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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Hakuba

11 stays · 9 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments

Hakuba is a mountain village in Nagano Prefecture, in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern Japanese Alps, with about 9,000 residents. It hosted Alpine skiing, ski jumping and cross-country skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and today it sits at the centre of the Hakuba Valley, a group of ten ski areas. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Hakuba suit groups and families on a ski week: a kitchen, space to dry equipment and a shared living area are more useful than a single room.

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Where to stay in Hakuba

Wadano

  • skiing
  • long stays
  • families

Wadano lies just south of Happo, so it shares access to Happo-One. The valley's shuttle bus network links the ski areas, and the service is free on the day of use for holders of a valid lift ticket, although night skiing and night shuttle services are excluded.

Stays in or near Wadano

Hakuba Station

  • rail travellers
  • summer stays
  • cycling

Hakuba Station is on JR East's Ōito Line, 59.7 km from Matsumoto, and is where one daily Azusa limited express service starts and ends. The area is the village's rail stop, so it suits arrivals by train; Wikivoyage notes that outside winter bikes and walking trails are widely used.

Goryu

  • skiing
  • Goryu slopes
  • groups

Goryu lies in the south of the village and has its own ski area, one of the ten that make up Hakuba Valley. It is a base for skiers who want to be at Goryu rather than Happo.

Stays in or near Goryu

Iwatake

  • skiing
  • Iwatake slopes
  • groups

Iwatake lies in the north of the village and has its own ski area, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field, another of the ten Hakuba Valley areas. It is a base for skiers who want to be at Iwatake.

Getting around Hakuba

The Hakuba Valley Promotion Board gives the fastest journey from Tokyo as 2 hours 50 minutes, using the Hokuriku Shinkansen and an express bus. In practice that means the Shinkansen to Nagano and an express bus on to Hakuba; Wikivoyage describes hourly express buses from Nagano in the ski season, taking just over an hour. By rail, one daily Azusa limited express service starts and ends at Hakuba Station, and Wikivoyage gives about 3 hours 45 minutes for the limited express from Tokyo.

Within the valley, a shuttle bus connects the ski areas. Wikivoyage also lists the Genki-Go evening shuttle, which runs from December to March. Outside winter, bikes and walking trails are widely used, so you can plan a stay without hiring a car.

Living in Hakuba for longer

For longer stays in Hakuba, an apartment with a kitchen cuts out many restaurant meals, and Wikivoyage notes onsen with mountain views in the village for rest days. Our guide to long-stay accommodation lists what to look for in laundry facilities and storage.

The valley has two seasons in its official branding, winter and green, so a longer stay can be built around either. In the green season, Wikivoyage lists mountain biking, hiking and the lakes Aoki-ko, Nakatsuna-ko and Kizaki-ko, while Wikipedia adds rafting, paragliding and bird watching. Our family travel guide is useful if you are bringing children.

When to visit Hakuba

Hakuba is a snow destination: Wikipedia gives an average annual snowfall of 655 cm, with a record of 782 cm in the 2024-25 season. The Hakuba Valley has over 200 runs across 960 hectares of skiable terrain, so the ski season is the main draw.

The green season suits hiking, cycling and lake days. The evening Genki-Go shuttle only runs from December to March, so check the Hakuba Valley Promotion Board's pages for current bus and lift operations before planning a stay in the shoulder months.

The valley also has a green season, with hiking, rafting, paragliding and mountain biking among the activities. If you are combining Hakuba with a city stay, see our Tokyo and Kyoto guides, or the wider Japan overview.

Long-stay tips for Hakuba

Of the 11 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 2 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 87 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Japan

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Naha, Kutchan, Nagasaki and Beppu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Hakuba?

Happo suits skiers who want to be at the base of Happo-One, and Wadano is just south of it. Goryu and Iwatake are bases for those ski areas, and the station area suits rail travellers.

How do I get to Hakuba from Tokyo?

According to the Hakuba Valley Promotion Board the fastest route is the Hokuriku Shinkansen and an express bus, taking 2 hours 50 minutes. One daily Azusa limited express service also runs to Hakuba Station.

How many ski areas are in Hakuba Valley?

Ten, including Happo-One, Hakuba47, Goryu, Iwatake, Cortina, Norikura, Tsugaike Kogen, Sanosaka, Kashimayari and Jigatake. A shuttle bus connects the resorts and is free for holders of a valid lift ticket on the day.

Is Hakuba worth visiting outside winter?

Yes. The valley markets a green season, with hiking, rafting, paragliding, mountain biking and several lakes nearby.

Did Hakuba host the Olympics?

Hakuba hosted Alpine skiing, ski jumping and cross-country skiing events at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

How many aparthotels are there in Hakuba?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Hakuba.

Do aparthotels in Hakuba have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Hakuba have a washing machine?

7 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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