Hakuba Historic Hotel

The historical sites in Hakuba are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and mountain landscape.

Based on our travel expertise, Pension Cottage Shokubutsushi is a top hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia.

Hakuba is home to 459 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Top places to visit include Hakuba Valley Ski Area and Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort and Hakuba Green Sports Park.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Hakuba, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Hakuba, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.