Find Ryokans in Hakuba, Japan

"The hotel looks better than online. The breakfast was great. Freshly prepared everyday and beautifully presented. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were stranded at the train station because of the rain, so I called the hotel to see if they could pick us up. Bo problem at all, they even offered to drive us to the bus station (5 mins walk) the next day because of the rain. We stayed during the peak ski season so the price was high. Other than that we would return to stay there in Hakuba. "

"To start, let me just say that staying at this ryokan should a no-brainer for the majority of people. The only exception may be those expecting a 4- or 5-star Western-style hotel, and aren't open to alternatives: if that's you, then give this a skip. Everyone else, read on... - The staff was exceptional. They were extremely polite and accommodating, and one of the women spoke enough English that we were able to communicate with them relatively easily. My brother had to switch to Japanese a few times, but only due to a some more complicated questions. They even picked us up/dropped us off at the train station, and on one occasion even stopped what they were doing to give us a ride to a mountain when we missed the bus. - The location is very convenient. It's centrally located: about a 2 minute walk to the bus station (where you can catch buses to the mountains and the train station), and a 5-10 minute walk to Happo One. There are plenty of restaurants, ski shops, cafes and bars within a 5 minute walk. - The rooms were clean and comfortable. It's a ryokan, so that means tatami mats and futons. I was concerned about sleeping on a futon mat, as my back makes it hard to get a good night's sleep on most mattresses, but honestly I can't believe how well I slept. - They offer Western- and Japanese-style breakfasts. I had the Western one, and my brother had the Japanese one. Both were quite good, but not exceptional. We both enjoyed our food - this is just the only thing that met, but didn't exceed expectations. - They have their own gender-specific onsens in the ryokan. The mens one was decent sized, and was empty both times we used it, but I could see it potentially getting a little more crowded after the ski lifts start closing. - The price was extremely reasonable, especially for a ryokan, which sometimes charge an arm and a leg for accommodation. It's a great deal anyway, but if you are looking to try a ryokan, this is a great way to do it."

"Super clean. The lady host is very friendly, helpful, welcoming & taking care of your needs. Breakfast & dinner are available, authentic Japanese food prepares by lovely lady host. Definitely will recommend! "