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Posted on May 15, 2026
Guest UserThe location is close to the station, making it convenient for traveling along the Alpine Route.
The facilities are poor, so you have to use shared toilets and sinks; most rooms are on the second floor, so you have to carry your luggage up the stairs.
The female owner is kind.
The bedrooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms with no beds, so you sleep on futons spread on the floor.
As it is an old inn, amenities are lacking, but it is well-maintained and clean.
I was able to store my luggage for the duration of my one-day trip along the Alpine Route.
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Price per night fromS$ 57
Posted on Mar 9, 2025
Jova
I went to Hakuba to ski for half a month and wanted to stay in a hotel with a kitchen, so I chose this place. It’s not far to drive to Hakuba Ski Resort every day, but the car cannot be parked in front of the house. It has to be parked in the free parking lot outside, but it’s a bit difficult to drag the luggage back to the room in the snow!
There is no big problem with the room. There is enough hot water. The room has an air conditioner and a heater, so it doesn't feel cold. But for some reason the bedroom has no door. Maybe there is only one air conditioner in the whole house, installed between the living room and the bedroom?
It's a bit administratively confusing, the details are as follows:
I booked Base 2, but when I checked in, the staff gave me Base 1. I asked again if it was Base 1? The staff answered yes. I thought it was a deliberate arrangement by the hotel and did not investigate further. However, when I came back from skiing the next day, I found a notice posted on the gate. It said that the staff had given me the wrong room by mistake and asked me to go to the front desk, but they did not explain the solution. After arriving at the front desk, I could not communicate with the staff, and he did not say whether he wanted me to change rooms or pay more or anything. He just apologized for giving me the wrong room. I took the initiative to ask him if there would be other guests checking in. Otherwise, can I not move? Because I had already unloaded all the items in my four large luggages, it would take a lot of time to pack them up. Plus, I was exhausted after skiing all day and hadn’t eaten dinner yet. The staff was also hesitant and kept pressing his phone, but he didn’t use his phone to translate for me, so I was speechless… After at least twenty minutes of arguing, I took the initiative to suggest that I move back to Base 2, but he just kept saying OK OK. When I asked him to get the key to Base 2, he was stunned and asked me why? How can I move in if you don’t give me the key?
There was no cleaning or housekeeping during the stay, even the garbage from several days was not cleared, which was really unhygienic; towels and other supplies were not replenished either.
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Price per night fromS$ 66
Posted on May 24, 2025
O.K. MAC
I’ve stayed at many ryokans throughout my travels—often making up half of each trip—but this one felt a bit different.
It seemed to be run by just one person, who I assume is the owner. Everything was self-service, which might be understandable considering it was the most affordable option among the ryokans in the area.
Most amenities required an extra fee, such as towels. Payment was made by dropping coins into a basket and making your own change, which wasn’t very convenient—especially since I didn’t carry much cash.
One thing I appreciated was the luggage delivery service. I was able to leave my bag at the lobby before check-out and have it sent to Toyama Station (for about 4,000 JPY, cash only).
What stood out was the creativity in the shared spaces. There were several common rooms designed for relaxing and spending time—perfect if you’re traveling with friends. You could play ping pong, read books, watch TV, or use the canteen, which had a microwave and dishes available.
They even had coin-operated massage chairs and a small fitness room.
However, I must mention two important downsides:
1. Limited nearby dining options – Many restaurants shown as open on Google Maps were actually closed. The only one that was open had extremely slow service—I waited nearly an hour for dinner.
2. Insects—large ones – Unfortunately, I encountered big insects in my room, which made it hard to sleep. (He even provided insect-catch tape for me while introduce the room) I stayed awake most of the night, worrying it might come back—especially stressful since I had to get up early the next morning to catch a bus to Ogizawa.
Minds you, stairs only, need to carry your luggage down by yourself.
Overall, while it offers good value for the area and has unique communal features, this ryokan may not suit travelers who prefer full service, cashless payment, or guaranteed comfort.
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Price per night fromS$ 83
Posted on Jan 6, 2026
IreneCGB
White Hotel Grand Hakuba is located up in the mountains, about a 30-minute drive from the main town area (Hakuba Station / Happo Bus Terminal). This is perfect for those who, like me, prefer a peaceful and more secluded environment.
The hotel provides a daily shuttle service between the hotel, Hakuba Station, and Lion Café, which is conveniently located next to Happo Bus Terminal. There’s no need to worry about being “stuck” in the mountains—just remember to reserve your shuttle seats in advance.
The room interiors and the surrounding scenery are beautiful—words can’t fully describe it; it’s something you really have to experience for yourself. One of the biggest highlights is the ski-in, ski-out convenience. You can start skiing or snowboarding right outside the hotel. I chose this location mainly for its easy access to snowboarding, as we were beginners and wanted a less crowded place to learn. The view from the top of the slope was magnificent—you could even see the lake.
The staff are very friendly, helpful, and warm. There are several English-speaking staff members, both Japanese and non-Japanese, which made communication easy.
We had both breakfast and dinner at the in-house restaurant, and the meals were good and satisfying.
The onsen is free to use in the morning. In the evening, it is available for private use at an additional charge, which I felt was well worth it.
Overall, I would definitely come back again. Highly recommended.
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Price per night fromS$ 132
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
Guest UserThe rooms were clean, and it was a standard Japanese-style onsen hotel with both indoor and outdoor hot springs. Dinner and breakfast were both buffet style, which is quite rare. Dinner featured unlimited sweet shrimp and crab legs. Breakfast was also available online, especially the local seafood rice bowl buffet, which was very healthy and delicious. The gift shop offered a 10% discount on drinks from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM during the stay. There was a shuttle bus to the ski resort, which was very convenient.
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Price per night fromS$ 111
Posted on Sep 26, 2026|Japanese-Style Men's Dormitory, Non Smoking
あんかけごはん野菜It's a bit small, but it has all the facilities, so there's no inconvenience. However, there aren't many shops around, so it's a good idea to research that beforehand.
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Price per night fromS$ 42
Posted on Oct 7, 2026|Japanese-Style Room With Bath
Chia-Chen Huang
The counter speaks English and is very kind. The proprietress is super enthusiastic. Although the proprietress does not speak English and only speaks Japanese, she can feel his sincerity! Super experience! One berth and two foods are also very good! If you have the opportunity, you will go live again!
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Price per night fromS$ 80
Posted on May 7, 2024
Chairat ModnakThe location is very near to a train station. Shower room is like Onsen room. You can Onsen and at the same time people can come and take a shower. It’s kinda weird.
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Price per night fromS$ 39