The best accommodation for large groups in Hakuba are chalets and large apartments. When browsing, look for properties with multiple bedrooms, generous living space and a dedicated room for storing ski gear.
Chalets are often the most suitable and cost-effective option. When you split the cost across the group, the price per person evens out while everyone gains far more space, comfort and privacy. Use the search filters on our Hakuba accommodation page to narrow things down by group size, location and budget.
To make the search even easier, our Hakuba manager Sarah Mulholland has handpicked 10 of her favourite properties for group stays from over 620 Hakuba stays on our platform.
Hida Peaks Chalet
“A stunning 5 bedroom property blending Nordic and Japanese design, in a tranquil and private setting close to Echoland. Comes with a 4WD vehicle allowing guests to explore the Hakuba Valley to its full potential.”
Hida Peaks gives your group everything you need in one private chalet. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms comfortably accommodates up to 10, while the kitchen, dedicated dry room and separate media room mean you have plenty of space to spread out after a day of skiing. A complimentary 7-seater 4WD is included for stays of five nights or more, putting Happo One just a 5-minute drive from your door.
- Area: Hakuba Misorano
- Number of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 10
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 5-minute drive to the nearest lifts
Alpinarc
“6 bedroom luxury chalet set in the heart of the popular Echoland district. Featuring a Japanese onsen-style open air bath with stunning mountain views, it is set on a quiet street close to Echoland’s incredible selection of restaurants, cafes and shops. This central location within the Hakuba Valley provides the ideal spot from which to explore everything Hakuba has to offer, with all 10 ski resorts within easy reach.”
Alpinarc Chalet is one of the standout large group options in Hakuba, sleeping up to 16 across 6 bedrooms with two fully equipped kitchens, two dining areas and two living spaces so everyone has room to spread out. The private outdoor bath with panoramic mountain views is the main feature, and Echoland’s restaurants, shops and bus terminal are just a 2-minute walk from your door.
- Area: Hakuba Echoland
- Number of bedrooms: 6 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 16
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 2-minute walk to shuttle
Roka Penthouse
“The ultimate luxury ski-in ski-out retreat. The 5 bedroom penthouse apartment features direct elevator access, on-site concierge, shuttle services and spectacular views of Happo One and the Japanese Alps.”
Roka Apartments sit right on Happo One’s Sakka lifts in one of Wadano’s most sought-after locations. Choose from 2 to 5 bedroom apartments, all finished with designer furnishings, underfloor heating, in-room laundry and ski storage lockers with integrated boot dryers. A shared onsen rounds off the package nicely.
- Area: Happo One, Wadano
- Number of bedrooms: 2, 3 & 5 bedroom apartments
- Maximum group size: 12
- Property style: Apartment
- Lift access: Ski-in ski-out to Happo One Sakka lifts
The Castle
“Fantastic for large groups who want to enjoy the convenience of Echoland’s excellent selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, all on the doorstep.”
The Castle is the largest self-contained chalet in Hakuba, sleeping up to 16 across 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. You get a full kitchen, games room, drying room, fireplace and on-site parking all under one roof, with Echoland’s restaurants, bars and shops just a few minutes walk away. Complimentary shuttles connect you to the lifts, Happo Bus Terminal, Hakuba Station and selected restaurants daily.
- Area: Hakuba Echoland
- Number of bedrooms: 8 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 16
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 3-minute walk to shuttle
The Ridge Hotel & Apartments
“The 4 bedroom apartments at The Ridge offer groups the opportunity to enjoy apartment style accommodation with all the services and facilities of a hotel, including daily breakfast. Happo’s Kokusai ski lift, Evergreen Ski School and Rhythm Rentals are just a few minutes walk away from this popular central Wadano property.”
The Ridge Hakuba is just a 4-minute walk from the Happo One lifts in Wadano, and restaurants, bars and onsens are all within easy reach on foot. A solid choice if your group wants apartment space without giving up hotel conveniences.
