HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA BY ONKO CHISHIN

Surrounded by the magnificent Northern Alps, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin is one of the newest additions to the ultra-luxe portfolio of accommodations in Hakuba. Positioned at the entrance to the popular Echoland district, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba offers the best of both worlds – effortless access to all 10 ski resorts in the valley as well as a fantastic selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes – while also providing top-notch service and amenities.

Each of the 38 corner-lot suites at Hotel La Vigne Hakuba looks out to the snowy mountain range, and with 7 room types, ranging from the cosy Standard Twin Rooms to the impressive flagship La Vigne Suite, there is something for every group size. The suites have been carefully-designed to deliver utmost comfort and convenience, with an open-plan living room and kitchen, a washer and dryer unit, as well as an ensuite bathroom in each bedroom. On the ground floor, you will find a dedicated locker and shower facilities for storing and cleaning ski and snowboard equipment.

A showcase of craftsmanship, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba is the epitome of blending aesthetics and practicality to highlight the region’s rich cultural and natural environment. Artistry is woven into every corner, from the guest rooms to the smallest objects. Taking a walk through the complex, you will find a high ceiling reminiscent of snow-viewing shoji screen, sculptural works from local wood, pendant lights carved from Nagano-grown chestnut, and tableware crafted in a 200-year-old kiln.

And it would be remiss of us if we are to overlook the restaurant and wine cellar at this well-designed 5-star condo-style hotel. Begin your day with a vibrant buffet breakfast rooted in the terroir of the Shinshu region, and unwind at night with an exquisite dinner at La Vigne Dining Fudo. Each dish reflects the breath of Hakuba’s landscape, wonderfully captured by Chef Yamato Imanishi. Settle for a set course (French cuisine or Japanese teppanyaki) and experience the height of Hakuba gastronomy, where every bite invites you to taste with all 5 senses, or enjoy a more relaxed dinner with an à la carte menu, only available in the winter. Savour each bite and pamper yourself with the impressive wine collection, meticulously selected by the hotel’s well-recognised Wine Concierge Hiroyuki Yoshida. Handpicked from wineries across Japan, Hotel La Vigne’s wine cellar holds over 1,000 bottles of Japanese wine, and it is not a surprise that this collection received Gold in the Best Newcomer List category at the inaugural Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2025. Completed with curated melodies to accompany the delicate and contemplative nature of wine, La Vigne Dining Fudo brings about a sensational culinary experience to remember.

Embodying and treasuring the surrounding landscape, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba offers an alpine sanctuary steeped in stillness – an ode to the beautiful yet fleeting seasonal changes in Hakuba. Whether for adventure, relaxation, or simply a taste of refined alpine living, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba is set to deliver an unforgetable stay in the heart of Japan’s winter paradise.