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Great location , 5 minutes to Tsugaki and Iwatake ski resorts . very nice and friendly staff, willing for help all the time . and the room is clean and warm, you can soak in the bathtub for relax . Free pick up to Hakuba station 。

Stayed in March 2025

Only one restaurant within walking distance so ideally you need a car if you want to go to restaurants.

5 minute drive to IWATAKE and Tsugaki ski resorts.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The facilities were awesome and the staff were even better and super helpful

Stayed in February 2025

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Al is the man, hustling and making things happen. Staff is super nice and breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in February 2025

Great staff. Super helpful Great hospitality and service

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing.

It's a great location and a comfortable place. Alan and his team are exceptional and create a welcoming and homely environment.

Stayed in February 2025

The staff is very kind and friendly. The house is neat and clean. The vibe is warm. Definitely will come back :)

Stayed in January 2025

The host is very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

Though healthy, same breakfast contents in a row.

Great communication with instant response. Cozy and clean room with friendly staff. Near to the bus station with late night service.

Stayed in December 2024

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Everything. The location was fantastic as while being around 4kms out of Hakuba this we saw as an advantage. The guesthouse was amongst the most beautiful setting and you looked out onto snow covered trees. It was calm, beautiful and welcoming. The guesthouse itself was simple, but so inviting: warm, well heated spacious rooms, comfortable beds, expansive lounge and breakfast area and Allan, the owner and host was outstanding. It was brilliant value for money. Allan collected us from Happo bus station upon our arrival, drove us to the ski field each morning and collected us at the end of the day. He made the whole skiing experience effortless. He even picked us up in Hakuba one evening on our first day when we needed to get back to the guesthouse. He went out of his way to ensure our stay was everything we expected and more. Breakfast was also included and was lovely. Shared bathroom no issue and so organised as was the drying room for the ski gear. Allan also owns a ski rental shop, hostel and bar within walking distance from "Powder Republic" and we welcomed a drink and tasty fried chicken at the restaurant one night. It was only a short walk from "Powder Republic". We also went into Hakuba for NYE and with help from the staff at "Powder Republic" we obtained a taxi in and home on NYE. Getting around despite being out the centre of Hakuba was therefore not an issue. Loved the whole experience. Would definitely stay at the "Powder Republic" on our next stay skiing in Hakuba. Thanks to Allan and the whole PR staff for a fabulous time.

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing host, very friendly and driving us back and forth ski resorts during our stay. The related bar restaurant is also very high quality.

Stayed in January 2025

Location is a bit far from resorts however hosts provide a shuttle to most resorts.

We had a great time. Very welcoming hosts and good atmosphere. Definitely more of a budget option but great value for money.

Stayed in January 2024

The staff were generous in driving us to and from the ski hills, and the bus stop

Stayed in March 2024

Need to plan for dinner as no restaurants nearby.

Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, offering shuttle service flexible to our schedule. Spacious, and well suited for skiing with a drying room, shuttle.

Stayed in February 2024

The location is quite far and not close to the convenient store but you have a free hotel shuttle service if you need to stop by.

The host and staff are wonderful. They offer the service like a family

Stayed in January 2024

Alan and family were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They went out of their way to give us rides to different ski areas and to Yamato before catching the bus to Nagano. The homemade wonton soup breakfast was a highlight of my trip.

Stayed in January 2024

Great place to stay for a snow trip! The host and staff were super friendly and helpful. Will come back again for sure!

Stayed in January 2024

Staff was great. Very helpful. Dug our car out of the snow with a snow blower very early in the morning. Breakfast was good. O-furo was very, very nice.

Stayed in January 2024

Friendly staff, good breakfast

Stayed in October 2023

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Inside house is cozy and decorations are so cute,clean. Breakfast is so good also dinner delicious. They have a heater in my room, pillow and bed are good to sleep:)

Stayed in October 2023

The location is very convenient, only 10 min to Hakuba Iwatake mountain. From Hakuba station 15 min by car. There is a The NorthFace flagship store, family restaurant, and 7-11 convenient store near the station. The hotel is cozy and clean. Bed is very comfy. Breakfast is simple but delicious. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the conversation with him, and will definitely visit again!

Stayed in October 2023

The host was very friendly and helpful. The food (we had both breakfast and dinner) was yummy.

Stayed in August 2023

nothing they are amazing!!!

Amazing and friendly staff who went above and beyond. For example, I told the owner that I love eggs Benedict and his wife made me some for breakfast one day. What’s even better is his wife’s cooking is amazing!!! So flavorful. The owner also gives local recommendations for restaurants and activities. He truly went above and beyond and drove us to each hike we did and even picked us up from the hike and then drove us to dinner. That was very kind of him since the booking states that it only allows for one pickup and drop off per day. He was able to do this since other guests were attended to and he had extra time. Truly the definition of going above and beyond. Before and after our hikes he would also make sure if we had enough food and if we needed to stop by a grocery store or convenience store to pick up sandwiches for the next day’s hike. The place is also very clean, no dust. The owner even cleaned the shared shower after each person’s shower. The hotel is also very cozy and feels like my grandma’s home, very warming and welcoming.

Stayed in August 2023

Everything was perfect. The host is very kind to us. We feel really comfortable and relaxed. If I visit Hakuba again I must gonna revisit it. Also, we can discount 10% if you try to rent ski, and snowboard stuff to go to HappoONE.

Stayed in February 2023