It really is hard to pass up staying here...particularly if you're new to Japan/Hakuba. A modern comfortable and purpose built lodge in an idyllic setting that ticks a whole lot of boxes, not to mention the wonderful host, Lesley - who will even take the time to come with you skiing/boarding - at some of her favourite haunts! My group... More

We would highly recommend staying at th Bears Den. We travel all over the world skiing, hotels, condos etc but staying at the Bears Den was like our Home away frome home. Lesley is fantastic and with the help from staff made our holiday. Logistics of moving around the area is removed with one of the staff delivering you to... More

When we stayed at Bears Den Mountain Lodge we were new to Japan with almost no understanding of Japanese language, local culture, or the local features and services of Hakuba and Nagano region. But when Lesley picked us up at the train station, any reason for worry or feelings of uncertainty evaporated. Lesley views her role "as sort of like... More

As many has said already, this is the place to go in Hakuba! There is a lot of space, rooms are amazing and impeccable, the location is quiet and just a short walk to the hill. The food is amazing and has great selection of wine and booze!!! Lesley is an amazing host and will make you feel at home... More

I stayed over Christmas and had the pleasure of being looked after by Lesley. I was the first guest of the season. Lesley is amazing! Her passion and attention to detail was overwhelming. The chalet is beautiful and as it's as good as new, great design, good hearty breakfast, very clean and it has a great warm feel to it.... More

The Bears Den is the place to go in Hakuba if you want peace n quite but close to the mountain base with 5 star luxury. An easy 300m walk up and warm up to the chair lift and can ski back 20m from the door! Massive drying room to hang your gear and store your boards and a hot... More

We stayed at Bears Den in January 2012. It was our first trip to Japan to ski and Lesley's attentive service is really what made the trip for us. From the first email contact thru to the final lift to the bus stop Lesley was always there to make our holiday fun and easy. A few examples of this are;... More

We stayed at Bears den last january for our 1st Japanese ski trip. 2 families with a total of 5 kids under 10 years in tow. It was easy trip via train and bus from tokyo. Lesley made us all feel at home and organised the details well such as Pick-ups, drop offs, ski hire, lessons, pharmacy run etc....Had such... More

Bears Den a little gem. We liked it that much we extended our stay and went back for seconds. Going back for another serve March 2013 My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Bears Den in Feb/March 2011 after being referred on by some friends of ours who had stayed there previously. Neither my wife nor... More