Name: Snowlines Lodge Hakuba
Address: 3020-1064 Hokujo Hakuba-mura 399-9301,, Hakuba, Hakuba, Hakuba, 399-9301, Japan
Rating: 10

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Snowlines Lodge Hakuba

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Superb snowlodge that's close to the Hakuba resorts (Happo 1 being about 5 mins bus ride away!). For those skiing, the bus-stop is right outside the lodge which helps. Steve, his family, and dedicated team couldn't do enough for me and my friend. Really pleasant atmosphere if you want to just chill out for the day in one of the two lounges.
The onsens in the lodge are a great way to relax - if you can stand the heat!

Perfect for the Hakuba resorts

What can I say about Snowlines that doesn't sound like I'm just gushing about our wonderful stay here?
Maybe it was the time of year (Early March), there weren't too many people about so that was great for us personally, however in general the owners Stephen and Sarasa go above and beyond for their guests. We were made to feel very welcome, picked up from the bus station, given a walking tour of the facilities, shuttle to ski fields provided in the mornings, breakfast buffet was always tasty, they had nightly meal options to opt into and if not they had plenty to say about local restaurants and could even facilitate a booking for you. 
The room we stayed in was the Japanese style, so we had separate futon mattresses we pushed together. The room was sufficient for space, and there was a toilet and sink also. The bathroom was separate for showering (the on-site onsen was where we went daily).  We didn't use the laundry facilities, but they were available. 

The lodge boasts large common areas, multiple comfortable seating spaces, and a bar that is open every night until 11 pm (if you can stay up that late). 
The other staff were all very polite and attentive also. 

The location was fantastic. We did not have a car, utilising the local buses that run in the area from the ski resorts was simple and Stephen even makes sure you know how to get home from every place he drops you off from of a morning. It is a very shirt walk to Echoland where other accomodations, restaurants and some ski retail shops are. There's a bottle ship at the end of the road, too. They just ask that you don't byo at the lodge. 


"This is a lodge, not a hotel!"

Stephen and team were incredibly hospitable,  I can’t thank them enough.   We enjoyed our stay from morning breakfasts, Onsen onsite, spacious room and our evening drink at the  bar. 

Transport, Stephen picked us up from the bus stop and dropped us off; and organised  all our dinner reservations that were superb including the hot pot meal at Snowlines.

Great week at Snowlines!

Couldn’t have asked for a better lodge for our first ski trip to Japan. The rooms were great, lounge and bar very inviting, the included brekky was fab and staff all really lovely. 

But probably for us the highlight was the way Stephen and Sarasa ensured we got the most out of our stay. From pre booking great value restaurants for our group of ten, private shuttle to the resorts (the free public bus for the return trip is right at doorstep), advice on where to ski based on conditions, where/how to arrange ski rentals etc. The in-house hotpot night is not to be missed - Sarasa is an amazing cook.

We’ll be back for sure.

Great lodge and amazing hosts and staff

My family spent the winter in Hakuba and for a special Christmas gift, we gave our 12 year old daughter three cooking classes with Sarasa Bryant Horii, one of the owners of Snowlines Lodge. My husband, son and I each participated in one of the classes as well with our daughter, and our experience was absolutely wonderful. Sarasa is an excellent cook, and she is a fabulous teacher, always patient, positive, supportive and helpful. At each class we participated in, Sarasa taught us to make a main dish and many side dishes as well. Sarasa makes everything fun,and our classes were full of laughter.  Sarasa speaks English very well, and we loved learning more about Japanese culture form her, as well as the throrough cooking instructions she provided.  We learned SO much from her, and we will always remember the tricks she taught us in the kitchen. We learned to make tempura, dumplings, bento boxes, and much more. At each class, we got to feast on the delicious foods we had created, and she alwats sent us home with enough food for another entire meal! We all agree that Sarasa's food was the best we ate in all Japan. She is a lovely person and we consider her a friend. The Snowlines Lodge is beautiful and we would recommend it for lodging. Sarasa is a true treasure!

Cooking classes with Sarasa of Snowlines Lodge was the highlight of our trip

My home in Japan! 

I booked this lodge at the very last moment.  Stephen was very helpful in getting me set up with arriving late and also helpful with pickup.

The lodge is a simple place with two great features: Family welcome, and snow!

What does that mean? Clean, comfortable rooms.  A welcoming community downstairs.  A friendly group of travelers of all ages and backgrounds visiting Japan for one reason: POW! 

After breakfast hitch a ride with a lodge shuttle to local resorts.  You will find a friend or two to ride with if solo.  Local knowledge will lead you to the best resort for the day.  Local free transit will drop you off at the lodge when you are skiied out!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Fresh continental breakfast every AM.
Delicious flat whites by Stephen or Helli downstairs in the AM
Cooking classes, where you create a traditional Japanese meal? YES! (extra charge, worth it)
AM POWDER advice and logistics! YES!
PM drinks at a reasonable price downstairs in the evening? YES!!! 

Also:
Is it a beautiful Japanese community? yes
Is there delicious food in every direction? yes
Is it a quiet, low-key neighborhood? yes
Is it centrally located? yes

This feels to me what my parents experienced in the US skiing before I was born.  A relaxed, welcoming, place where you can arrive and immerse yourself in a ski experience like no other.  Low key yet fun! 

I arrived with no foreknowledge of the area and completely alone.  I left feeling like I had lived there for months. 

Pro Tip: Have the lodge book your restaurant reservations in advance, the local spots are small and they do fill up.  They will help you plan your meals. This is important, even the casual small restaurants fill up.  

Pro Tip 2: Give yourself ample time to await powder.  There are things to do on non riding days.  I was on a tight schedule and rode a very windy, white-out day.  My new friends had the best day ever after I left. 

Pro Tip 3: Luggage shipping from airports to resorts and back.  WORTH IT

My Home In Japan

Steve and his team create a seamless Hakuba experience at the Snowlines lodge.  The lodge has a small bar for guests and comfortable sittings areas to relax in front of the fire, comfortable rooms, onsen, lodge shuttle bus to the ski hills in the morning and 3 local evening meals per week.  The lodge were very helpful in booking local restaurants, our transfer from Narita airport and luggage transfer and storage after our stay.  We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again when visiting Hakuba.

January 2020 Visit - Highly recommend

We can highly recommend Snowlines Lodge. The lodge is warm and welcoming, Steve and team’s local knowledge makes a massive difference, making sure you’re all set for a great time on the mountain or to eat in the evening. The communal areas in the lodge are great for relaxing and enjoying a drink

Highly Recommended 

nice rooms, great food, bath, hospitality all around. Staff were helpful in local knowledge from rental skis to restaurants to conditions on various mountains. Happily stay there again. very comfortable and welcoming.

Great stay all around!

We, a family of four, had a fantastic time due to a combination of the lodge’s facilities and the hospitality provided by Stephen and team.
I thoroughly recommend Snowlines for anyone visiting Hakuba and hope to return there one day soon.

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