Hosonokan in Hakuba
✅ welcoming and thoughtful host noted by multiple guests ✅ spacious rooms with tatami flooring and nice night views ✅ onsen and sauna on the 5th floor praised as a great refreshment ✅ excellent location near Happo bus terminal and ski shuttle stops ✅ staff offer helpful services including rides around town and luggage storage ✅ clean and well-maintained rooms with daily towel and bedding changes ✅ family-friendly atmosphere with accommodating staff and flexible policies ❌ one guest reported a cancelled booking by management after confirmation ❌ hallways may have occasional smoke smell due to some smoking rooms ❌ lack of washlet (bidet) in guest rooms, only available on first floor toilet
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Description
Hosonokan is a traditional Japanese-style hotel located in Hakuba, offering guests an authentic cultural experience combined with modern comforts. The hotel features various room types including Run of House, Standard rooms, Standard Quadruple, and Standard Double rooms, all spacious and well-maintained with tatami flooring. Guests can enjoy the onsen and sauna facilities on the 5th floor, which provide a relaxing retreat after skiing. The hotel provides free bike rentals, free parking, and free WiFi, plus services such as massage and laundry. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and the on-site restaurant serves American, Asian, and vegetarian buffet breakfasts. Despite being a 2-star hotel, Hosonokan scores well on cleanliness, amenities, location, and service, each rated 8 out of 10. The staff are praised for their warm hospitality and helpfulness, including shuttle services and local advice.
Location
Hosonokan is situated at Hokujo 5280 in Hakuba, just a minute’s walk from the Happo bus terminal, which connects to the main ski slopes. The snow park shuttle stops right at the hotel’s doorstep, offering easy transport to various ski areas including Happo Gondola. Nearby, you’ll find ski rental shops, bars, and eateries within walking distance, alongside a convenience store (Lawson) close by. The hotel lies on the main road of Happo Village, making it a convenient base for exploring local amenities and accessing ski resorts. Haneda Airport (HND) is approximately 211 km away, so plan your transport accordingly.
Tips
- If you’re sensitive to smoke, request a room far from the hallways, as some neighboring rooms may smoke though the hotel corridor smell clears quickly.
- Use the onsen and sauna on the 5th floor for a refreshing end to your skiing day.
- For extra warmth in winter, the rooms have central heating plus an additional plug-in radiator if needed.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: American, Asian, Vegetarian Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00-22:00. Check out time: 08:00-10:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Reception desk
- Family room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Vending machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Skiing
- Pets Not Allowed
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Reviews
From the moment we arrived, everything was amazing. The accommodation beautifully embraces traditional Japanese culture, which made the experience feel so special and authentic. It’s perfectly located in the heart of Happo Village making it a short walk to the mountain, restaurants, and bars, and super close to the Happo Bus Terminal. The rooms were spotless and very well maintained. The staff were genuinely so kind and welcoming, always keeping us updated on local events and even offering us rides around town when we couldn’t get an Uber. You can truly feel how much they care about their guests and take pride in sharing their culture.
We had such a wonderful stay and will definitely be back. Thank you for having us! :)
another shuttle bus picks you up and drops you off at the front door to get to happo gondola. Just an all around great place to stay.
The staff were extremely accomodating and flexible. The hotel itself was great offering a traditional experience, great breakfast and an extremely convenient location- close to the Happo One bus terminal, most rental stores, lots of restaurants and bars. The staff were extremely helpful with transfers and were happy to drop off to lessons, or to Hakuba Station.
the onsens were tattoo friendly, they had a dry room for gear were super accomodating so as to let us hang around for a few hours after check-out while waiting for our transport.
Over-all it was our favourite accomodation during our trip to Japan.
I definitely would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Hakuba. Arigatou!🗻🙏🏻
The owner is very warm and friendly, and the staff are very helpful and courteous.
The room is very accommodating, with a change of towels, hot drinking water in a thermos, and bedsheets every day. There is central heating, but if that’s not enough for you, there is an extra radiator you can plug in. I highly recommend it to keep you toasty at night. If you’re a large person and am not a fan of tiny bathrooms, don’t worry - there is an extra sink outside the bathroom in your room that you can use instead. I also suggest you shower at the onsen room, and do number two in the bathroom on the first floor bc it’s the only toilet with the bidet function (aka “smart toilet”).
The meals are plentiful without making you hungry or too full for skiing, and the onsen with hot sauna room on the 5th floor is legit. There is a washing machine and a dryer which you can use when inserting coins. So all in all, an excellent place with everything you need and great location. Would definitely stay there again.
Warning: Please note that other tenants might smoke in their rooms, so the hallways might have a smell, but my room had no smell whatsoever during the entire stay of 6 days, even when the hallways had a strong smell. The smell completely clears the next day, so it’s not a big issue. Enjoy your stay! I know I did.
The boss and it’s family is awesome
The ski court was near and the boss will help us call the shuttle bus
Frequently asked questions about Hosonokan
Are pets allowed at Hosonokan?
Pets are not allowed at Hosonokan despite being listed in some services; the hotel policies prohibit pets.
What types of rooms are available at Hosonokan?
Hosonokan offers Run of House, Standard room, Standard Quadruple room, and Standard Double room types.
Is there an on-site restaurant and what kind of breakfast is served?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant serving American, Asian, and vegetarian buffet breakfasts, which are paid separately at the property.
How close is Hosonokan to ski facilities and transportation?
The hotel is literally steps from the Happo bus terminal and the snow park shuttle stop, providing direct access to Happo Gondola and other ski slopes.
Does Hosonokan provide any wellness or relaxation facilities?
Yes, there is an onsen and sauna on the 5th floor, offering a traditional Japanese hot spring experience.
