Penke Panke was perfect! 2mins walk to the lifts, close to restaurants, bar right next door, free shuttle services to grocery store, atm and onsens daily, and amazing staff. Justin and his team were always willing to offer advice or lend a hand when needed. Always great to get some local knowledge. The team were really friendly and certainly made... More

I couldn't rate Penke Panke more highly. It is a friendly and comfortable lodge well set up for snow sport enthusiasts, located about 100m from the main Hakuba lift and a short walk to many restaurants. The complimentary breakfast was always filling with fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, toast, pastries, and something cooked by the in-house chef. The Penke Panke Bar... More

We stayed here in March 2012 for couple of nights. Its a very comfortable lodge with cozy rooms. We stayed in room 10 which I recommend. At first we booked a self contained room with kitchenette but it was a bit too humid in the room as it is on a ground level and wasn't so cozy. We asked if... More

We really enjoyed our stay at Penke Panke. Justin and his staff could not have been more helpful. Although rooms are small and breakfast area and ski rooms very crowded at times the service you get more than makes up for this. Free pickups and transfers to supermarkets, onsens and ATM's are included. We stayed in Feb 2012. Most guests... More

Read the reviews on Trip Advisor, heard from others who had stayed there - decision - must stay at Penke Panke. We were a mixed group, one young couple, 3 teenagers and a mum. Stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment. Had our own space , plus could mix with others in the lodge common areas. Justin was so obliging, answering... More

I stayed at Penke Panke during a recent trip to Hakuba. I was traveling alone, and initially had booked a different hostel, but decided to change my reservation based upon the strength of reviews I found on Trip Advisor. I'm so glad I did. Even though I caught a late bus out of Tokyo, Justin, the owner of Penke Panke,... More

I stayed at Penke Panke with my wife and two adult children in late January. I can't commend Justin and his team more highly. It seems aimed at the 20-35 age group but suited us perfectly. The service was five star, relaxed, friendly and the location is perfect. Wandano has a "village in a forest' atmosphere and with the snow... More

Full English speaking lodge, good facilities and vibe. More

Stayed at Penke Panke Lodge in January 2012. Having been to Hakuba before, we wanted to stay in the wadano area to be close to the slopes. Penke is absolutely perfect for this- end of the drive and cross the road and you have the sakka quad from which you can go up and get to the gondola easily if... More