I want to go skiing, snowboarding, and mountain climbing♪ 13 recommended hotels and onsen ryokan in Hakuba

Hakuba is an hour's bus ride from Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line. It is known as a mecca for winter sports, but in spring and summer, more and more people go hiking at Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba Iwatake. At Happoike Pond, a particularly popular trekking spot, the Hakuba Federation reflects on the water's surface, creating a mystical sight. Looking out at the majestic and beautiful Northern Alps mountains, you'll feel like you can forget the mechanical cityscape and briefly regain your human spirit.

When you look at the hustle and bustle of the city, exhaust fumes and mechanical buildings, your mind can get worn out before you know it. The dense population makes you irritable and stressed. If that's the case, come to Hakuba and relax before your mind and body get worn out.
Relax in the hot onsen, soothe yourself with the stunning scenery, and savour exquisite cuisine. We introduce you to some Hakuba hotels that are sure to capture the hearts of women.

Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba has a cute bright red roof. Its location surrounded by nature is like something out of Heidi, Girl of the Alps. This resort hotel has its own hot spring source where you can enjoy onsen. You can use the free shuttle bus from Minami Otari Station on the Chuo Main Line and the bus stop at Hakuba Norikura, so you can enjoy the hotel even without a car.

There are many facilities in the surrounding area where you can enjoy the great outdoors. The Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort, which spreads out before you, has slopes that are 100% natural snow, and in the winter it is crowded with people enjoying snow sports. If you like flowers, head to the Hakuba Cortina English Garden, which is about a two-minute walk from the hotel. This English-style garden, built on a vast site of about 5,000 square meters, is filled with flowers of all seasons from May to October, captivating visitors.

There are four types of guest rooms available, from standard Japanese-Western style rooms to maisonette-type rooms. All rooms are spacious and decorated in calming colors, and you can enjoy the seasonal nature from the windows. The relaxing space spreads out, and you can relax and unwind, so it is recommended for those who want to relax.

The hotel is fully equipped with spa facilities where you can enjoy 11 different types of baths. The private hot spring springs from 1,221 meters underground and produces "beautiful skin water" with a slight sulfur scent. There are various types of baths, including a large public bath, a rock bath with a view, a waterfall bath, a reclining bath, and a cypress bath, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths within the hotel. If you want to sweat it out, head to the dry sauna or mist sauna. Let's refresh yourself by sweating out all the frustration that has built up inside your body.

Maruishi, located in Hakuba Happo-onsen, is a onsen ryokan located about an hour by highway bus from Nagano Station and about a 5-minute walk from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. Although the inn has few guest rooms, it is known for its delicious ryokan. It is a hot onsen ryokan with many repeat customers, capturing the hearts of hikers and skiers.

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The inn is proud of its dishes prepared by the hostess, which incorporate plenty of ingredients from Hakuba, Shinshu. Breakfast is lined with side dishes that go well with rice, such as vegetables, wild plants, and pickles. The miso in the miso soup is handmade, made from rice malt fermented from the inn's own rice. Start your day with a healthy breakfast.

onsen is a colorless, transparent alkaline simple spring, also known as the "beauty bath." The free-flowing indoor bath is open 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy onsen whenever you like. If you want to have onsen all to yourself in a private space, we recommend the private bath. The washing area is unusually designed with tatami mats, so if you're going to enjoy trekking, be sure to warm up your body in onsen beforehand.

There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, and from the Japanese-Western style rooms located on the mountain side you can see Mt. Goryu and the ski jump used in the Nagano Olympics. Recommended for those who want to experience the great outdoors of Hakuba up close.

Auberge restaurant and hotel "Traumerei" is located in the middle of a forest. You can enjoy an elegant atmosphere with its European villa-like appearance. It is about 10 minutes by car from JR Hakuba Station. If you contact the hotel in advance, they will prepare a shuttle for you, so you can get there easily.

The hotel's greatest attraction is its authentic French cuisine, inherited from a Michelin-starred chef. They use high-quality ingredients, such as lobster and Challans duck, flown in from France, as well as carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. The dizzying 10-course meal will make your trip even more special. Be sure to enjoy the first-class flavors that have captivated celebrities from all walks of life.

