A common cause of confusion when planning a trip to Hakuba is in names of the ski areas and villages.
The Hakuba Valley is comprised of eleven separate ski areas and eight distinct villages.
Each ski area is distinct and not connected to any others on the mountain.
Each village or ski area base is connected by a choice of bus and taxi services.
If you are unsure how to get around from village to village, please check out our Getting Around Hakuba guide.
Accommodation by Village
Goryu
Goryu offers an affordable stay option for large groups and families.
Groups can choose one of the large self-catering properties, such as The Maple Chalet, Hakuba Mountain Chalet & Cabin or The Bear’s Den.
There are also some great value mid-range Japanese hotels such as Hotel Stelle Belle & Aqua Alpine.
Echoland Area
Echoland and the surrounding area offers a huge amount of accommodation from affordable holiday homes & low-cost local lodges to newly built luxury chalets and houses.
The Echoland main street’s nightlife, combined with some of the Hakuba Valley’s most affordable accommodation options make the area an appealing choice for young adults.
Independent-minded families who are happy to explore the Hakuba Valley’s ski resorts and villages by shuttle bus, hire car or taxi and want great value accommodation in a peaceful location are also drawn to the Echoland area.
Happo One
Happo One offers a great mix of accommodation types, from traditional Ryokans, welcoming boutique hotels, log cabins, slopeside apartments, family homes and arguably the most spectacular chalet in Japan!
Wadano
With plenty of space between properties and the abundance of snow-covered trees Wadano is the perfect tranquil winter retreat.
Wadano offers a wide range of accommodation options, from stunning luxury chalets, ski in / ski out apartment buildings to luxury hotels and cosy lodges; there really is something for everyone.
Iwatake
The accommodation in Iwatake offers fantastic value for money and is inexpensive compared to similar properties elsewhere in the Hakuba Valley.
English is not widely spoken in local shops and restaurants and there are not many international visitors in Iwatake, making it a great choice for an authentic stay.
Tsugaike
Given the wide base of the hill, the village offers a number of traditional style ski in / ski out lodges and modest slopeside hotels.
Groups of friends and multiple families travelling together are well served by the wonderfully spacious and aptly named Slopeside Chalet, located on the side of the ski run where Upper and Lower Tsugaike meet.
Cortina / Norikura
There are no developed villages at the base of either ski resort, rather a handful of smaller accommodations and the ski in / ski out destination resort hotels of Hotel Green Plaza on the Cortina side and Hakuba Alps Hotel on the Norikura side providing the facilities & amenities.
Accommodation by number of bedrooms
Hotels, Ryokans & Lodges
A range of Ski In / Ski Out Hotels, centrally located hotels and Ryokans. If you would like a double bed, please let us know when you enquire.
Sleeps 1x to 5x people
1 Bedroom Accommodation
Mostly hotel rooms with some one bedroom apartments and studios. If you would like a double bed, please let us know when you enquire.
Sleeps 1x to 5x people
2 Bedroom Accommodation
Self catering apartments and small houses, suitable for small families and groups.
Sleeps up to 6x people
3 Bedroom Accommodation
Self catering apartments and houses suitable for medium sized groups.
Sleeps up to 8x people
4 Bedroom Accommodation
Large self catering houses and apartments, suitable for large or multiple families and groups.
Sleeps up to 10x people
5 Bedroom Accommodation
Largest self catering houses, lodges and apartments with spacious communal areas and a variety of bedroom configurations.
Sleeps up to 12x people
6 Bedroom Accommodation
Largest self catering houses and chalets with spacious communal areas and a variety of bedroom configurations.
Sleeps up to 18x people
7 Bedroom Accommodation
Large ski in / ski out large chalet, ideal for large groups of friends and families travelling together.
Sleeps up to 16x people
8 Bedroom Accommodation
Large chalet, ideal for large groups of friends and families traveling together.
Sleeps up to 17x people
9 Bedroom Accommodation
Large chalet, ideal for large groups of friends and families traveling together.
Sleeps up to 18x people
10 Bedroom Accommodation
Very large chalets, ideal for large groups of friends and multiple families travelling together.
Sleeps up to 25x people
11 Bedroom Accommodation
Book out an entire lodge for your group!
Sleeps up to 30x people