A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Hakuba, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Romantic. Unique. Cosy rooms. 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
This might be one of the most romantic, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Hakuba! WOW!
Resort.Great location. Mountain Side Hakuba offers views of the mountains and the ski slopes during the winter season. The property is just a 3-minute walk away from a local ski and snowboard shop. The Happo-One Winter Resort Kokusai lift 1 is within a minute's stroll. JR Hakuba Station is a 10-minute drive. The apartment features carpeted and heated floors, fireplace and hot tub. The apartment is furnished with a TV with cable channels, washing machine and dryer. A hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries are included in the en suite bathrooms. Guests can rent a bicycle from the property to explore the nearby areas during the warmer seasons. Guests can also rent ski equipment for an additional fee on site and store ski supplies at the property for free. There is a on-site restaurant available. The kitchenette is equipped with an oven, microwave and refrigerator. A dining table, kitchenware and an electric kettle are also provided by the property. Happo Bus Terminal is a 7-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples and women.Opened August 2021. Situated in Hakuba, 7.9 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. A hot spring bath and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel has a sauna, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Nagano Station is 44 km from the accommodation, while Zenkoji Temple is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 km from THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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
Apartment hotel.Superb interior design. Comfortable beds. Hakuba Grand Apartments is located in Hakuba and offers spacious self-catering accommodation. The property is a 3-minute walk to Happo-One Ski Resort, while Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal is 1.2 km away. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Each apartment features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a fridge where guests can prepare their own meals. The private bathroom comes with a bath and a hairdryer. The Grand Apartments Hakuba offers various facilities and services including ski lockers, communal launderette and shuttles to ski lifts. Ski and snowboard lessons, tour bookings and shuttle services can be arranged on site. Housekeeping services are offered every 4 days. JR Hakuba Station is a 10-minute drive away. No meals are served at the property. Daily shuttles are available to the nearest supermarkets and restaurants.Show full description
Charming. 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
I think this is one of the most charming, historic and stylish boutique hotels in Hakuba! AMAZING.
Situated in Hakuba, 10 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Restaurant & Hotel Traumerei features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Nagano Station. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at Restaurant & Hotel Traumerei. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hakuba, like skiing. Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from Restaurant & Hotel Traumerei, while Happo-One Ski Resort is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 65 km from the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Charming. Great breakfast. 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
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel is an 8-minute drive from JR Hakuba Station and a 3-minute drive from Happo-One Bus Terminal. A free 2-way shuttle to both destinations is provided upon prior reservation. The hotel features a public hot-spring bath, aroma therapy services and free parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each has a fridge, a personal safe and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel boasts 5 tennis courts on site. Other facilities include ski equipment rental, and bicycle rental. A mini-mart, Il Vento, is available on site. Chamonix restaurant serves a selection of French cuisine. Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at Manyo restaurant, while Loge restaurant serves light meals and drinks. Hotel Hakuba Tokyu is 10-minute walk from Happo-One Ski Resort. Free shuttle services are provided to nearby ski resorts, while late-night shuttle services are available to nearby towns.Show full description
Situated only 50 metres away from the Happo One Ski Resort in Hakuba, Hotel Villa Hakuba features free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking on site. Apartment units contain a Western-style kitchen, lounge room and dining area. All rooms and apartments feature high-end finishes and mountain views of Happo One Ski Resort. There is free shuttle service at the property. Positioned within the Hotel Villa is The Rabbit Hole bar/cafe, which serves mouth-watering burgers, quality barista-made coffee, and features an outdoor heated Apres area. The property has staff from Japan, Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany and Korea, who can attend to guests in different languages. Hotel Villa Hakuba is located 50 metres from the Sakka Lift on Happo One Resort. In addition, the Sakka Kids Park and a range of restaurants are all within a few minutes walking distance. Currently we have staff from Japan, Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Taiwan, and Australia.Show full description
Set in Hakuba, 5.6 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Square 8 HAKUBA RETREAT by UNPLAN offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers ski storage space and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Nagano Station. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Square 8 HAKUBA RETREAT by UNPLAN offers a continental or American breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hakuba, like skiing and cycling. Zenkoji Temple is 46 km from Square 8 HAKUBA RETREAT by UNPLAN, while Happo-One Ski Resort is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 68 km from the hotel.Show full description
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