The motto is "We want you to concentrate on delicious food," and the rooms are not flashy but are relaxing and elegant. Amenities such as tea sets and organic shampoo and conditioner are also provided in the rooms, so you can enjoy your highland resort in comfort.

The hotel offers two types of private open-air baths. The baths and terraces are made with natural stones from Spain and Italy, giving off a different atmosphere to the Japanese-style open-air baths. You can enjoy bathing in the refreshing Hakuba breeze during the day and gazing at the starry sky at night, so be sure to check them out if you are staying overnight.

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel is a resort hotel that blends into nature. In winter, it is a popular hotel that attracts skiers and snowboarders not only from within Japan but from all over the world. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a luxurious resort stay surrounded by nature.
The hotel is served by shuttle buses from JR Hakuba Station and Happo Bus Terminal, so you can travel smoothly even with large luggage. It is about an 8-minute drive from the station and a 3-minute drive from the bus stop, so it might be nice to take a walk there on a nice day.

The rooms are designed with comfort in mind, making them a perfect choice for a high-end resort stay. The large windows provide a sense of openness, and the location is perfect for enjoying the fresh greenery in summer and the pure white snow in winter. On sunny days, why not head out to the terrace and enjoy a relaxing forest bathing experience?

The hotel has separate large public baths for men and women, as well as an open-air bath. Hakuba Happo onsen, known as the "beauty bath," has a slightly slimy spring that leaves your skin feeling moist and smooth. Relaxing in the bath will quickly wash away the fatigue of everyday life. Not only shampoo and conditioner, but also hair styling products, lotions, and milky lotions are provided, so you can enjoy onsen empty-handed.

Breakfast is served at the restaurant "Chamonix." It is a casual buffet style, a stark contrast to the elegant atmosphere of the evening, where authentic French cuisine is served. You can enjoy local Shinshu cuisine such as freshly boiled soba noodles, oyaki, and soba galettes. The omelettes are cooked right in front of you and can be topped with cheese, ham, and even Nozawana, so why not indulge in something extra?

La Neige Higashikan is a resort hotel located about 7 minutes by car from JR Hakuba Station and about 3 minutes by car from Happo Bus Terminal. The hotel, located in the middle of the forest, is decorated with artistic furnishings throughout, creating an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of an aristocratic mansion. It is recommended for those who want to spend an elegant holiday. If you make a reservation at either the station or the bus stop, a shuttle will be provided, making it easy to get to the hotel.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms available, from standard rooms to junior suites and independent log cottages. The "Superior Room" is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy a luxurious hotel stay. The wooden terrace is luxuriously equipped with an open-air jacuzzi, allowing you to enjoy a bath while feeling close to nature. Close your eyes and relax, and you'll find that the chirping of the birds and the scent of the forest will ease your mind.

The amenities are from the British luxury aroma brand, Aromatherapy Associates. The gorgeous aroma will make your trip feel special. The bathrobe and nightwear are also high quality, so you'll feel great.

Another attraction of this hotel is that you can enjoy breakfast on the terrace on sunny days. Soaking up the fresh breeze and morning sunshine while enjoying this highland resort is the perfect start to your day. The galettes, egg dishes, homemade ham, and other dishes made with plenty of locally grown vegetables are also hearty. Each dish is served to you, so you can enjoy breakfast in an elegant mood from the morning.

Hotel Hakuba is located in a location where you can get a panoramic view of the Northern Alps. As you enter the entrance, you will be greeted by a sea of seasonal flowers, helping to blow away the fatigue of your journey. It is easily accessible, just a 10-minute walk from JR Hakuba Station, so you can go sightseeing even without a car. It takes about 50 minutes by express bus from Nagano Station to Hakuba, so you can plan to stay in Hakuba after visiting Zenkoji Temple.

From the windows of your room, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Hakuba that looks just like a postcard. There are rooms facing either the Hakuba Sanzan mountains or Mt. Goryu, and you won't know which one you'll get until the day of your stay. You can enjoy the scenery of each season, from fresh greenery in summer to snowy scenery in winter, so be sure to visit during different seasons.

