Kitsune Cottages are located just off Echoland’s main strip boasting a quiet location while still having convenient access to Hakuba’s popular restaurants, cafes and bars, located just a short 300-500m away. Echoland is Hakuba’s popular apres ski dining and accommodation district. Home to the largest concentration of excellent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops all located together in one small area, it is very easy to walk from from Kitsune Cottages and enjoy everything on offer. Whether you are looking for a traditional Japanese izakaya, Korean BBQ, sushi or the best coffee in town, you’ll find it all on Echoland’s main street. There’s also a convenience store and a few local ski & snowboard shops. Echoland offers a fantastic base from which to explore the Hakuba Valley. Nestled in between Hakuba 47 and Happo One ski areas, the ski lifts can be accessed easily by free shuttle bus or rental vehicle. This makes Echoland a fantastic base from which to experiene lesser known Hakuba ski resorts, such as Iwatake and Tsugaike – just a 10-15 minute drive away, with free parking.
ADDRESS: 3020-392/3020-386 Hokujo, Hakuba-mura , Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano 399-9301, Japan
LIFT ACCESS: Walk to Shuttle: 5 mins
Includes complimentary shuttle services between Goryu and Iwatake resorts, subject to availability.