Lodges in Otari

The location is fantastic, right across the road from the ski slopes. The hosts were so kind and accommodating (we were able to hire our ski gear and buy lift passes through them & they kindly drove our luggage to the bus stop for us when we were departing), the breakfasts were delicious, the facilities were very clean and we appreciated the washer and dryer facilities. Thank you so much!

We did not eat there but Yoriko brought us fresh strawberries one day after skiing. The location was very near the Tsugaike Ski Resort but a bit away from the other resorts in Hakuba Valley. We had a car but the bus service appears to be excellent. The in-house onsen (natural hot bath) was amazing. The hostess, Yorkiko, was very sweet and accommodating.

My partner and I stayed here over Christmas and we loved it. This place was beautiful and the hosts were very accommodating and kind. The hostess was especially lovely. She picked us up from the bus terminal and dropped us off when our stay was complete. If you're going boarding or skiing then they are close to the Sakka base camp/lift and they offer a discounted pass for Happo One. They have a dry room, and the bedroom itself was very cosy and comfortable. They also have a free laundry room (wash only). There aren't any private showers, only public baths/showers, but currently they let you book it to yourself for an hour a day due to COVID. Thank you for the fantastic stay!

Dan and everyone who worked there were so welcoming and friendly, gave great advice about the different resorts, he even dropped us to local mountains every morning. The onset was amazing and the breakfast was great! Dan did a bbq night for everyone and we joined for a ramen night also at a local restaurant, the lodge felt so homely and a we had a really great stay.

Greg was a great host with amazing knowledge of local ski resorts, restaurants and general questions regarding Hakuba. The car is an elite bonus! The house was beautifully kept and had all essential items.

Sanae, Andy & team were amazingly welcoming hosts. I liked the simple breakfast spread in the mornings and nothing beats coming back to a warm lodge in the winter evenings!

Very clean and cosy Slope view from room Good food Friendly owner Access to the slope

Love the cozy and warm atmosphere of the lodge. Close to the slops. Breakfast was amazing. All staff members were so friendly and helpful. Room was bright, super clean and spacious with towels provided. Bathroom was clean with nice communal hot bath. Good quality in house rentals. Free shuttle service was convenient; pickup and drop off on arrival and departure. Would definitely come back!

We loved it and will come back, when we come back to Hakuba! We booked this rather late for a ski trip so this was one of the last affordable options for us and we are SO happy we found this. It's a cozy, rustic cabin with spacious rooms. The private Onsen is amazing, especially after a long ski day. We also loved the Canadian Village restaurant/bar. It probably had some of the best food of our entire Japan trip, prepared by the owner! The breakfast is prepared by the owner's mom every morning - it's amazing! There are many Japanese but also "western" options. It's all fresh, tasty, healthy and filling for a full day of sports! The owner, the owner's mother and the rest of the staff are so kind, thoughtful and just authentic. Nothing is fake and if we needed help, they truly supported us. Such as on our last day with the heaviest snow fall, when we asked to use the phone to call a taxi, the owner offered to drive us himself, spending probably over an hour of his time, as we still needed to make further stops. We are unbelievably grateful! 「ありがとうございます The area of Goryu is amazing and so underrated. It's outside of all the action and away from the party crowd, international tourists and seasonal workers in Echoland and Hakuba town, and for us it was so much better! There are many restaurants and bars, the food, prices and staff are better and friendlier (we compared these three areas) For skiing, no matter where you go in the valley: if you want to check out multiple ski resorts, you might want to consider renting a car (you must be comfortable with driving in heavy snow!). We went to Goryu/47 twice out of our 4 skiing days, because it's super close, has a lot to offer for all levels, no crazy crowds, you never have to wait in line!

A cozy place to stay, comfortable and in a quiet area perfect for relaxing. Sai-san's hospitality was incredible! We will definitely be back. Thank you!