Powder Temple, near Hakuba Valley Ski Area, offers a cozy coffee shop/cafe with continental breakfast. Relax on the terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, luggage storage, and express check-out, all provided by highly praised staff.
Hakuba is home to Powder Temple. Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Hakuba Mini Train Park and Yupuru Kizakiko are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Hakuba travel guide
At Powder Temple, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
A free area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Powder Temple include amenities such as free WiFi.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Ski storage
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Terrace
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
Powder Temple Hotel Hakuba
Powder Temple Hotel
Powder Temple Hakuba
Powder Temple Hotel
Powder Temple Hakuba
Powder Temple Hotel Hakuba
Frequently asked questions
Is Powder Temple pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Powder Temple?
Check-in begins at 1 PM.
What time is check-out at Powder Temple?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Powder Temple located?
Situated in Hakuba, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hakuba Saegusa Art Museum and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area. Hakuba Green Sports Park and Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Hakuba Station is 30 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Powder Temple Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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While this place is getting updated and renovated, I really enjoyed my stay here at Powder Temple. Hannah, Freya, Jack, Calle and Ture made the stay very welcoming. While work was being done to the place during my stay I was never bothered by it. It felt very homely and comfortable and the team always checked in to make sure everything was going well.
The room was clean and had everything I needed; even a nice toiletry kit as I had forgot some toothpaste.
Powder Temple made it seem like you were staying in a cabin with friends. East access to the slopes as there is a station to take a bus straight to 47 and Goryu which is very convenient.
Will definitely stay here again.
It was an excellent stay. The staff and owner were super accomodating, couldnt have been nicer. Its super nice and comfy inside, with good facilities for drying gear and storing boards. The location being right next to the bus stop makes it one of the best locations in Hakuba. This is top choice accomodation if you want to snowboard in Hakuba.
Douglas
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Breanna
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
My partner and I had a nice stay at Powder Temple. Affordable accomodation that is walkable to popular areas of Hakuba and also has bus stations to town and ski resorts out the front. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful with check in/out, tips and tricks about the area and just up for a chat. The accommodation is currently still in maintenance in some areas of the building but still a great place to stay to experience all the Hakuba has to offer. Thanks for a wonderful stay Powder Temple!
This property was so convientiently located and comfortable to stay in. Thier contintental breakfast was above and beyond and i dont know how i am going to go back to reality without my daily crossiant. The beds were super comfy and had a bar that we could access whenever we wanted. The Valley snow buses stop right out the front so we didnt have to walk too far in our snowboarding gear. Jake, the owner, was super helpful and friendly. We have already booked in for 23/24 season.
Monica
6/10 Okay
Jonty
Feb 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Renovations currently underway
Couldn’t speak more highly off the staff - made our stay really enjoyable and were super accomodating. Good location and reasonable value. But the current condition of the hotel is nothing like the photos. We were completely surprised to find the renovations currently underway in the hotel. Then the associated inconveniences like issues with heating, plumbing, electricity and the flooring. Both my friends slipped / cut their foot on the stairs that are currently unfinished. Overall, still a very reasonable option but expect some inconvenience without any notice from the owner.
This is the worst hotel I’ve stayed in in Japan and a very disappointing stay. First, it looks nothing like the photos. It is undergoing a renovation that is half done and seems abandoned. Hazardous chemicals are stored in the hallways. (I have photos where a large container clearly marked as hazardous and flammable is being stored in the hallway). The high staircase out front has no guard rail and is unsafe. Parts of the floors are stripped and not finished. The interior staircase is stripped and unfinished. On top of that the hotel was not very clean. The bathrooms were not up to Japan standards. The ski storage room has trash about the floor. There was no soap in the bathroom and we had to request it. The staff was the only bright spot as they were kind and helpful. But otherwise this place is not safe and poor quality.
I travel the world and it is without doubt the worst experience I’ve ever had. Rude , eyeballing you the whole time, place is literally falling apart! They are supposed to pick u up from the bus stop and when called, told they can’t afford to pay their staff and to get there yourself and find your room key behind the bar !!!!!! Booked 2 ensuite rooms and had to use communal facilities 2fligjts down . 2showers and 3toilets for the whole lodge . I will make a formal complaint when l get back to Australia. We left a day early because of them and they didn’t give my son his deposit.
Siegmar
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rosie
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were awesome and incredibly helpful. Room was ready before check-in, quite the pleasant surprise. Staff went above and beyond with being available and setting up breakfast.
Handy storage room for ski gear and hot wax available for snowboard/ skis at a reasonable price. My board looks great! Rooms could use some love but the bed/ pillows/ blankets made for a restful sleep.
Rosie
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Richard
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a hostel type arrangement.....I guess one could call it a hotel. It has a big common area great for meeting people, having a BEvERage, a good kitchen and the owners/ staff are very kind and accommodating.
They are doing some renos with respect to the shower and toilet areas which is warranted. My room was clean, but could use a bit of a spruce up (i.e. only one receptacle plug worked, no towel rack in the bathroom), but that is minor. Overall, you get what you pay for (good value) and the owner and his wife are fine people.
Good vibes, very helpful and nice staffs!Don't hesitate to stay here!
Elsa
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 25, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and awesome hang out area. The room I was in was rustic but the price is right and I am not complaining. Good location to walk around Hakuba.
The lodgers about a 20 min walk to Ecoland, where all the eatery’s etc are. Although we were a little way from this, we were very happy with this location. The bus to the slopes in right outside, the stop is at this hotel, so fantastic, accommodation was good, we are a family of 4 and stayed in the apartment. Coming from Sydney we were slightly cold at first but the manager provided us with extra heating, so nil issues. Breakfast was basic, but enough and they made an effort most days with a little extra something ie pancake. There is dinner at the lodge for else there are places to eat that are close by. I would recommend this lodge to anyone and I would stay again. There is a 7/11 close by too
Powder temple was the perfect vibe , location was awesome with bus stop right out the front, however was a 10-15min walk to get to bars etc. Service was awesome and overall a great place to stay
Only negative was that breakfast was pretty average just bread and condiments or cereal and yogurt, don't expect a hot breakky.
Friendly welcome and environment introduction, the public living room is huge and the bed were soft. The shuttle bus station just in front of hotel very convient.
The host of the hotel is very friendly and welcoming. He picked me from the train station. and upgraded me to a room with on suite bath room. The room is on the small side but is very standard in Japan. The price is very cheap and bus stop is nearby.