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Big Bear Apartments
forumWhat families say
Guests describe the units as so attractive and well kept that they felt they could live there, and some mention picking up ingredients at the nearby supermarket and enjoying a barbecue in the evening. The property is also rated highly across booking sites.
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Kids Facilities
Self-contained condominium and chalet units
Self-contained condominium and chalet units
Units range in size from studios up to three-bedroom chalets of about 150 sq m, each with its own entrance and private bathroom, giving a family a space entirely to itself. Many units have a living and dining area, so they also suit multiple families traveling together or three generations. Connecting rooms are available in some units and require a reservation.
- •Children ages 0 to 2 stay free when co-sleeping
- •The entire property is non-smoking; pets are allowed in the chalets only with advance reservation, and not in the apartments
Full kitchen
Full kitchen
Every unit has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop, toaster, dishwasher and kitchenware, so you can cook with ingredients from the nearby supermarket. A rice cooker is available to borrow free of charge. It is handy for preparing baby food and children's meals. There is also a barbecue garden outside, available by reservation for a fee.
Ski-in, ski-out snow play
Ski-in, ski-out snow play
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The property sits at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort, about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift, so you can head out to the slopes with your skis or snowboard already on. Lift-ticket discounts and ski and ski-wear rentals are available, which makes a family ski trip easier to manage.
Private bathroom in each unit
Private bathroom in each unit
There is no communal bath or onsen on site; bathing is in each unit's private bathroom, which has a bathtub, so the family can use it freely on their own. The day-use onsen Happo no Yu is very close by, and Mimizuku no Yu is also within walking distance.
Overview
Big Bear Apartments is a set of self-contained condominium and chalet units with full kitchens at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort. Units range from studios to three-bedroom chalets, each with its own entrance and private bathroom, so a family has the space entirely to itself. The ski-in, ski-out location is about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift, and lift-ticket discounts and ski and ski-wear rentals are available. Each unit has a crib and a humidifier, and guests can cook for themselves or enjoy a barbecue, making it a good fit for a family ski trip.
Big Bear Apartments is a set of self-contained condominium and chalet units with full kitchens in Wadano-no-Mori, Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture. It stands at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort, and its ski-in, ski-out location about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift is a real draw.
Units
There is a wide choice of units to suit your group size and plans: studio apartments (about 40 sq m), one-bedroom units (about 50 sq m) and two-bedroom units (about 57 sq m), plus two-bedroom chalets (about 110 sq m) and three-bedroom chalets (about 150 sq m). Each is a self-contained unit with its own entrance and private bathroom, and many have a living and dining area, so multiple families traveling together or three generations can spread out comfortably. Connecting rooms are available in some units and require a reservation.
Kitchen and Facilities
Every unit has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop, toaster, dishwasher and kitchenware, so you can cook with ingredients from the nearby supermarket. A rice cooker is available to borrow free of charge. Outside there is a barbecue garden where a grill, fuel, cooking utensils, tables and chairs can be used by reservation, at JPY 3,000 per day for up to 4 people and JPY 600 for each additional person. There is also a free self-service laundry and a ski drying room. Units come with a crib, humidifier, individual air conditioning and a bidet toilet seat.
Skiing and Snow Play
The property sits at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort, about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift, so you can head straight out to the slopes with your skis or snowboard already on. Lift-ticket discounts and ski and ski-wear rentals are available, which makes a family ski trip in winter easier to manage.
Baths and the Surrounding Area
There is no communal bath or onsen on site; bathing is in each unit's private bathroom, which has a bathtub. The day-use onsen Happo no Yu is very close by, and Mimizuku no Yu is also within walking distance. Children ages 0 to 2 stay free when co-sleeping. Check-in is from 3 p.m., with last check-in around 9 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. The entire property is non-smoking, and pets are allowed in the chalets only with advance reservation (not in the apartments).
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 4773-2 Wadano-no-Mori, Hokujo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano 399-9301 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 7 minutes by car from Hakuba Station on the JR Oito Line. The property sits at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort, about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift. A free shuttle bus connects JR Hakuba Station, the ski resort and the supermarket; pickup from Hakuba Station must be reserved by the day before. |
| trainNearest station | Hakuba Station |
| local_parkingParking | The first car is free. From the second car onward, parking is JPY 1,000 per night, or free if a space at one of the other buildings is open. |
| callPhone | +81-90-9356-0428 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do young children stay free at Big Bear Apartments?
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Children ages 0 to 2 stay free when co-sleeping. Each unit is listed as having a crib, but that information comes only from the booking site, so please confirm the details with the property when you book.
Is there a communal bath or onsen?
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No. There is no communal bath or onsen on site, and bathing is in each unit's private bathroom, which has a bathtub. The day-use onsen Happo no Yu is very close by, and Mimizuku no Yu is also within walking distance.
Can we cook our own meals, including baby food?
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Yes. Every unit has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop, toaster, dishwasher and kitchenware, and you can shop at the nearby supermarket. A rice cooker is available to borrow free of charge. There is also a barbecue garden outside, available by reservation, with a grill, fuel, cooking utensils, tables and chairs for JPY 3,000 per day for up to 4 people and JPY 600 for each additional person.
How close are the ski slopes?
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The property is at the foot of Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort, about a 1-minute walk from the Kitaone lift, so you can head straight out with your skis or snowboard on. Lift-ticket discounts and ski and ski-wear rentals are available, and there is a ski drying room.
How do we get there from Hakuba Station, and what about parking?
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It is about 7 minutes by car from Hakuba Station on the JR Oito Line. A free shuttle bus connects JR Hakuba Station, the ski resort and the supermarket, and pickup from Hakuba Station must be reserved by the day before. The first car parks free; from the second car onward it is JPY 1,000 per night, or free if a space at one of the other buildings is open.
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