Hotel Soyokaze

Great staff, lovely onzen!

Property is in a great location and very clean. The private onsen you can reserve was so nice to have. Very cute spot and the owners really made it wonderful! They took the time to make sure we had everything we needed and even helped make sure we could get where we needed to go during and at the end of the trip. We really appreciated them!

We had the absolute best time staying at Hotel Soyokaze! The hospitality shown by Takao and his wife was incredible and we felt very welcomed and right at home from day one. The room was comfortable, cosy and clean and the communal areas were gorgeous. We loved the private onsen after a hard day’s work of snowboarding. The breakfast was delicious with coffee/tea, yoghurt, yakult, cereal, fruit, eggs, sausage, salad and divine bread. We looked forward to the breakfast each day and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Takao kindly picked us up from and dropped us back to the bus station. He also arranged the ski passes for us. Nothing was too hard and he was so helpful. Such a beautiful spot in the wonderful Hakuba. We would definitely stay here again - it made our time in Hakuba extra special! Thank you so much! 🥹🏂🙏

Everything was perfect

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The room sizes were generous for longer stays and the hosts are second to none. Couldn't ask for anything more.

The couple who run the place are lovely and very helpful, they picked us up and dropped us off at the train station, as well as helping us throughout our stay with directions, etc. The room was spacious with a large bed and it was serviced daily replacing the towels, water, etc. The private onsen was easy to book and was beautiful, very relaxing after snowboarding.

nothing to dislike

The owner Takao was so helpful and kind.

This place is a little gem! The owners are so nice and helpful. A very homely feel. Comfortable rooms. A great little private onsen to soak in every day after a day in the mountain. Great location in the heart of echoland. It's the 2nd time we've stayed there and will definitely stay again!

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Private Onsen was wonderful, no need to worry about traveling to the busy public ones in the area. The owner Takao was very friendly and extremely helpful. Will come back every time I visit Hakuba. Gear room was great, gear would be toasty warm every morning.

don't have one negative thing to say. Maybe not the best place for anyone looking for a party spot. It was nice to come back to a quiet building and rest up for the next day of deeeep deep pow. Takao will also suggest which mountain will be riding the best if you ask him.

Takao and his wife were amazing. They made our stay very comfortable and provided all the info we needed on the area. They went out of their way to help us.

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My partner and I had a great stay here. Excellent location, the friendliest hosts, spacious rooms and the onsen was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend!

The hotel location is very conveniently situated in Echoland which is near Ski Rental shops and many restaurants. The bus stop for the free resort shuttle is also just a 1 minute walk right outside the hotel. Hotel was clean, cosy and the free daily private onsen was perfect after a day on the slopes. There is a storage area in the basement with lockers for your equipment and coin laundry/dryer with detergent provided. Lastly, Takao-San and his wife are incredibly warm and friendly people that made this one of our best stays in Japan. Takao-San drove us to and from the JR station and helped us with our bulky baggage and skis. You can tell from his energy that he is really passionate about providing good service for his guests. We were especially heartened on the last day when his wife even came out of the property to bid us farewell and send us off! True hospitality like this really made this establishment stand out. Highly recommended!

It was perfect! Except the price was a bit on the high side probably due to weekend booking during ski season and we booked at the last minute. I'm sure there are better deals if you book earlier.

The hosts of Hotel Soyokaze are so friendly and caring about the guests. I would stay again for them alone! The hotel is right in the centre of Echoland in Hakuba Valley, a minute from the free shuttle bus to various skiing options, the ski hire places, and restaurants. We did not have a car so this place being so central was great for us. We were in a triple room which was an excellent size for our family. We chose to pay for breakfast most days, and it was very good. Would definitely recommend this place.

The proprietors of the establishment went out of their way to make us feel special, from the first moment to the last. Their breakfast was varied, well priced and delicious. The onsen was beautiful. The room was spacious enough for 3 people. And above all of that was the location. You couldn't get a more convenient location for ski rental, shuttle buses, restaurants and bars.

Such beautiful family owned hotel, excellent service and so kind and helpful

Breakfast was awesome, and so friendly always wanting to help, definitely stay here again

Séjour absolument parfait à l’hôtel Soyokaze ! L’accueil est chaleureux et le personnel toujours prêt à aider, avec le sourire. Les chambres sont propres, confortables et très bien entretenues. L’ambiance est calme et reposante, idéale après une journée de ski!

This family run hotel is awesome, the owners are super friendly, the place is cozy and comfortable, the rooms are spacious and the home cooked breakfast is delicious.

