

The dishes served at Shiroumaso are handmade by the proprietress, who was born in Hakuba. The dinner, which has a local feel, has a warm atmosphere that cannot be enjoyed at a luxury hotel and is popular.

The bathhouse has a compact structure that uses a rare stone called ``Tago stone,'' which has a distinctive wood grain pattern. With 100% natural hot spring water from Hakuba Happo Onsen, you can enjoy smooth skin and a warm feeling from the core of your body after bathing.

The inn is also conveniently located, a 5-minute walk from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort and a 2-minute walk from the bus terminal, making it a convenient base for those visiting for skiing or snowboarding.

    Address: 5004 Happo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-2121
    Access: Approximately 2 km by bus or taxi from JR Hakuba Station
    Official website: http://www.shiroumaso.com/

Hakuba Inn Ichinokuraso

For those who want to stay at a reasonable price, we recommend the private lodging ``Ichinokuraso,'' which starts from 4,000 yen per night without meals. The homely atmosphere is lively with skiers, students on sports camps, and regulars throughout the year. This guesthouse is located in the mountain village of Hakuba, so it is used by people for various purposes such as trekking, sketching, and skiing.

Plans that include meals allow you to enjoy locally sourced ingredients. It is popular for being able to enjoy seasonal ingredients such as wild vegetables such as butterbur and mountain udon, Shinshu beef, and rainbow trout in simple, traditional dishes.

For people who want to stay with their pets or with a large group of friends or family, the rental villa Hakuba is also available. It's a rental vacation home that you can use as you like as your own, and you can park your car right in front of it, so you can stay for a few days and go sightseeing or playing sports.

    Address: 23930 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-3254
    Access: 10 minutes by car from JR “Hakuba” station

Mountain villa kunugi

Sanso Kubo is popular among people who want to stay in a room that is a little different from their usual travellers. You can enjoy everything from the stage of choosing a room, such as a condominium with an observation jacuzzi or a log-type guest room with an attic-like atmosphere.

There are three unique baths within the hotel, all of which can be reserved for private use. In addition to the open-air bath with an Asian atmosphere, there is also a steam bath that can be expected to have beauty effects and improve blood circulation. Some of them require reservations, so we recommend checking them out early.

For those who like skiing and snowboarding, we also offer packages that include lift tickets. In addition to lift tickets for Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47, and Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, there are also shared tickets for HAKUBA VALLEY, so this is a must-see for those who want to enjoy winter sports at a bargain price.

    Address: 2937-685 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-7260
    Access: 5 minutes by car from JR “Hakuba” station
    Official website: https://hpdsp.jp/kunugi/

Hakuba Alp Lodge

Hakuba Alp Lodge is 50 meters from the Hakuba Happo-one gondola, making it the perfect accommodation not only for winter sports but also for trekking during the green season.

The interior is made with plenty of wood, giving it a warm and relaxing feel. There is a wide variety of guest rooms, including Western and Japanese rooms, as well as apartments with bunk beds, kitchens, and bathrooms. For bathing, you can use the bathroom in your room or the private bathroom in the hotel, but we also recommend visiting the hot spring towns in the Hakuba area.

A cafe/lounge is scheduled to open in December 2023. In addition to enjoying breakfast and dinner made with local ingredients, you can bring in your own food and drinks during the restaurant's closing days, so you can enjoy the gourmet food you purchased while visiting the Hakuba area.

    Address: 4277-1 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-72-3129
    Access: 15 minutes walk from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, approximately 8 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station
    Official website: https://hakuba-alplodge.com/

hotel oak forest

Oak Forest is a resort hotel nestled in a beech forest that boasts a natural hot spring.

The large public bath where you can enjoy Hakuba Himekawa Onsen is a space with an outstanding sense of openness, complete with an indoor bath with a high ceiling and an open-air bath with a roof. You can enjoy the rich spring quality of Hakuba Himekawa Onsen while feeling the changing seasons of Hakuba. During the winter season, we also have great deals that include lift tickets for Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba47.

