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The living room at Koru House, with leather sofas and the wood fire burning Koru House from outside in winter, with deep snow and the snow loader out front The Koru House sign under fresh snow at night The wood fire burning in the living room The dining room with its long wooden tables

A Cosy, Family-Run Lodge in Hakuba Goryu

Koru House is warm, quiet and practical in all the right ways. A comfortable base near Hakuba Goryu for families and small groups, with thoughtful details and hosts that help.

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5.0 on Google from 11 reviews (opens in a new tab)

35+ Years in Hakuba...

Koru House is owned and operated by Jade & Aya, a Kiwi-Japanese couple. We live on the property with our son, daughter and two cats, and we love sharing our home and our corner of Hakuba with guests from all over the world. We're here to help you make the most of your stay, from restaurant tips to the best spots on the mountain. Most of all, we want you to leave feeling like you've stayed with friends.

For more than 35 years, Aya's parents welcomed guests here as Pension Violette, and we're carrying on what they began. We renovated top to bottom in 2025 and opened as Koru House in January 2026.

Violette was named after the first flower of spring and the new beginnings it promises. The koru, New Zealand's unfurling fern, stands for the same thing: new growth and a new cycle of life. Koru House carries on where Violette left off.

Aya's parents at Pension Violette Family and friends around the dinner table at Pension Violette An old photo of a group of young skiers lined up in the snow An old photo of friends and a dog, from the Violette years An old photo of a skier in the snowy woods, from the Violette years Koru House today, after a big snowfall Kids riding in the bucket of the snow loader while the snow is cleared A wooden bench and lamp in the living room today

Built for Easy Hakuba Holidays

  • Comfort First

    Sleep, warmth and layout designed for winter. Snug beds and warm wood throughout.

  • Drying Room

    Gear dries properly overnight.

  • Wood Fire

    A big wood fire in the living room to come home to.

  • Cooked Breakfast

    Every morning, included in your stay.

  • Japanese Bath

    A deep Japanese-style bath to soak in after a day on the mountain.

  • Local Hosts

    Help when you need it, no fuss.

Four Guest Rooms

Book one room, two, or all four for your group.

  • One of the double rooms, with daylight from two windows A double room in the evening, with bedside lamps on

    Double Rooms

    3 rooms · up to 2 guests each

    For couples, or two friends sharing.

  • The triple room, with a bunk bed and a single bed

    Triple Room

    1 room · up to 3 guests

    For a small family, or three friends on the same ski plan.

  • The living room, with the stairs, the wood stove and sofas by the big windows The living and dining room, with wooden ceilings and floors The stairs, bookshelves and wood stove in the living room The drying room, with racks for skis, snowboards and boots The shared washbasins, with tiled splashbacks and wooden mirrors The wood fire with firewood stacked beside it

    Every Guest Room

    All 4 rooms · up to 9 guests

    Booked just for your group. We live here too, so we're around if you need anything.

Bathrooms are shared: 2 women's toilets, 2 men's toilets, and a bathroom with 2 showers and a Japanese-style bath. Bath and showers are open 6:30 to 9:30 AM and 4:30 to 10:30 PM.

Your Stay

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
By 10:00 AM
Breakfast
7:30 to 8:30 AM, included
Winter minimum stay
4 nights, December to March
Children
5 and over. Younger kids? Get in touch
Parking
On site. Let us know in advance

Shared living and dining room with a fridge and microwave. Free WiFi, drinking water, tea and coffee. Shoes off inside, no smoking, quiet after 11 PM. Out late? There's a keycode.

Eggs benedict with bacon, mushrooms and fruit Pancakes with berries, kiwi fruit, banana and bacon Pancakes with banana, kiwi fruit and blueberries Avocado toast with scrambled eggs and sausages A freshly baked loaf of bread

Rates

Per night, including breakfast, tax and Hakuba's accommodation tax.

  • Winter

    December to March

    ¥12,000

    ¥15,000 for a double room to yourself within a group booking

  • Green Season

    April to November

    ¥9,000

    ¥12,000 for a double room to yourself within a group booking

A 30% non-refundable deposit confirms your stay. The balance is due 90 days before arrival, and cancellations from then on aren't refunded.

Guest Reviews

  • Jade and Aya are just genuinely good people who go way beyond what you'd expect.

    James, Google review

  • I ended up extending my stay because of how much I loved staying here.

    Hayley, Google review

  • We actually missed them and their house when we left!

    Michelle, Google review

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Near Hakuba Goryu

We're in Kamishiro, in the Goryu area of Hakuba, near Hakuba Goryu. Easy ski access and calm evenings.

The bus to Goryu and Hakuba47 stops nearby, and there are Japanese and Western restaurants within walking distance.

Map: Koru House in Kamishiro, near the Hakuba Goryu ski area base (Escal Plaza), Hakuba 47 and Kamishiro Station HAKUBA GORYU HAKUBA 47 Escal Plaza Kamishiro Station Koru House
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Koru House Hakuba
22200-35 Kamishiro, Hakuba-mura
Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano 399-9211, Japan

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A river and the snowy Hakuba mountains on a clear winter day Skiers and snowboarders on the slopes, with the snowy mountains behind Fresh snow on the slopes, with the mountains behind Snow-covered trees in winter

Before You Book

How do I book?

Send us an enquiry with your dates and who's coming. We'll reply personally with availability and the total. Your booking is confirmed once the 30% deposit is paid.

Is there a minimum stay?

In winter (December to March) the minimum stay is 4 nights. For green-season stays, just ask.

Can we bring children?

Children aged 5 and over are very welcome. Got younger ones? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

What's the cancellation policy?

The 30% deposit is non-refundable, and nothing is refunded within 90 days of arrival. We recommend travel insurance.

Do you have pets? Can I bring mine?

Sorry, we can't take guests' pets. We have two cats, Shima and Yamato. So we're also not a good fit if you're allergic to cats.

Do you serve dinner?

Breakfast only. There are restaurants within walking distance, and we'll point you to our favourites.

Tell Us When You'd Like to Come

Your dates, how many of you and anything else we should know. Aya or Jade will reply personally, and a copy of your enquiry lands in your inbox.

Winter stays (December to March) are 4 nights minimum.

Prefer email? [email protected]