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!

Its a typical japanese house or ryoukan. A polite old landlady is looking after the property and welcomed you. Since I arrived during off peak season (outside ski and hiking season in May), the property is less crowded and more relax. It is generally clean as typical japanese house. The landlady will ask you when to use bathroom so she can prepare the bath in advance and heat up the water (since its off peak season the heater will only be turned on occasionally and on-demand).

wonderful hotel！owners was too kind！feel like at home！

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.

Haven Lodge was amazing. The owners and staff were helpful at every request. Picked us up from the train station and drove us to get ski equipment and dropped us off when we had to leave. The rooms were basic but warm and comfortable. The rest of the lodge was cozy, and a dining and meeting area where the owners and staff and guests would all hang out and chat and have a beer which was awesome. Continetal breakfast is included and for and extra 10 bucks, you can have bacon and eggs. Great place reminded me of staying at my uncles cabin. It's cozy and only a few guests rooms so everyone interacts. Ski hill shuttle bus for half the hills is rightoutside the door and the other bus stops and main strip is 10min walk. Loved my stay and hope to be back.

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

Staff, Location and the Vibe was legendary, I visited roundabout 150 Guesthouses, Hostels and Hotels here in Japan and Penke Panke is one of the Top Five!

Very good location,it is very convenient for shuttle bus to ski area and ski rental,the view around is beatiful,the host is very warmhearted,he thought of very thing for my family.I recommend strongly settle down here when you arrange a ski holiday

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!