The onsen was private and the booking system is fantastic, gives you plenty of time. The breakfast is filling and delicious with homemade jams and warm toasty bread too. The location is very well situated in Echoland, just across the road to the bus stop to many of the ski fields. The location is also great for eateries and snow gear hire. The owners Takao and Naoko were both so friendly, kind, helpful and knowledgeable.

The managers were absolutely wonderful, helpful in every way

Taka was an excellent host.

The location was so close to Main Street, the manager was so helpful, went above and beyond five star service

We found the room a bit small for three of us

The location and the staff. Nothing beats that. Great service and so close to both restaurants and the bus to the slopes. Dry room and laundry facilities there too. The daily onsen was a massive plus and Muta san is so helpful.

It’s was great. Nothing to complain about.

I loved everything about this property. Taka was an extremely polite, generous and hard-working host. His hospitality made my stay. I loved the room facilities and the onsen to come home to is a game changer. It was a fabulous stay and I want to return next year. Thank you for everything Taka!!

Takao and his wife are the greatest of all time 👍🏻 He made us feel very welcome with our 12 year old. He was also very thoughtful and helpful with our travel around Hakuba and our trip to Osaka. The private onsen at the hotel was amazing - great for after the slow. The location to the main bus stop is less than 1min to walk. Handy for accessing all the slopes in Hakuba.

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Great location. Excellent free/private onsen at the property. Host was super nice. Cute breakfast.

We had the absolute delight of staying at Hotel Soyokaze for our snowboarding trip in January. Our earlier accomodation hosts in Nagano knew Takao and his wife personally and spoke so highly of them - they are incredibly hospitable and make the hotel so homely, you look forward to coming back at the end of each day! They cook a banging breakfast, but it is continental rather than a traditional Japanese fish and rice set (which we would have preferred) - I would recommend booking that in early as there are limited numbers. There is an amazing private onsen that opens into the courtyard (beautiful in the snow), a huge, warm fireplace to enjoy an Asahi around and a drying room downstairs for your gear. The location in Echoland is arguably the best you could ask for - it is central to all of the restaurants and shops and a shuttle to the slopes stops within 100m. I can’t emphasise how generous, hard working and kind both Takao and his wife are - they cared for my very minor snowboarding injury, picked us up/drove us to the bus station and around Hakuba village and always had time to sit down around the fire to have a chat. We will stay with them next time we visit Hakuba for sure!

Hotel Soyokaze felt like a home away from home. We loved everything about this hotel, especially Taka (owner) and his wife. Taka was so helpful and really made our stay so great. We really appreciate how Taka went above and beyond in helping us out with getting to and from the bus terminal, day passes for the resorts, and just being the most happy helpful host ever! The private onsen was amazing. The drying room with the laundry facilities was really great. The hotel decor felt so cosy and homely, we loved it and it was a nice change from the modern hotels. Everything was so clean and well looked after. We had everything we needed in our spacious room. Thanks again for everything Taka!

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The hosting couple were incredibly lovely and accommodating to us during our stay. Takao picked us up from the train station when we arrived and also dropped us off when it was time for us to leave. The room had its own bathroom, mini fridge, desk, coffee table, couch and plenty of space for luggage. There was also a storage room for snowboards and a laundry which you could pay 100 yen to use each time. Very generous price in my opinion and we were happy we had easy access to washing machines and dryers. The hotel also has its own private onsen which was incredible! We used it everyday after snowboarding. A perfect location too right in the heart of Echoland with bus stops and a wide range of restaurants surrounding. Would definitely stay there again.

The host is very friendly and welcoming. The hotel is very clean. And the outdoor onsen is superb.

Clean, Takao is super friendly and helpful, private onsen is awesome.

Excellent breakfast

My stay at Hotel Soyokaze was truly wonderful! Located in Echoland, the hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and a convenience store, making it super convenient. Plus, the free shuttle bus to Hakuba’s top ski resorts is just a 1-minute walk away (some stops are about 3 minutes), making it incredibly easy to hit the slopes. One of the best surprises was the room—it looked even better than in the photos! Clean, cozy, spacious room, and well-maintained, it was a perfect retreat after a long day in the snow. The private onsen was another highlight, which you can book at your preferred time—a perfect way to relax after a long day in the snow. They also offer discounted ski lift passes, which is a great bonus for skiers and snowboarders. But what really made my stay exceptional was Taka’s hospitality. He was incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive, making sure everything was smooth from start to finish. His pick-up and drop-off service was a lifesaver, and he even helped carry my heavy luggage to my room and onto the car—something that not every hotel would do. His warm and welcoming nature truly made me feel at home, and his dedication to making guests comfortable is beyond impressive. If you're looking for a hotel with great location, excellent facilities, and outstanding hospitality, Hotel Soyokaze is the perfect choice. I would absolutely stay here again!

