I want to just start off by saying, this should be 5/5 like the majority has stated, but a few things forced me to drop it, though it hurts me to do it;) First the POSITIVES: The location is awesome, minutes to 2 ski shuttle stops, 2 blocks from the ski rental shop, and 2-4 blocks from several good pubs... More

Upon our arrival to Hakuba Station, we were picked up by Kikhuo and take to Echoland which is the best area in Hakuba to stay if you want to be close to every mountain. The Lodge is only a 150m from the free shuttle bus stop which will pick you up and take you to the mountains. The rooms are... More

Friend and i spend two weeks skiing in Hakuba, and we stayed the whole time in Side Hill. It was everything that we hoped for. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was different every morning, and delicious! In the bathroom my favorite place was the granite jet bath, it helped to recover from the day of skiing and hiking. Lounge area... More

This was like staying in someone's house - several rooms a cosy lounge with a fire place and several bathrooms on the ground floor. This is a wonderful and interestingly different place to stay at - not like a normal hotel at all. A family run place they are very hospitable with the wife very shy and retiring. Food is... More

So this was my second trip to Hakuba, but my first stay at Side Hill Pension. From the get go I recieved a quick, detailed email reply relating to availabilities, prices etc.The website was detailed, easy to read and well maintained.We travelled over for the last few weeks of the ski season and upon arrival knew we had made the... More

This is my second visit to Sidehill. I travelled with my wife for a snowboarding holiday in Hakuba in Jan. Kikuo and the family is very friendly. Room and common area are clean and tidy. FOODs are very good. Kikuo even arranged a birthday party for me! Since this is the second time I visit Hakabua, I was more familiar... More

Stayed here for 7 nights and had a fantastic time. Lovely lodge in a great spot. Nice food and lounge / bar area and excellent hosts.

On our recent visit to Hakuba, we were able to book in a 10 night stay at Side Hill. We opted for the tatami room and used the communal toilets, basin area and ofuros (which are close, clean and convenient; the toilets are state of the art!). This worked perfectly for us. Our room heater was toasty and our towels... More

The best pension ever. We loved our stay in Side hill and Kikuo (the owner) was so nice. We will be back next winter sesason!