At Hotel Hakuba, you can enjoy the Hakuba Kurohime onsen, which is known for its warming and moisturizing effects. The hotel has separate large baths and open-air baths for men and women. The large windows in the large bath offer a perfect healing experience, with a view of the alps and fresh greenery. In summer, the greenery will give you energy, and in winter, a bath with a view of the snow will make you feel sad. Only in Hakuba can you enjoy such a bath time.

Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba is located about 10 minutes by car from JR Hakuba Station and Happo Bus Terminal. It is surrounded by vast forests, and the vast 10,000m2 grounds include the hotel building, a onsen facility converted from an old house, a church, and an English garden. It's so comfortable that you'll want to stay at home and not even step outside the hotel.

There are three types of guest rooms: twin, double, and junior suite. All rooms are decorated in calming colors, are spacious, and come with a jacuzzi bath. You can enjoy the view of the courtyard from the large windows, making it the perfect location for relaxing.

The "Kominka no Yu" hot spring on the hotel grounds is a renovated small house from the Edo period, and is full of charm. The thick beams and pillars will make you feel nostalgic. The slightly green water of the "Hakuba Mizubasho onsen" has a faint sulfurous scent. It is said that the water lasts surprisingly long after you bathe. Warm up from the core of your body and relieve your daily stiffness.

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Marukane Ryokan is a simple and warm ryokan in Hakuba Happo-one. If you contact them in advance, they will arrange a shuttle from the nearest JR Hakuba Station, so even if you don't have a car, you don't have to worry. The inn is proud of its Hakuba Happo onsen. The clear, colorless water leaves your skin smooth and moisturized after a bath. It is known as a "beauty bath" and is sure to have a beautiful skin effect. You can use onsen even after checking out. It's nice to be able to refresh your tired body after skiing or snowboarding in a pleasant onsen.

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There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. The Japanese-style rooms are based on the concept of a "calm space" so you can relax as if you were at home. The Japanese-Western style rooms are a combination of a bedroom and a 6-tatami Japanese-style room. This is a recommended inn for those who want to enjoy mountain climbing or skiing in a group.

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meal are a Japanese banquet that incorporates an abundance of local Hakuba mountain produce. You can enjoy plenty of fresh vegetables and river fish that are unique to Hakuba, a region blessed with nature. The nutritious food has a nostalgic, simple taste. Once you've filled your stomach with the bounty of nature, you're sure to feel your energy rise.

Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba is the first foreign-owned hotel in Hakuba Village, located a 10-minute drive from Hakuba Station and a 5-minute drive from Happo Bus Terminal. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel, which offers a 24-hour fitness room, stylish restaurants, and onsen facilities.
The adjacent Hakuba Museum of Art regularly exhibits 120 of Chagall's works. It is only open in the summer, but is a must-see for Chagall fans.

Dining & Bar LAVAROCK is a restaurant attached to a hotel with an impressive triangular roof. For dinner, you can enjoy delicious grilled dishes made with fish and meat from Shinshu. There is also a full a la carte and alcohol menu, so it's perfect not only for when you want to eat a hearty meal, but also when you just want to have a few drinks and snacks.

Breakfast is served buffet style. There is a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, including egg dishes prepared by the chef right in front of you. A must-try is the local Shinshu delicacy "Touji Soba." Boiled soba noodles are quickly dipped in a soup similar to that used for toppings such as mushrooms and root vegetables. Be sure to try this uniquely Shinshu flavor.

There are a total of 72 guest rooms with a chic and modern design. There are cozy Japanese-Western style rooms and "dog-friendly rooms" where you can stay with your dog, so it's also dog-friendly. If you choose a premium room with onsen, you can have onsen all to yourself without being crowded with skiers or hikers.