Having the "onsen" hot pool was great to ease out my muscles after each days skiing. Takao san was very hospitable and accommodating. Breakfast availability was great so you could hit the slopes without having to sort that out. The location was very handy to the restaurants in Echoland and bus stops to reach the skifields. Takoa san picked me up from the station and dropped me off when I left.

Very minor grumble but I was not a big fan of the powdered green tea supplied in the room - but it was okay.

Taka and his wife were lovely and extremely helpful hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and assist with any questions that we had - whether it be lift tickets, ski hire or buses. The facilities were immaculate and the private onsen (in the snow) was great to share as a couple. One of the best places we have ever stayed. Location in the heart of Echoland was convenient for getting to all of Hakuba’s resorts. Thank you Taka!

Everything!! The private onsen was the game changer. Right next door to the main strip of Echoland and ski resort shuttles

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Taka is an amazing host. He organised cheap ski passes and all hire for us. Transfer to the bus was a great bonus. Taka really cares about his guests and the rooms are very clean and neat. Private onsen is amazing and value for money. Location is excellent for skiing with the bus right out the door to the mountains.

The property was in Echoland; an excellent location being next to Lion Ski Rental, Jaja Supermarket & many delicious restaurants nearby. Takao and his wife were wonderful hosts; extremely friendly, welcoming and always smiling. Takao speaks English and was so kind to take us from and to the train station. The hotel itself feels like a country Japanese home with beautiful and classy decor. There is a fireplace. There is also a private onsen (book once a day) that guests can use with washing facilities - wonderful!! The breakfasts were superb. Each breakfast was home-cooked - delicious omelette with sausage/bacon, bread and jam, cereal and milk, juice, yoghurt, salad, fruit and tea. A nutritious and protein-packed breakfast that will prepare you for a day of skiing/snowboarding. The room was big!! Bed was really comfortable. Toilet had everything we needed. Beautiful cute room!! I love everything about Hotel Soyokaze. We felt like special guests staying in someone’s home. Thank you so much, Takao & wife. Staying here was a highlight for my partner and I in Japan. We will always cherish our special experience here.

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Location was absolutely fantastic and the hosts were amazing and super helpful.

The location was excellent, a few steps from the main street in Echoland. The facility was clean, warm and very quiet. Mostly, Taka-san, the owner was most enjoyable and very helpful letting us know the mountain and ski status daily, how to get the most efficient shuttles to and from the ski resorts, and arranging any transportation to and from bus and train stations. Very friendly and made our stay quite enjoyable.

Exceptional stay at hotel soyokaze! Our room was so spacious and had everything we needed, there were fresh towels and bins replaced daily. Takao the owner went above and beyond for us, taking us to and from the bus terminal, to the atm across town, and to drop our bag off at the delivery service. He was so so lovely. The location is just perfect as well, walking distance to everything you could need for a snow trip. We will be back!

There is nothing bad I could say!

Everything! The owners we so helpful in terms of suggestions on the best ski locations due to weather , restaurants suggestions were fabulous. The location is perfect for the shuttle bus, little store , and restaurant. Fabulous little private Onsen you can book a time slot for each day.

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Location is perfect is staying in Echoland. The owners are a typically wonderful, warm and accommodating Japenese couple. They're knowlegdeable, great cooks and would go out of their way to help you. The onsen is amazing.

The hotel is extremely convenient location wise. A 1 minute walk to the Main Street in echoland with great access to buses going to the slopes. Takao and his wife are excellent hosts. Takao picked us up from the train and dropped us to the bus and gave us some great advice throughout our stay. The private onsen was also a game changer.

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Best accommodation in Echoland, couldn't recommend it more highly. Amazing private onsen!

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I stayed for three nights. Thank you Kata for your hospitality. The hotel is very clean and tidy, with many plants, which makes it feel very fresh and elegant. The room is spacious and tidy, and the hot spring is very comfortable. I will come again next year.

Excellent and comfortable stay

Absolutely amazing stay, hotel was clean and cosy, the location is perfect and Taka was so friendly and helpful

Very close to ski fields and restaurants. Quiet. The owners were amazing- very helpful and attentive. Great breakfasts.

This is the best hotel we stayed in on our Japan holiday! The owners are INCREDIBLE, so kind, helpful and well managed. Onsen - amazing, can book in daily! Location - incredible, close to all snow bus stops! Right in echoland the central hub! Rooms - big, comfortable beds, own bathroom, so warm and perfect. Breakfast option available.

