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Skiing and Snowboarding

Nine resorts spread out through the valley ensure you are spoilt for choice on any given day, with each mountain having it's fair share of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain. That being said, each resort has it's own personality and we encourage you to check out at least a few over the course of your stay. Happo-one is, of course, five minutes walk from our doorstep, but all the other hills are easily reachable by shuttle bus service. See you on the hill!

Daytrips

Hakuba can be your base for many fascinating day trips, on the way up or back from the major centres, or to break up your ski vacation.

Onsen / Hot Springs

The Japanese love of Hot Springs, or "onsen" is inseparable from the national character. People will gladly travel many hours just for the chance to have a soak in one of the many thousands of hot springs throughout this volcanic country. The "onsen" experience, like so many things in Japan, is a multilayered experience. Some hot springs form the focal point for a whole tourist region. with requisite souvenir shops and restaurants (a whole other topic meditating on the Japanese national character!) Others serve a very local constituency (outsiders are alwa...

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Skiing and Snowboarding
Daytrips
Onsen / Hot Springs

Kurashita no Yu

Kurashita no Yu is perhaps my favourite onsen in Hakuba... the sodium, chlorine and carbonated salt give the waters a rusty brown colour and you can feel the soothing effects on your body and mind right away. Located a short bus or taxi away from the hotel, or a 15 minute walk in green season, this is definitely a local favourite. The views, both in winter and in summer, up towards Happo help you to further appreciate the beautiful space you're in!

Open every day from 10 am to 10 pm, at a cost of 600 yen for adults.

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