it was a beautiful traditional house

The staff and especially the owner is amazing! Haven't felt more welcomed in any other hostel:) They will pick you up from the bus station and also drive you to the town in the morning and back to the house in the afternoon. Very convenient and easy to schedule. Very japanese like house interior and in the woods with a great view on the mountains! Dinner and breakfast together, so a nice atmosphere.

WiFi was quiet slow, so not for working recommended. Also relatively cold if the heaters are turned off (but I prefer 30+ rather than under 20)

It's a really nice house tucked away in the woods, it would be ski in ski out if the snow hadn't all melted by the time we got there, but there's a nice view of the mountains behind the trees, and it's a 5/10 minute walk to an amazing viewpoint! The room is nice, with big cosy duvets and we had a heater to keep up warm. Great kitchen to use but we also had breakfast included, the only place we stayed in Japan that offered this! Big lounge to relax in as well. The guys working and staying there were super friendly, and it felt like a place we could have spent a lot longer if only we had more time.

The only small downside was the distance from town but the guy who owns the place (sorry I forgot his name) came to pick us up right from the bus station, and he does give lifts to and from the village, especially for skiing/snowboarding, so it's really not an issue!

The owner Gaspard was the best - super helpful with everything and generally super nice to talk to! All staff and guests were really friendly and made our stay in hakuba perfect!

Great atmosphere in the house. The host is very helpful and I recommend the in-house meal in the evening