Nothing bad to say at all! Will stay here again!

Hosts were lovely. Location perfect. Rooms clean , spacious and comfortable. Service exceptional. Onsen bonus.

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Great location and well sized rooms. The private onsen is really nice feature. The price is good compared to other properties in the area. The rooms are bit dated but they are clean and bed was comfortable.

Amazing onsen, incredibly friendly staff, great transportation to and from the bus station. Perfect location. Takao and his wife are great. You have to schedule breakfast every day you want it and specify the time.

Our bed was very large, but quite hard, and it had an odd "ridge" in the middle. Some of the pillows were this corn-type texture that wasn't the best.

Great location right in the heart of echo land near all the shuttle stops for skiing. Beautiful property with a very nice private onsen to soak in after your ski day. Highly recommend!

Exceptional service, great location with easy access to the two main ski fields, close to the ski shuttle buses and many restaurants. Great value breakfasts available at the hotel as an option.

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Takao and his wife were wonderful hosts and made us feel very at home! The breakfast was also very yummy and the location was great!

Amazing property. Full tiny home away from home. Loads of space. Beautiful breakfast. Fully fitted out hotel with drying room and storage plus complimentary Onsen. Washer dryer and kitchen. Takao and his wife were the most wonderful hosts. We cannot recommend this fantastic hotel highly enough

We couldn’t stay another month.

Takao and his wife are amazing hosts. Hotel is very clean with only I think 11 rooms. Very personal. Has everything you need, AND a beautiful private onsen. Takao looked after us so well. Location is fantastic with a 10m walk to Main Street Echoland. This was our second stay, and we will be back! Thanks Takao. xox

Taka and his wife are excellent hosts. Warm and inviting, Taka went out of his way to make us comfortable. From picking us up at the bus station, helping us with luggage transfers, discounted lift passes, and restaurant recommendations, they made us feel very much at home. The hotel also has a beautiful sento, perfect after a day on the slopes. The shuttle bus stop and local combini is right around the corner, making getting around super easy. In-house breakfast fueled us up before heading out, and little treats and delicious mandarins to take with us. I highly recommend Hotel Soyokaze for a Hakuba stay.

Locates at the center of Hakuba, it will be the best choice if you go skiing since the bus, ski rental, restaurants and JaJa store locate within 100m and you can enjoy the hot pool after skiing. The owner Takao and his wife are very friendly and you can communicate them for the help by English.

pick up from the bus station, onsite onsen

The property could not be better located - right near a Main Street of cafes, pubs and restaurants. There is a convenience store literally 50m away. Shuttle buses to most of the major ski resorts on the same street.

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The host Takao was very accommodating and allowed for a slightly earlier check in. There was also a private onsen for which we could make a booking for during our stay there. There was parking available if you drive and a coin laundry at the basement. The space in the room was sufficient for 2 open luggages. The location was great as well as it was in the heart of Echoland, 5-10 min drive away from the Goryu-Hakuba 47 and Happo one and a few min walk away from a convenience store and multiple restaurants.

The room floors were not heated but there was a heater machine in the room that kept the room sufficiently warm.

Great location and hospitality by the host.

The cabin we had for a family of 4 was fantastic. Suits children in upstairs loft style room. The onsen in the hotel was lovely and available every night for a private session. Taku was incredibly helpful in picking up and dropping off at the bus station and arranging discounted lift passes.

Excellent location, near the bus stop to the snow resorts, convenience stores and heaps of restaurants. Moreover a wholesome experience with the kind and friendly staff who put in a lot of effort to make your stay exceptional (and worthy of a review and I don’t do many)! The onsen after a day of ski is icing on the cake. We would gladly return to Soyokaze.

Takao-san and his wife were the most welcoming and helpful hosts I had ever met. We were staying for 4 nights and drove to the property by car. As it was snowing so much that week, Takao helped us to prepare our car for the journey and updating us the road conditions. They were always there to help us from booking skiing lessons, restaurants to offering options on where to ski. The property was right in the middle of Ecoland, so a short walk to everywhere. It also located in the middle of all the ski resorts so it was always no more than 15-20 mins drive away to each ski resort. Our room was comfortable, clean and spacious. There was one private onsen which could be booked on the day, and I never had any problem booking the time I wanted, it was a great way to end an evening. We also made the mistake of not booking the first day breakfast and ended up going to Calico which is just across the street from Soyakaze, it was lousy and ran by Australian so not the authentic Japanese experience we were looking for. We loved the breakfast at Soyakaze, it was the right amount and all of the food was delicious. So definitely recommend to book the breakfast in advance. We only found out on the last night there yjey they also offer dinner on request. We will probably try it out next time. It was sad that we needed to leave, wish we could stay longer.

