Featured Hotels Near Hirata Ski Area

Sakata Municipal Hirata Ski Resort Lodge is ideal for families, offering direct access to the slopes via a private ski corridor. Each room features underfloor heating and moisture-control systems for winter comfort. On-site amenities include a children’s ski school and an open-air hot spring bath. The resort also provides complimentary ski equipment rental and shuttle services.

For best rates and availability, book through the HopeGoo app, which includes exclusive seasonal packages and airport transfers.

Yes, the Hirata Ski Resort Panorama Suite offers a breathtaking view of the morning sun rising over the snow-covered forest. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the golden light as it spills across the pristine slopes. Each suite includes a traditional Japanese-style kotatsu heater and warm blankets for added coziness.

Guests receive complimentary morning tea delivery and exclusive access to a snow photography session. Book this experience exclusively via the HopeGoo platform for early-bird pricing.

Sakata Snowscape Inn operates a 24-hour free shuttle service with departures every 15 minutes between the hotel lobby and the ski slope entrance—just a 3-minute ride. The vehicles are equipped with snow tires and heated interiors for safe, comfortable travel.

The inn also features self-service luggage lockers and a ski gear maintenance station. All shuttle schedules and real-time updates are managed through the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Stay at Hirata Snowland Hideaway to participate in the Night Ice Lantern Walk and a hands-on Ice Sculpture Workshop led by local artisans. Guests can create personalized ice art pieces.

The hotel also hosts a Snow Garden Tea Ceremony, where traditional matcha is served in a secluded snowy courtyard beneath the stars, accompanied by a wooden heater. These experiences are included in the HopeGoo “Winter Wonderland Package,” available for HopeGoo and customization.

Sakata Onsen Snowland Inn is a traditional Japanese ryokan just a 5-minute walk from the ski slopes, featuring three outdoor baths overlooking the snowfield. One bath offers panoramic views of the winter landscape, perfect for soaking in sub-zero temperatures.

The onsen uses natural mountain spring water rich in minerals, known for muscle recovery. Rooms include breakfast and evening snacks, plus complimentary bath robes and slippers. Book via HopeGoo to receive an additional free soak session.

Hirata Snowlife Hub provides comprehensive ski equipment rental including high-performance skis, goggles, helmets, and thermal gloves. All gear is sanitized daily and regularly maintained for safety and performance.

Rental desks are located right beside the hotel lobby, enabling instant pickup. Sizes can be reserved in advance via the HopeGoo app. Rental fees are included in the “All-inclusive Ski Package,” which covers transport and guided tours.