We booked this hotel through an Australian agent in Jindabyne because we were on a budget and it was the least expensive of accomodation available. Because of this, we were not expecting much, just a warm bed for the week. We were very pleasently surprised however to find a very comfortable, clean room (very large by Japanese standards) with views... More

Large rooms by Japanese standard, very clean, onsen in basement. Staff were very helpful, driving us to lifts/gondola stations/restaurants. Free internet access. Did not try the restaurant. Breakfast was Continental style, with breads/cereals followed by eggs/frittata. Perhaps not plentiful, but we were always given more toast when we asked. Located 5 minutes walk away from Happo village, great to ski... More

I was a little bit hesitant about booking Hotel Viola, as their English website is pretty patchy and outdated, however their Japanese website is great for looking at pictures and provides a really accurate picture of what to expect. The hotel is in Happo One, Hakuba- a fabulous skiing town where the 1998 Winter Olympics were held. I have nothing... More