Got booked up so quickly.

I think this place is decent but not sure how it has the high high ratings it does. Location is good but everything in echo land is

The rules for the Onsen should be more clear. I could not invite my family to enjoy the Onsen with me because they were not guests of the hotel and the owner became extremely angry when we tried to use it together.

Great location close to restaurants, ski rentals and free shuttle buses. Hosts were awesome too.

Clean rooms, great breakfast, nice onsen, best location in Habuka. Remarkable host and hostess. Close to shuttle bus stop, convenience store, several restaurants, ski rental shops, and 10 ski resorts.

That we had to leave after 5 wonderful days

Friendly family run accomodation in main ski area close to ski hire, bus to slopes. Spacious room, comfortable beds. Owner picked us up from and dropped us back at main bus station, helped with ski tickets, etc. Spoke a little English. private Onsen was gorgeous.

Breakfast not included, but easy to get from local store and keep in fridge. Paid for breakfast one morning on site, and was Ok.

Takao-san and his partner were amazing hosts that helped us every step of the way, even for reccomendations for which mountains and restuarants to head to (they even took the effort to call and make additional reservations) We booked the mobile home, which was incredibly modern, clean and sleek, 10/10 reccomend. There was also an onsen, which is fantastic after a hard day on the slopes

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- Bedroom - Onsen - Staff - Breakfast

Super clean and feels like home as soon as you walk in. The onsen was really nice too. Thank you to Takao and his wife for taking such good care of us while we were there. They were so accomodating helping us out with discounted lift tickets, showing us where to go for the shuttles, driving us wherever we needed to go. Definitely staying here again when we go back. It’s also a super short walk to the Main Street in Echoland.

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Great stay - definitely recommend. Takao and his wife are great hosts. Takao did the pickup and drop-off at the train station at the start and end of our trip. Always met with a smile and greeting when we stepped in the front door. Spacious room, large king bed, clean - couldn't ask for more.

Great location. Great staff!

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Fantastic location, lovely place to stay.

The hosts were the loveliest people, very hospitable and helpful. Takao drove us to and from the bus terminal multiple times. The location was perfect, right in the middle of Echoland, just steps away from bars, restaurants, grocery store, and shuttle bus stop. The onsen is amazing, you book in for a private session free of charge.

The location of the property is perfect for those who are planning to ski, or just want to stay close to cafes and restaurants. There is great places to eat less than 200m away, and the shuttle bus is also very close. The host is so lovely, and goes out of his way to pick you up and drop you off to the bus / train station at the start and end of your trip, and is always around to greet you. The private onsen is also amazing, and is the perfect way to end the day after being on the slopes. I can’t recommend more!!!

I booked Hotel Soyokaze for six nights for our January skiing holiday in Hakuba. Our booking was two rooms - one for the adults & one for my older teens. (For any Aussies out there, the decor is similar to bed & breakfast/country style). Soyakaze is a lovely & quaint 'lodge-style' accommodation in the heart of Echoland. It had everything we needed - a good-sized room, comfortable beds, a clean bathroom with good water pressure, plus easy-to-use washing & drying machines! The ski equipment drying room is excellent. A gorgeous wood fireplace in the communal dining area is a nice place to sit and relax. The location was brilliant, with cafes, restaurants, bars, ski rental & bus transport just a few meters away on the main strip of Echoland. After a long day of skiing or sightseeing, you can book private relaxation at the hotel's Onsen, which is magical! If you prefer breakfast or dinner at Hotel Soyokaze instead of at the many options available on the street, you can book with advance notice. We booked breakfast the day before, but dinner might require more notice - so remember to check with the hotel. You can purchase discounted ski tickets from Hotel Soyokaze for IIMORI ZONE/ Able Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba 47 ski resorts. This was so convenient because our ski lessons with 'Hakuba Snow Sports' commenced here. Our host & hotel owner, Takao (Tukka), was AMAZING & was so kind & professional to ensure we were happy from when we arrived to when we left. Leaving was so sad because we felt we were leaving behind a good friend. Thank you, Tukka, for EVERYTHING; we had such a great time at Hotel Soyokaze & fully appreciate your hospitality.

Everything was great!

We had the best stay ever here. Our host were so helpful and welcoming. The breakfast is amazing and wish now we had organised it for every day. Thank you

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