Cedars Hotel brings 16 self-contained luxury accommodations to Tsugaike Kogen in Hakuba Valley, Japan, with ski-in, ski-out access. Now accepting reservations.
A Housing Japan Group Company, Resort Japan K.K., announces the grand opening of Cedars Hotel on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Hakuba Valley, Nagano, Japan. Located in the Tsugaike area of Otari Village within Hakuba Valley, Nagano, the newly constructed property offers ski-in, ski-out access and marks the company’s third hotel in the region.
The new Cedars Hotel stands just one minute from the gondola lift at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort. With only 16 keys spread across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations, the property provides self-contained spaces with full kitchens, tall ceilings and large windows. Reservations are now available through the official website.
A Design Rooted in Place
Japanese architect Shinsaku Munemoto of Shinsaku Munemoto Architects designed the building using an offset structure. This staggered configuration creates varied sightlines between rooms, offering guests a degree of privacy not typically found in multi-room hotels. Each guestroom faces a different direction, allowing views of mountain ridgelines and shifting light conditions throughout the day.
The architectural approach draws from the natural landscape of Nagano. Locally sourced cedar, finished using the traditional Japanese yakisugi (charred cedar) technique, appears throughout the interior. This method enhances durability while highlighting the material’s natural texture. Charred cedar features prominently at the front desk, bookshelves, and elevator hall areas. Select concrete walls are cast using cedar board molds, creating a surface where wood grain patterns meet the coolness of concrete.
“Inside, concrete surfaces imprinted with cedar grain are paired with accents of charred cedar, creating a calm and substantial atmosphere that highlights the beauty of natural materials,” Sasaki added. “We hope guests will enjoy moments of spacious comfort in a setting where functionality and design are seamlessly integrated.”
Designed for Extended Stays
All guestrooms are equipped with kitchens and washing machines, ensuring comfort for short stays as well as extended visits and remote work stays.
Year-Round Access to Hakuba Valley
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is among the larger ski areas in the Hakuba region and accommodates skiers and snowboarders of varying experience levels. The wide courses and quality snow conditions have drawn both domestic and international visitors. The area is particularly popular with overseas skiers from Australia and other English-speaking markets, drawn by Hakuba Valley’s reliable snowfall, easy access, and international-friendly resort infrastructure.
From Cedars Hotel, additional resorts are within reach: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort sits a 15-minute walk away, Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort is 5 minutes by car, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field is 6 minutes by car, and Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort is 10 minutes by car.
Beyond winter, the property provides access to Tsugaike Nature Park at an altitude of 1,900 meters, offering trekking through alpine flora and marshlands during spring and autumn.