The international community within Hakuba
A boutique hotel serving the international community Michael Baker, manager of Pension Powderhouse
Pension Powderhouse is located amid trees on the way to the Hakuba 47 ski resort. This pension is so popular that it is generally filled up even on weekdays during the winter season. Manager Michael Baker is from Australia.
Hakuba is an ideal place–we couldn’t ask for more
Kevin Mollard
Kevin Mollard helps real estate businesses in Hakuba and also operates an online hotel booking system. After living in Japan for several years, the lure of life in a mountain village finally led Kevin to Hakuba. "I also went to Niseko in Hokkaido and other places, none of which attracted me like Hakuba. I have no inconvenience here, from shopping to medical facilities and transportation. Hakuba’s ski slopes and landscapes outshine those of Niseko."
Exploring Dining & Night Life in Hakuba.
Hakuba’s streetscapes have been steadily changing with the increase of the inbound population. Some old buildings have been transformed into diners featuring both a stylish and nostalgic atmosphere. There are also, other restaurants that maintain their traditional tastes. Keep an eye on the evolution of the eating spots in Hakuba.
An Asian resort that suddenly appeared in snow country.
Thaifoon Cafē, which serves Asian-style food, opened in December 2007 inside the Olympic Village on the cliff that overlooks Happo One. This place has the atmosphere of an Asian beach resort fused with an amusement park. Due to the stairwell design, guests can see each floor of the building: Tsunami Bar with a beach bar atmosphere on the first floor, Restaurant Thaifoon Cafe on the second floor and private rooms on the third floor. The menu includes tom yum kung, nasi goreng and spring rolls, all of which taste as good as the originals served in South East Asia. You can also enjoy the lively mood of the DJ booth in the bar area, or relax in a private room that offers a panoramic view of the Happo One Ski Slopes.
Kikyo -ya
The traditional flavors of Japan, loved by everyone
When the movie "Giniro-no Season (The Silvery Season)" was shot in Hakuba, movie stars visited this sushi restaurant day after day. Kikyo-ya is well known with non-Japanese travelers as a must visit restaurant. The chef says that when the foreign guests started to come to his restaurant, he couldn’t speak English but some simple greetings. Through daily conversation with them, he started to catch more English words and communicate with them more smoothly. Kikyo-ya’s popularity with non-Japanese guests is not only because of special dishes on the menu, but because of the exquisite taste of sushi that are made from fresh seafood directly from the Sea of Japan. The reasonable prices also welcome everybody. The lunch menu includes various set meals, which is another draw for Kikyo-ya’s regular customers and the chef, who is very approachable, has many fans, including celebrities. Kikyo-ya is also a place where guests can enjoy crosscultural communication over their sushi.
