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Description
Close to ski lifts, rentals, restaurants and hot springs, with a shuttle stopping outside your front door – everything is within easy reach at Gakuto Villas. This estate of twelve newly built, self-contained, stylish houses is nestled in the woodlands of Hakuba Valley.
Sleeps: 4 guests (6 max)
Size: 98m²
Built: 2016
Gakuto Villas
Overview
Standalone chalets
Forest views
Ski slope views
Family friendly
Modern minimalist design
Calm light interiors
Walk to restaurants / bars
Guest local shuttle
Train / bus station transfers
The Gakuto Villas is a small estate of 12 wooden, two-storey lodges, nestled in a small cul-de-sac amongst Hakuba Valley’s pristine woodland. Everything is nearby – rentals, restaurants, a shuttle stop to get you to local resorts, or Happo Ski Resort is a short five-minute walk away.
Wood finishes and simple, chic styling are present throughout each chalet and each chalet is made light and airy by the steepled ceilings and skylights. Ample windows on each floor look out over the surrounding forests and help bring Hakuba’s nature indoors. Each villa has a kitchenette with a three-quarter sized fridge, microwave, a full host of appliances and utensils to help you cook during your stay. There is free high-speed WiFi throughout each lodge and the the living room features a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels and a DVD player.
There is ski storage in the entrance way, a dedicated washer and dryer in the unit, a bedroom and a bathroom on each floor, sleeping four adults as the standard setup. Two extra guests can stay for an extra charge: one fold-out bed can be placed in the upstairs bedroom, while a second guest can sleep on the sofa bed in the living room.
Gakuto Villas
Features
SAFETY / HYGIENE
- Standalone properties
- Self-catering properties
- Private entrance
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- In-house laundry
- Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
- Centralised heating
- Ski storage
- Washer / dryer
- Housekeeping / linen change every 5 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
- High-speed WiFi
- Cable / satellite TV
- DVD player
KITCHEN / DINING
- Kitchenette
- Dining table
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Nescafe coffee machine
- Coffee / tea / sugar on arrival
- Rice cooker
- Cutlery / plates
- Cooking utensils (limited)
- Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
- Western bedding
- Linen
- Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
- Rain shower
- Bath tub
- Japanese washlet toilet
- Towels
- Shower products
- Hair dryer
Gakuto Villas
Rooms
BEDROOM 1
The master bedroom is downstairs. One king-sized bed sleeps two guests comfortably. There is also a small seating area with a coffee table, an extended shelf/desk that can be used for computer work, and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. The downstairs bathroom is near this room and features a toilet and bath.
2 guests
1 king
BEDROOM 2
The second bedroom is upstairs and features two twin beds. Two people can sleep in these beds, and should you add an extra guest to the room they will sleep here on a fold-out bed (extra charges apply). There is a closet, chairs and tables, and views across the estate from large windows that let in the light.
2 guests
2 singles
Gakuto Villas
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
The Gakuto Villas are located in the Wadano Mori district, a 10-minute walk away from the Happo Ski Resort and a 30-minute walk to Hakuba station and downtown district. It’s a quiet and prestigious area with lush forests out of every window.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
Happo Ski Resort is around 10 minutes’ walk from your front door, and a local shuttle service stops just outside. Or if you prefer your own wheels, there is one parking space available for every villa (just make sure you bring your international drivers permit).
RESTAURANTS / BARS
Here in Hakuba Village there are restaurants, bars and onsens within walking distance. Management provides regular minivan drives to the local supermarket to help get you stocked up, or there are a souvenir and grocery shop just inside the Mominoki Hotel, a five-minute walk away.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra futon: ¥8,000 pp / night
- Baby cot / highchair / stair gate free on request
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Min stay: Low/High Season: 2 nights, Peak Season: 3 nights
- Surcharge applies on Fridays, Saturdays
- Check-in time: 3pm
- Check-out time: 10am
- Late checkout ¥15,000 per hour
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include Government tax and services (other websites add this on at the end of the booking)
- Rates quoted in JPY Japanese Yen
- 50% deposit due at time of booking
- 80% balance due 60 days before arrival
- Pay by credit card / PayPal / bank transfer
- See our full terms and conditions
Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please contact us before booking.
Alastair –
Super comfortable with lovely views of the forest outside. Loved our stay, thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.
Sara –
Great value villas for a small group. Easy access to Wadano Woods and lifts.
Rockers_73 –
Very happy with our stay at Gakuto Villas, very modern accommodation with great facilities and very close to the slopes and restaurants. Staff at Gakuto were lovely and very helpful too. I really recommend this place and will happily visit again.
Tripadvisor Reviewed on 15 March 2018
stayed in March 2018
Esther P –
My first visit to Hakuba. Stayed for 6nights in mid-Feb. Great location, nestled in nature and quiet. Was about less than 5mins ride from Hakuba main station to the villa. Villa is modern, clean, cozy with beautiful view into the surrounding forest and spacious enough to fit 4-6 adults easily. Washer/dryer was available.
Easy access to ski slopes via free shuttle bus or short walk to nearest ski lift. Bus stop is just few steps away from the guest house.
Staffs were incredibly friendly and accommodating, special thanks for helping me to find and arrange for ski lesson even when it came last minute!
There are some nice restaurants nearby (recommended by staff) and would advise to book in advance. Cooking was another option as kitchen was equipped to cook simple meals. Gakuto provides free shuttle to the grocery store.
Overall was an enjoyable and pleasant stay. One small housekeeping improvement that I can suggest was replenishing coffee capsules in the villa as there aren’t many cafes nearby to get coffee in the morning.
Would definitely return. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor Reviewed on 8 March 2018
Stayed in February 2018
RhodriJamesHK –
Modern, well built villas Two bedrooms and two bathrooms work well for families. Ski slopes / ski hire within 5-10 mins walking distance if no car. Also near a lot of cafes / restaurants. Great staff!
Tripadvisor Reviewed on 18 February 2018