Nagano

The highland resort is located in Hakuba, on the foothills of Northen Japan Alps and has a refreshing outdoor hot spring bath.
There are 21 western-style rooms (bedrooms) in a large area of 6600 sq. m. There are 4 tennis courts in the vestibule, for which rackets and balls can
be hired free of charges. In winter, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
The location of the hotel is best for summer trekking in the North Alps. You
can bathe in the natural open-air bath in a beautiful forest environment.

Villa Alpen is conveniently located in front of a ski lift of the Sun Valley resort with all of the excellent resorts there easily reached. Using Sun Valley as a starting point, over 50 lifts and gondolas of the many resorts in Shiga Kogen are easily accessible.

Villa Alpen is owned by a professional skier, who has national ski instructor license of France and Italy and is a member of Professional Ski InstructorsEAssociation of Japan, with the convenience of the skier upmost in the minds of the owner. You can actually leave your room with your ski boots on! Villa Alpen has a number of English speaking staff and some who can also communicate in French. Villa Alpen also has a ski school and ski and snowboard rentals facilities.

Relax in the large public baths after a day on the slopes and savor the wonderful meals, while talking and enjoying the after-ski scene. Villa Alpen has had visitors from many countries including Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and America.

Please visit the Villa Alpen English Web site at the following address for more information, and please mention Snow Japan in any correspondence.

Located in the scenic Japanese Alps of Nagano, Japan, host of Winter Olympics!

Ski-in, ski-out on snow B & B accommodation in Shigakogen, largest ski resort area in Japan & Asia!

Unique English speaking family run lodge;

Traditional Japanese onsen (hotspring baths) downstairs on the premises;

Affordable basic cosy and warm accommodation (Japanese & Western style rooms );

Relaxed and informal atmosphere - you can wear your ski boots in the lobby, bar and rooms
if you want!


Dinner package available - lots of good, home-cooked food;

English speaking, in-house ski instructors for private or group lessons for all levels;

Ski-hire available;

Minimum lift queues, inexpensive lift tickets;

Free internet;

Close to the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park and Japanese culture;

Minimum jetlag from Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong.

Enjoy the charm and majestic world of the White Horse Hotels. With 3 premium properties to choose from all with their own distinct style and all offering a fusion of east meets west we can cater for all your requirements and suit any budget. Our hotels are positioned so as to take advantage of the main areas of Hakuba with Arctic situated in the main restaurant and bar district of Echoland, Sub Zero being only 100 metres to the ski lifts of Happo One and Double Black being placed in the centre of Wadano's beautiful enchanted forest.

The common factor with the hotels is the exceptional level of service that is both personable and professional and we pride ourselves on offering the best in Hakuba. Our experienced friendly staff combined with our well appointed establishments and gourmet wining and dining are just some of the reasons why our guests continue to book year after year. Our mission is to assure you of a most pleasurable, entertaining and enjoyable holiday here amidst the spirit of the magnificent Japanese Alps.