Hosonokan

“Cozy traditional hotel with great service in great location!”

The property sits right in the middle of town, just a few minutes’ walk to the bus terminal and several free shuttle stops that head to Goryu, Hakuba 47, Tsugaike, and Iwatake. We were the only two guests around the end of winter (late March 2026), and Hiro‑san and his crew took care of us perfectly. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty, giving us plenty of energy for a day on the slopes. Each morning, Hiro‑san and his team wished us a good day before we headed out. It’s a traditional Japanese hotel, so you’ll sleep on tatami with futons and swap outside shoes for indoor slippers when you enter. The onsen on the top floor was very clean. Honestly, there isn’t much to complain about. Seasoned skiers who are used to modern ski lockers might find the drying room a bit basic—no boot dryers, for example—though it did dry our boards and skis overnight. Spring skiing made our snowboard boots wetter than earlier in the season, which made them harder to dry without boot dryers.

Ser·6 months ago

The highlight was the onsen the hotel owns—it was perfect after a day on the slopes. We had a car and could park for free, although the lot in front of the hotel sometimes fills up. The location is central for exploring Hakuba Valley and walking to Lawson’s convenience store. The room was warm, and the futons were comfortable once we added a spare mattress from the cupboard. Paying a premium for an old ryokan that needs renovation is expected in peak snow season. Soundproofing is lacking—if you’re a light sleeper, you might be woken by loud, drunk Australians walking past in the middle of the night!

Daphne·6 months ago

“I liked our stay and would stay again. Very convenient location to th bus station and rental shops.”

The place is great—location, clean and spacious rooms, a fantastic onsen on the top floor, and breakfast was excellent. I wish the onsen water was cooler; both the faucets and the pool itself were hotter than my other onsen experiences. The far wall of the breakfast area looks worn and unsightly and needs freshening. I also wanted a thicker pillow; perhaps there were more in the closet but I didn’t look.

David·6 months ago

“Friendly staff , value for money comfortable stay”

The location is good. The onsen is a bit small.

Monica·6 months ago

The room was roomy and the hotel’s location is super. A ski bus stops right outside, but we had a car that we could park in front of the hotel. There are plenty of eateries and bars within walking distance. The onsen was clean and pleasant to use. We didn’t mind it, but the hotel feels a bit dated inside. Everything works and is clean, though we saw some wear on the room’s carpet. The room was very warm, which is nice in a ski resort, but a bit too hot for us; it was hard to cool it down.

Rozemarijn·6 months ago