The location was fabulous for snow sports. Woody ski hire is 50 metres away, the Happo bus Terminal is not much further. Everything was located a conveniently short distance away. Space in the rooms was wonderful, a separate entrance area which had refrigeration and kept the bathroom separate from the main sleeping area. If you don't mind a beer, there's a beer vending machine on the ground floor. There's also an on-site onsen.

We could smell smoking on occasion but that's a cultural issue for us because where we come from smoking is more less prohibited in nearly all shared spaces. Noise transmitted a little between rooms but everything was well settled by the time it came time to go sleep. Everything was clean, but perhaps a little tired and in need of a refresh. I think you'd need to be a little picky to take fault with this as the price for accommodation was pretty good for this time of year.

What a great little find that we came across on Powderhounds. It was inexpensive so we had low expectations, and whilst it was dated and not modern or fancy, we were pleasantly surprised and it was very adequate for our needs. Whilst Happo has many westernised hotels and lodges, this was a nice little Japanese breath of fresh air. ROOM We stayed in a Japanese room. It had plenty of space within the tatami area as well as a roomy entrance area with a fridge and the handbasin, and the bathroom was a reasonable size (by Japanese standards). We slept on futons on top of a western style mattress base, so it was incredibly comfortable, yet still felt like we were sleeping Japanese style. The views from our room across to the slopes of Happo One Ski Resort were lovely. LOCATION It was a great location in a quiet laneway in central Happo. The bus stop was close by, as were the slopes, although we had a car and more importantly for us, the parking was just across the road from the inn. In the evenings, there were lots of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance, and the food trucks were nearby for times when it was too hard to get into a restaurant. FACILITIES & SERVICES The host spoke a tiny bit of English, about the equivalent of the amount of Japanese that we speak! She was very happy to use her translation app and communication was fine. We used the onsen baths in the basement. These were very small, but considering that accommodation in Hakuba with an onsen is hard to come by, we were happy. The ryokan doesn’t have a lift, so carrying our luggage up and down the stairs was a little arduous but to be expected considering the economical pricing. The wifi in our room wasn’t great but better out in the corridor. MEALS It seemed that due to the late re-opening of Japan post-Covid, they were limiting the number of guests and not doing meals. We were happy with a Lawson breakfast.

Improve the wifi in the rooms

This place is a gem, the owner spoke a little english but it was good enough for me to understand most things. I unfortunately had a skiing accident and tore my ACL was in a lot of pain, the owner was so kind to take me to the clinic and help me organise my luggages and also offered me an ice pack. I stayed 6 nights in a traditional japanese room, beddings were on the tatami floor which was very comfortable and spacious, it was serviced daily with new towels and yukata. The shared shower and small onsen was located downstairs, the onsen was particularly useful for the mornings and after skiing. The locals also seems to stay at this place and it is very close to the bus terminal to various mountains in Hakuba, and a short stroll to Lawsons plus plenty of restaurants in the area. The generosity and kindness of the owner won me over, I would definitely return and stay here again next season.

Nothing, everything was excellent.

The location is very near to happo-one sakka slope, which I can enjoy free shuttle services, staff is very friendly, and their restaurant serves very delicious tonkatsu, I love it! Glad that they have a restaurant, else it could be quite difficult to find restaurant nearby if you didn’t book any in advance.

It’s a up hill walk from happo one slope, I trained my hand muscle very well to bring my luggage there

Lovely older lady who runs the place was so kind and helpful. We loved the traditional Japanese breakfast and the onsen was amazing after a day of skiing. It just felt like a home stay rather than a hotel. The location is super convenient near the main bus stop, grocery store, and 10 minute walk to the slopes. Already planning our next stay here.

This property was such a great find. Well located in Hakuba village close to everything. Very traditional style but that’s what makes it unique. The onsen was a nice real way to experience daily Japanese culture. The room was spacious with everything we needed and the daily changeover of towels and robes was a nice touch. The owners are very friendly, hardworking and always with a smile :) the dry room and ski storage room was great also

A bit rundown rooms, but spacious and good value. Close to the bus station and easy to access the slopes and various ski resorts. No shower in the rooms but onsen and shower facilities are in the basement and easy to use. Rooms for ski, board and boots free of charge.

A bit run down, but other than that nothing to complain about.

This hotel is bigger than a family-run hotel but feels Japanese hospitality . Big room with the Japanese decor and surprisingly comfy futon atop tatami mats. They have dry room underground floor. Medium size bathroom (onsen) in hotel. Located in the heart of Hakuba city near bus stop to many ski fields. "Woody" Equipment rental shop is only 20 steps away, and there's a discount available.

Loved this place so much. Old school style, very homely. The kindly elderly woman running the place went above and beyond! The onsen in the basement was so good after a day of hard skiing. Very close to the bus station, and close enough to the slopes everything was very walkable. Cant wait to stay again.

Convenience location, about 2-3 min walk from the Happo bus terminal and the Lawson convenience store. It is a nice ryokan style hotel running by a Japanese couple. They speak limited English but very friendly. I will stay again.

Small hot spring bath room but all good when it's not busy.