Hotel Goryukan

Hotel Goryukan, a cherished local establishment since 1937, is conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from the Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the North Alps from the restaurant and bar area, as well as from select guest rooms. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi, and the onsen and sauna provide a tranquil escape into the beautiful nature of Hakuba after an exciting day of skiing or snowboarding.

The guest accommodations at Hotel Goryukan are categorized into two sides: the mountain side and the satoyama (field) side. Rooms on the mountain side are referred to as superior rooms, while those on the satoyama side are designated as standard rooms. Deluxe rooms are available on both sides as well. The hotel features three types of room options: Japanese, Western, and a blend of both.

In terms of amenities, each room is equipped with a TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, electric kettle, tea set, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and a hair dryer. The hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar, onsen and sauna, ski and snowboard locker room, laundry machines, vending machines, massage chairs, and complimentary WiFi.

Goryukan’s Onsen, known as Hakuba Happo Onsen, is celebrated as one of Japan’s finest for skin health, with an alkaline pH of 11.4. Guests can also enjoy an open-air bath, dry sauna, and cold bath filled with drinkable underground water, available for both men’s and women’s sides. A buffet-style breakfast featuring both Japanese and Western cuisine is served at the restaurant.

The hotel is located about a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station and an 8-minute walk to the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. A hotel shuttle bus is available for pickups from JR Hakuba Train Station and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. On-site parking is complimentary. Additionally, the hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Hakuba Ski Jump Field, a 15-minute drive to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, and also just a short drive to Hakuba Goryu/Hakuba 47.

Couples especially appreciate the location — they gave it a rating of 9.1 for a trip designed for two.