I had a really amazing time staying in asuka lodge. The staff were welcoming and friendly! They have a neck for creating an environment that allows travellers from different walks of life to mingle around! One even came with us to snowboard! The location is really close to happo-one ski resort as well! They provide a free shuttle to Lawson during dinner time as well to get our food supplies! It's always a pleasure evening as most of the travellers will eat together and mingle around in the living room.

Location is at the top so if your leg game is weak then you are cooked. Just hope that you can utilize the shuttle bus everytime. There is only one private bathroom in the whole lodge , so if that's taken you have to use the onsen and public bathroom that has no privacy. Lucky for me I manage to use the onsen when there isn't anyone inside.

Asuka lodge is like home. The Lodge itself is good and very accommodating. The staff, they are really good especially in communication. Kids are very welcome here. They will help you in any way they can. The location is superb. near to happo one gondola. I love that they do listen to their guest especially those for breakfast that cannot eat certain food.

I just don't like that in my email the breakfast is until 9am but in reality it's until 8am only. Beside that everything went really great. I recommend this lodge. They are really busy so book in advance especially peak season.

We appreciated the to/fro transportation service by the staff. We made a very last minute booking and the staff responded to our queries promptly, thank you! Shout out to Olivia and Justin :) They have english-speaking staff on site so not to worry about the language barrier. They served mainly American breakfast when I was there. Ambience/vibe-wise, if you're looking for a more local / Japanese experience, this might not be the best place as it seems to be catered more for Gaikokuki-jins. Onsen amenity was basic but served its purpose. There's only a sink in the room - you'll have to go out of the room to use the shared toilet / shared onsen. There's a washing machine for complimentary use (dryer at extra cost). There's a mini drying rack in the room. Shoes to be removed at the entrance. NO LIFTS so you'll have to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs. Went in late-December - the lodge felt warm and toasty (could go around in shorts) so not to worry about the cold. Happo-One slope is just right across the street (is right outside the window) but I suppose that's for intermediate / advance levels. You'll probably have to walk 10-15 mins (if in ski boots) to the beginner slopes. **For dinner around Hakuba in general, please ensure to make reservation ahead of time. It's HARD to find a place during dinner time, especially in the cold.

The lodge seems a little dated but otherwise was a comfortable place to stay in. Can get a little noisy from 7pm - 9pm at the common areas.

Very friendly and helpful staff. The manager was extremely accommodating and welcoming. Was always there when I needed anything like when I needed to take a trip to the convenience store or if I wanted to go to a ski resort that is a little further away than Happo One, she always offered me a ride. The breakfast was so tasty, I want the recipe! The beds were so comfy and exactly how I like it. The stay was just so comfortable it felt like I was at home and wanted to stay longer. Good value for money. Would definitely go back again!

The shared bathroom was a little small. Luckily it wasn’t crowded when I stayed so it was no problem but could be difficult to have more than three people at a single time.

The location was wonderful and the staff where amazing. We had Clair pick us up from Hakuba station and she was wonderful to talk to and even offered advice on where to rent gear and get lessons from. Justin dropped us off at the station and he was also wonderful to talk to and made the whole experience extremely welcoming. I would highly recommend going here as it was overall an amazing experience.

Nothing, it was amazing everyone was amazing.

Ideal location (ski-in, ski-out), comfortable and clean, wonderful staff, great breakfast.

Shared bathrooms are sometimes a little annoying, but sinks in each room make it super easy for everything else!

It was a great location just across the ski resort. Breakfast was included in the booking. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, the staff put a lot of effort to make sure you feel happy and comfortable. The place has a lot of facilities for you including onsen, and a very easy access to a dry room to hung all your wet gear after your snow sports. I was picked up from the station and dropped back off at no extra cost.

I can’t really complain about it. Staff were absolutely superb and kind.

Break fast was really good and the staff was super friendly and helpful. I would stay there again due to the staff and the amenities, the place was also super clean and there was enough staff to ask questions.

The location was probably the only thing due to being up the hill and away from most of the shops and restaurant, but I think thats the sacrifice you have to make if you would like to be close to the ski lifts at Happo one.

Good location between 2 Happo One lifts and near many restaurants.

The facilities are lovely but a little older than some other places.

The lodge was very close to skiing slopes, food places and spacious area with home like amenities.

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