In addition, during the summer season, you can take a shuttle bus from the hotel to three gondolas: Happo, Iwatake, and Tsugaike. The Hakuba area is also a popular trekking spot, so why not go there to enjoy the beautiful greenery and fresh air?

During the winter season, you can board the shuttle bus that goes around the ski resorts in the Hakuba area from in front of the hotel. If you purchase a lift ticket common to Hakuba Valley and stay multiple nights, you can aim to conquer all 10 ski resorts in Hakuba.

    Address: 3549 Misorano, Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
    Phone number: 0261-85-2135
    Access: Free shuttle service available from JR “Hakuba” Station and “Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal”
    Official website: https://www.oak-forest.jp/

Why accommodations in Hakuba Happoone are recommended

The area around Hakuba is a tourist spot that many people visit on day trips. However, in order to fully experience the charm of Hakuba, you should not only enjoy activities such as winter sports, but also use accommodation facilities. There are three main reasons why Hakuba Happo-one is particularly recommended:

There are many other things to see besides skiing and snowboarding!

The accommodations in Hakuba Village each offer unique interiors, services, and plans, and a big appeal is that even people who don't ski or snowboard can enjoy them.

The hot springs are especially popular. There are six types of hot springs in Hakuba Village, and each accommodation facility has a different type of hot spring. Since the area is attracting attention as a hot spring resort, all accommodation facilities are focused on open-air baths, indoor baths, and saunas. Therefore, when choosing a place to stay, you may want to consider whether there is a hot spring of your choice.

We also recommend checking to see if there are any affordable accommodation plans available. Some inns offer plans that include trekking in the summer and ski resort lift tickets in the winter, so be sure to check this out if you value cost performance.

A shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the slopes.

Hakuba Happo-one operates a shuttle bus that connects hotels, ski slopes, and bus terminals, making it easy to travel to various areas from your accommodation.

In the summer, there is a convenient shuttle bus that can be used by gondola lift, lift, and ropeway users. There are two routes, one going from the hotel to each gondola and the other returning from the gondola to the hotel, and many people use it for outdoor activities and activities during the green season.

During the winter, multiple lines operate depending on the ski resort's opening hours. For example, the route that starts from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal is the route that goes around the Nagiyama slopes and Happo Gondola via Hakuba Mominoki Hotel and Hakuba Tokyu Hotel. There is also a route that goes through JR Hakuba Station or a parking lot, so if you use it wisely, you can travel smoothly and with peace of mind even if you are carrying large luggage.

There is also a shuttle bus that can be used by showing the Hakuba Valley common lift ticket.

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort offers high-quality powder snow and a free shuttle bus that connects 10 ski resorts in the Hakuba area. This is for people who have purchased a Hakuba Valley common lift ticket, and by combining the lift ticket and shuttle bus, it is possible to visit multiple ski resorts in one day. Also, even if you don't have a shared lift ticket, you can ride by paying the prescribed fare, so you can respond to sudden changes in your plans such as, ``I really want to try skiing at the ski resort next door!''

The shuttle bus stops include JR Hakuba Station and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, making it convenient if you want to go home straight from the slopes.

summary

There are many attractive accommodation facilities in Hakuba Happo-one that have various features such as rooms, meals, hot springs, and services. Therefore, you may want to consider using a hotel or inn in addition to activities to enjoy Hakuba's great nature, sightseeing, and visiting hot springs.

When traveling to the Hakuba area, we recommend using the express bus ``Snow Liner''. In addition to terminal stations such as Yokohama, Namba, and Nagoya, there are also flights to and from Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, and Chubu Centrair International Airport, providing direct service to popular ski resorts in the Hakuba area. Therefore, it is used not only by domestic travelers but also by many foreign tourists.

By using the Snow Liner, you can easily travel to the Hakuba area while saving time and money. If you want to enjoy Hakuba Happo-one to your heart's content, why not consider using the Snow Liner? Please check the Snow Liner official website for details.

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