Hakuba hotels may offer more variety than those of any other Japanese ski area. Hakuba has long been popular with Japanese visitors in both summer and winter due to its scenic location and the wide range of things to do in and around the area. To cater to this local market, there are a number of established traditional hotels in Hakuba or ‘ryokan’ which offer an immersive Japanese experience with futons on tatami and onsite hot-springs or ‘onsens’, warm Japanese hospitality and local cuisine, a notable example being Hakuba Hifumi. Since the Nagano Olympics of 1998 Hakuba gained notoriety as a world class ski destination. In preparation for the Olympics, Hakuba hotels emerged in key bases such as Happo Village and the base of Wadano no Mori and renowned hotels such as Tokyu Hotel Hakuba underwent major refurbishments. Following a huge surge in international demand in the past 10 years, a great deal of new Hakuba accommodation has been developed including apartments, chalets and modern Hakuba hotels designed to cater specifically for the international visitor.
Top Hotels in Hakuba
HAKUBA MOMINOKI HOTEL
Among the most sought after of all Hakuba hotels is the Mominoki. Boasting a history which goes back to the times of Kamakura Shogunate in 1192 and an onsen with the 2nd highest ranking of Alkaline concentration in Japan, the Mominoki draws guests from all over the world and provides an extremely convenient and comfortable base for your ski holiday. Its mixture of Japanese and Western style is of particular appeal to international visitors who want to experience something different without feeling out of their depth.
GET A MOMINOKI HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTETOKYU HOTEL HAKUBA
The Tokyu is another prestigious Hakuba Hotel conveniently located at the base of Wadano no Mori close to Happo One ski resort. Offering 5 star concierge, comfortable Western style rooms, a lavish breakfast, onsite restaurants, an indoor and outdoor onsen and sophisticated hotel bar, the Tokyu is hard to beat for discerning guests looking to find everything they need on their ski holiday under one roof.
GET A HAKUBA TOKYU HOTEL QUOTETHE HAPPO
The Happo is the new name for Hakuba Springs – a favourite among Hakuba hotels for generations. Offering a fusion of Japanese and Western style, a warm Japanese welcome, its own onsen and a central Happo Village location, it is not difficult to see what draws Japanese and international guests. Recent renovations bring The Happo in line with the quality of accommodation guests are coming to expect in this world class resort without losing this Hakuba hotel’s old world charm.
GET A THE HAPPO HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTEHAKUBA HIFUMI
If you are looking to stay in a luxury ryokan on your ski holiday, look no further than Hakuba Hifumi. Another favourite Hakuba hotel for both local and international visitors, Hifumi has an outstanding reputation for providing an all-round authentic Japanese experience. Located in Happo Village, Hakuba’s most rustic ski town with a wide range of restaurants and amenities within a moments reach, this Hakuba hotel ticks all the boxes.
GET A HIFUMI HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTETHE RIDGE HOTEL & APARTMENTS
The Ridge was one of the first of a new trend of Hakuba hotels designed to cater to smaller and larger groups and families looking for a range of onsite services, through its offering of both hotel room and apartment style units within a single complex. The Ridge is a high end establishment where guests can soak up the warm luxuries of the decedent interiors while watching the snow fall outside through oversized floor to ceiling windows.
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The Green Plaza Hotel Hakuba is a legend in its own right. When you approach Cortina resort for the first time, you know it’s going to be there but it still manages to take your breath away. The Green Plaza is the perfect Hakuba hotel for anybody looking to ski in and ski out of some of Hakuba’s best powder and follow that up with a soak in an onsen overlooking the ski runs. The onsen facilities also include wet and dry saunas for that extra indulgence, and onsite restaurants ensure you won’t need to venture anywhere else.
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Sierra Resort Hotel Hakuba offers a serene experience. Nestled in a quiet, off the beaten track Hakuba Valley location, it is a Western and Japanese style accommodation offering with undoubtedly the most exquisite and tranquil onsen experience of all Hakuba hotels. It is located in between Iwatake and Tsugaike ski resorts which boast few crowds and unbeatable groomers, and the hotel offers a shuttle service to the resorts. With an award winning chef at the hotel restaurant and seamless service, Sierra’s offerings culminate in an unforgettable Japanese experience.
GET A SIERRA RESORT HOTEL HAKUBA QUOTEHAKUBA HOTEL PANORAMA
Famed for its unbeatable panoramic views of Happo One ski runs, Hakuba Panorama offers guests a combination of Japanese style typical of many Hakuba hotels. It is a fun, family friendly hotel with a restaurant and après ski bar, the Taproom, renowned for its craft beers on tap and delicious pub food. Panorama also has its own onsen. It is located just outside Happo Village, a short walk to many amenities and a 13 minute walk to the Happo Gondola.
GET A PANORAMA HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTEWADANO FOREST HOTEL
Wadano Forest Hotel offers a great deal of comfort and services under one roof, and is priced more competitively than some Hakuba hotels. Located a short walk from Happo’s Sakka lifts (or ski in and ski out if you don’t mind trees!), with all the amenities you need on-site including a restaurant serving daily breakfasts, an onsen, and a shuttle to Happo resort and bus stops. Perfect for anybody looking for convenient Western style hotel in Hakuba!
GET A WADANO FOREST HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTEHOTEL TAIGAKUKAN
Providing a great option for anyone wanting to experience a true Japanese style hotel in Hakuba that won’t cost the earth, Taigakukan is a long standing ryokan with a warm welcome. Choose between Western and Japanese style room, sample local food in the hotel’s restaurant and bathe in the hotel’s onsen after a day on the slopes. Located in the picturesque Happo Village, Taigakukan is one of the most well-known Hakuba hotels.
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Phoenix Hotel provides something a bit different from other hotels in Hakuba, with is trendy, sophisticated cocktail bar, renowned fine dining restaurant, spa facilities featuring a steam sauna and onsite Japanese baths, offered together with reasonably priced Japanese or Western style rooms. Phoenix Hotel Hakuba is located at the base of Wadano no Mori, and the hotel provides free shuttles to a number of Hakuba ski resorts together with warm, welcoming hospitality.
GET A PHOENIX HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTEKOHARU RESORT HOTEL HAKUBA
A chic Western Resort style Hakuba hotel complex, Koharu features hotel rooms, suites and apartments in an effortlessly stylish manner that incorporates cosy interiors and modern Japanese design. Loved by its guests for its clean, spacious welcoming rooms, the delicious food in its onsite restaurant and fantastic Wadano location, it is no wonder that visitors to Koharu Resort Hotel Hakuba keep coming back!
GET A KOHARU HAKUBA HOTEL QUOTEThe wide selection of Hakuba hotels is matched by its range of self-contained apartments and chalets. Visit our Hakuba accommodation page to find out more.
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