Fodor's Expert Review Pension Noichigo
4869 Hokujou, Hakuba, Nagano-ken, 399-9301, Japan
A five-minute walk (or ski) from the Happo-one lift, the family-run Noichigo feels more like a European guesthouse than a Japanese inn. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and the walls of the cozy dining area are adorned with paintings and sketches by owner and "Hakuba Art Meister" Takayuki Tsuno. You can take color-pencil drawing classes for a small fee. The owners are friendly and have a wealth of knowledge about the area. It's worth booking a room with meals; the hearty breakfasts and four-course dinners are well worth the cost.
PROS
- excellent location for hiking and skiing
- drawing classes on-site
- friendly, knowledgeable owners
CONS
- fewer amenities than larger hotels
- not much to do in the neighborhood after dark
- showing its age
QUICK FACTS
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
0261-72–4707
Website: www.janis.or.jp/users/noichigo
HOTEL DETAILS
6 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals
Rate Includes: No Meals
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