Social powder outpost
Skiers and snowboarders gather in the communal lounge for evening drinks and weekly pool tournaments after long powder days.
What it’s good at
Listed
Dedicated ski storage and drying rooms support days spent exploring the Tsugaike Kogen snow slopes.
Listed
An open communal lounge features a felted pool table, casual drinks, and a shared kitchen for evening meals.
Listed
Set in Tsugaike village, steps from local izakayas and regional buses connecting the Hakuba Valley ski areas.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Tsugaike Gondola sits three minutes away on foot, with local izakayas, ski shuttles, and village bathhouses right nearby.
The rooms
Accommodations range from private twin and double rooms to shared bunk dormitories, paired with communal shower booths and Japanese washlets.
At the table
A timber bar pours cold beer beside the shared kitchen, where guests cook meals around a long dining bench.
How it began
Taking its name from the Japanese word for yes, the lodge opened in 2017 as an unpretentious base for chasing powder.
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.