Minamiya
Family-friendly Hakuba hotel with extensive spa and onsen
About this hotel
Minamiya offers a comfortable stay in Hakuba, ideal for families and those seeking relaxation after a day on the slopes. While not ski-in/ski-out, the hotel provides easy access to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort & Snow Field, just an 8-minute taxi ride away. The vibrant Echoland area, with its dining and entertainment options, is also a short 7-minute walk. The hotel's standout feature is its comprehensive spa and wellness area, including a public bath, a traditional onsen, an open-air bath, and private bath options, complemented by a sauna. This makes unwinding after skiing a central part of the experience. With a restaurant on-site, free Wi-Fi, and parking, Minamiya covers all the essentials for a hassle-free mountain holiday.
- Spa & wellness area
- Onsen and open-air bath
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
Our take
Minamiya is a family-friendly Hakuba base built around its baths: a public bath, an onsen, an open-air bath, a private bath and a sauna. A restaurant and free parking make arrival by car easy. The Hakuba Iwatake ski area is an 8-minute taxi ride away, so this is not a ski-in address, while Echoland is a 7-minute walk for the evenings. Guests rate it 9.4 from 103 reviews. I would choose it for the onsen experience and a calm family stay rather than for lift access.
- Make sure to use the onsen and open-air bath after a day of skiing; it is the best way to relax your muscles.
- Take advantage of the short walk to Echoland for dinner and explore the local restaurants.
- Plan your taxi rides to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort & Snow Field in advance to maximize your time on the slopes.
Why we love it
- Extensive spa and wellness facilities
- Traditional onsen and open-air bath
- Kid-friendly amenities and restaurant
- Easy walk to Echoland's dining
Why guests love itMinamiya is kid-friendly and has an impressive spa area for its size: public bath, onsen, open-air bath, private bath and sauna. Our family booked the private bath so the children could soak with us, and the open-air bath became our evening favourite. The restaurant made dinners easy. Hakuba Iwatake is an 8-minute taxi ride, and Echoland's bars and shops are a 7-minute walk. Free Wi-Fi and parking too.