- Area: Wadano no Mori
- Number of bedrooms: Studios, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments
- Maximum group size: 11
- Property style: Hotel & Apartments
- Lift access: 4-minute walk to Happo One ski lifts
Hakuba Mountain Apartments
“Just minutes from the Sakka slopes at Happo One. Perfect family or group accommodation for those who want to relax and enjoy this family friendly location.”
Hakuba Mountain Apartments give your group a luxury self-catering base in Wadano, just a 3-minute walk from the Happo One ski lifts. The 4 and 5-bedroom apartments comfortably sleep up to 12, with a full kitchen, games room, dry room and laundry all included. Restaurants, bars and onsen are all within easy reach on foot.
- Area: Hakuba Wadano no Mori
- Number of bedrooms: 4 & 5 bedroom apartments
- Maximum group size: 12
- Property style: Apartment
- Lift access: 3-minute walk to Happo One ski lifts
Bears Den Mountain Lodge
“A feature filled 5 bedroom property well positioned near the Hakuba Goryu slopes. With a fireplace, separate media room, private bar and outdoor Japanese style bath, and all en-suite bedrooms, this property provides a true winter retreat for groups.”
Bears Den Mountain Lodge gives your group a private chalet in a quieter setting with the slopes right on your doorstep. Sitting just 300 metres from Goryu ski resort, you can ski back to your door via the forest trail at the end of the day. A commercial kitchen, open fireplace, media room, dry room and outdoor Japanese-style hot tub give you everything you need after a day of skiing.
- Area: Goryu Village
- Number of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 13
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 300-metre walk to Goryu ski resort, ski back to your door via the forest trail
Slopeside Chalet
“A luxury 7 bedroom chalet boasting a true ski-in ski-out location. Perfect for large family groups, who can take advantage of the best and largest beginner slopes in Japan. Tsugaike’s growing restaurant scene is within easy walking distance. This property includes an 8-seater 4WD vehicle giving you the freedom to explore.”
Slopeside Chalet sleeps up to 16 across 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with a full kitchen, fireplace, foosball table and terrace to keep everyone comfortable after a day on the mountain.
- Area: Tsugaike Resort
- Number of bedrooms: 7 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 21
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: Ski-in ski-out to Tsugaike Resort
Villa Rochalie
“These 5 bedroom chalets offer groups up to 10 guests the opportunity to relax in a peaceful location, just moments from the Echoland and Misorano restaurant scene. Featuring 5 en-suite twin bedrooms, the property is rather unique compared with other large properties in Hakuba, which often feature bunk beds and don’t have en-suite facilities for each bedroom.”
Villa Rochalie gives your group a fully equipped private chalet with a full kitchen, dry room, laundry and complimentary shuttles to the lifts. Available as two separate chalets, it also works well for two groups travelling together.
- Area: Hakuba Echoland
- Number of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms (available as two separate chalets)
- Maximum group size: 10 (20 with both chalets connected)
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 3-minute walk to shuttle
Happo View Chalet
“A 5 bedroom chalet offering the best of both worlds – immediate access to Happo One’s Kokusai base and Evergreen ski school, but with a nice shortcut providing access to the central Happo village area, with its fantastic selection of restaurants, cafes, shops, onsens and transport hubs. Great for families!”
Happo View Chalet puts your group just a 1-minute walk from Happo’s Shirakaba slopes and 4 minutes from the main gondola. The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom chalet sleeps up to 10 across three levels, with a full kitchen, games room, drying room, large balcony and a concierge team on hand throughout your stay. Restaurants, bars, onsens and convenience stores are all within easy walking distance.
- Area: Happo Village
- Number of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms
- Maximum group size: 10
- Property style: Chalet
- Lift access: 1-minute walk to Shirakaba slopes, 4-minute walk to main Happo gondola
All quotes in this article are from Sarah Mulholland, our Hakuba Manager, based at Japan Ski Experience in Hakuba.
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