We've got it all right here in Hakuba. There is
something for all budgets and tastes.
BUDGET
Are number of backpacker
lodges have sprung up in Hakuba. From the original
Snowbeds and Hakuba Alps Backpackers, there are now
also a number of places operated by overseas
operators over winter only. Where possible we
encourage you to support the locals, as it benefits
the community a lot more. Rates are generally about
3,000yen per person for a dorm bed
There are also some great
value Pension lodges where, for a little more than a
backpackers, you can get a private room with
breakfast included. (expect to pay 4,000 - 5,000yen
per head / night) . There are also a couple of ski
in / out places like this in Happo that you will not
find in another ski resort anywhere in the world.
MODERATE
There are a large number of
moderately prices hotels in Hakuba that offer
fantastic service at a price found no where else.
For 8-10,000yen per night you can get a largish
room, with en-suite, and full breakfast.
DELUXE
Hakuba has several 4-5 star
hotels, which can compete with anything the west has
to offer. The Tokyu and Mominoki Hotels are the
largest with accommodation for several hundred
people, while there are also several smaller
boutique hotels like the La Neige properties that
offer a level of personal service that will blow you
away.
SELF CONTAINED
There has been a shortage of
self contained accommodation in Hakuba, but this is
being addressed, and more properties are coming
available each year. There is now something for all
budgets with everything from small log cottages to
modern executive apartments.
Make sure you check the
location carefully, as some places really need to
have a vehicle to be worthwhile. You can get stuck
in a bad location, with no staff on hand to help
out. Also, close to the slopes in not necessarily
best in Hakuba, as wining and dining may be
difficult to get to. Best idea is to balance access
to the slopes with ease of getting out for dinner,
remembering that there are both ski field and night
shuttle in the village.
RYOKAN
Want to do it the Japanese
way? At a Ryokan, you'll be sleeping on futons laid
out over tatami mats. For those who want the true
Japanese experience then this is the way to go. A
number of places offer cultural events also.
Meals are also traditional
Japanese Kaiseki fare, and are a must at least once
during your stay.