Hakuba Highland Hotel is a hotel with onsen located about a 15-minute walk from JR Hakuba Station. A free shuttle bus runs from Hakuba Station to the hotel all year round, so you don't have to worry about carrying large luggage. From spring to autumn, a free shuttle bus runs to the Hakuba Happo Gondola, Hakuba Iwatake, and Tsugaike Nature Park, making it convenient for sightseeing. From December to March, free shuttle buses are also available to Hakuba Happo, Iwatake, Goryu, Hakuba47, and Sanosaka Ski Resorts, so it's also recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

The hot onsen that the hotel is proud of are drawn from "Hakuba Himekawa onsen" which naturally springs up from the nearby Himekawa River. There are two large baths in the hotel, "Warabidaira no Yu" and "Tenjin no Yu", both of which offer spectacular views while you bathe.
The long open-air bath is designed to give you a beautiful view. The scenery of the vast nature that changes with the seasons and the majestic Northern Alps is overwhelming. It's so beautiful that you'll forget the passage of time.

The open-air bath "Tenjin no Yu" has a refreshing breeze. It is a special seat in Hakuba where you can see the Hakuba Sanzan mountains and the ski jump used in the Nagano Olympics. The excitement cannot be conveyed in a photo, so you have to experience it in person.

Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort is one of the best in Japan with its wide variety of slopes. It is close to the Happo-one Gondola and is also a great starting point for mountain climbing. In the season, it is crowded with many skiers. It would be a shame if the slopes and restaurants were too crowded and you couldn't get meal. In that case, why not stay at Hakuba Hotel Paipu no Kemuri, which is about a 5-minute walk from the slopes? You can meal at the hotel or have a late lunch to avoid the peak, so you can spend your time stress-free.

If you want to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding, you'll want to start the day with a hearty breakfast. Because it's buffet style, you can eat as much as you like of what you like. There are many dishes that are loved by people of all ages and genders, so eat your fill and prepare for skiing.

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Skiing and snowboarding after a long time. Your whole body is sore! You may end up with muscle pain. Let's soothe your exhausted body by taking a bath at the hotel. The photo shows an open-air bath, but there is also a large bath where you can stretch your limbs and relax.

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Minamiya is a cozy onsen ryokan with 9 rooms. It is about a 5-minute drive or 25-minute walk from Hakuba Station. There is no shuttle service, but it is not far from Hakuba Station, so it is recommended to travel by walking around the town of Hakuba. A free shuttle bus is also available, which provides convenient access to the nearby ski resort in winter and Happo Gondola and Tsugaike Kogen in summer.

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Guests can use the "Bettei Nekodokoro Minamiya" adjacent to the inn for free. It's the ultimate relaxing space for cat lovers. Why not interact with the cute kitties and have some fun playing with them? By the way, it's in a different building from ryokan, so even those with cat allergies can stay here without worry.

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The large public baths in the building are equipped with two types of baths: a cypress bath and a rock bath. Men and women alternate between the two, so you can enjoy bathing in both baths.
In addition, the private bath "Ishi no Oyama Tatami Bath" is free for 45 minutes per room, so you can enjoy onsen in a private space. The private bath also has a single-person sauna, so why not refresh your mind and body by alternating between onsen and sauna baths? You can rent colorful yukatas for free to wear after your bath. There are more than 20 types of yukatas in two sizes, M and L, all with different designs, so you're sure to find one you like.

"Grace Hakuba" is an inn with onsen located about a 5-minute drive from JR Hakuba Station. It is in an excellent location, about a 3-minute walk from Hakuba Happo slopes and about a 7-minute walk from Gondola Happo Station. It is convenient for winter sports and sightseeing. The guest rooms are based on a Japanese style, and Japanese-Western style rooms with beds are available. There are also small Japanese-style rooms for single guests, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy sightseeing in Hakuba alone.

onsen is Hakuba Happo onsen, which is known for its "beauty baths." Because the bathtub is small, you can soak in highly concentrated onsen. The open-air bath with sunlight streaming in gives you a great sense of freedom! At night, you can relax and enjoy onsen in a fantastic atmosphere.

meal are Japanese cuisine made with plenty of local Shinshu ingredients. The rice used is home-grown, and the mushrooms and wild plants are also picked and grown by the staff. You can also enjoy local cuisine made with ingredients unique to Shinshu, such as game and river fish.

There are many hotels in Hakuba, from stylish villa-like hotels to idyllic, nostalgic, relaxing ryokan. They are perfect for when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and be soothed by nature. Please use this as a reference when you visit Hakuba.