About Black Pine

Japan is set to reopen for independent tourists and we are looking forward to having our friends visit us again in 2023. Check our Reservation site or send us a message so we can get some quality time together next winter.

Black Pine (Kuromatsu) Lodge is located in a quiet setting, but within walking distance, away from the hustle and noise of Echoland and Happo, a short walk to downtown Hakuba Village and the train station yet central to most of the resorts. The lodge is a Japanese-style Bed and Breakfast with western facilities and beds. Shuttles to most resorts are available within a few minutes walk from the lodge. There are ensuite rooms and other rooms with shared facilities. This type of arrangement is common in Japan. There is a large dining area and bar and the communal lounge area is fitted with a large screen TV with many pre-recorded movies and TV shows available.

A western-style breakfast is included in the tariff, providing the right fuel for a great day on the slopes. For dinner, one of the joys of visiting Japan is experiencing the various restaurants, Izakaya’s and Ryokans and the amazing variety of food that is available at prices so low you will find it hard to believe. All tastes and food styles can be accounted for in Hakuba… no one will be left hungry. There are many restaurants (even a pizza restaurant) and bars within a short walking distance and you can catch the regular nighttime shuttle buses and taxis to save the walk. The friendly staff at Black Pine can advise you where to eat.

From the Lodge, you can see the rising peaks of the Japanese Alps and the ski runs of Hakuba 47 and Happo One and the summit of Iwatake, including the giant Nordic Jumps built for the 1998 Winter Olympics. We never tire of this view and are sure that you will also find it magical and want to return.