Hiraiwa Station × Western Cuisine AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A highland Resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Enjoy athletic activities in summer and winter sports during the colder months. After a day full of fun, relax and unwind in our private Onsen bath sourced from 1,221 meters underground.

THE ALPS HOTEL HAKUBA is an alpine resort reborn through a major renovation, carrying forward a history woven over half a century. Nestled in the magnificent natural surroundings of the Northern Alps in Otari Village, Nagano, it boasts an exceptional location with direct ski-in/ski-out access to Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort. Just a short distance from Hakuba Village—host of the 1998 Winter Olympics—guests can enjoy world-class powder snow and dramatic mountain scenery in winter, and a serene highland retreat wrapped in crisp air and tranquility in summer. With an outdoor heated pool, an authentic sauna, and on-site Facility such as darts and billiards, we offer an Alps stay you can experience only here.

A property located at the high-efficacy Itoigawa Onsen. Fossil seawater from 15 million years ago, emerging from the deep underground Fossa Magna, provides exceptional spring quality to moisturize the skin. From the guest rooms, enjoy the clear stream of the Himekawa River and seasonal views, and in the Japanese-style room on the top floor, relax while admiring the beautiful ridgeline. The restaurant offers fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and mountain delicacies, with specialties including Nanban shrimp, Koshihikari rice, and Kubiki beef.