Emu
Best for:
cheap eats, big portions
Our pick for refuelling after a big day on the slopes. Famous for huge portions at low prices: you'll leave full.
Where to Eat in Hakuba: Our Local Favourites
These are the places we send our own guests, mostly around Goryu and a short shuttle ride from Sneaky Peaks. Hakuba restaurants get busy in peak season, so book ahead for dinner where you can.
Our Local Favourites
Yukimaru
Best for:
izakaya night with friends
A cosy izakaya with a long menu of small dishes, ideal for unwinding over a few drinks. Order the chicken wing dumplings: you won't have had anything like them.
Takahashi-ke
Best for:
ramen
Some of the best ramen in Hakuba: rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles and all the toppings. Exactly what you want after a cold day on the mountain.
Donmaru
Best for:
sushi bowls
Our go-to for a quick sushi fix. Fresh, filling sushi bowls, good for lunch or a light dinner.
Burger Tour
Best for:
burgers
Opposite Goryu Escal Plaza. Burgers made with thick slabs of slow-cooked ham, topped with cheese and chilli chimichurri.
nihao ramen
Best for:
Sichuan-style Chinese
Jen’s local favourite, she’s there so often. Sichuan-inspired flavours and award-winning pickles.
Pizzakaya
Best for:
pizza with an izakaya twist
Half Japanese izakaya, half pizza place, known locally as "Cheesy-kaya". Lactose-intolerant guests, beware.
Bodega
Best for:
date night
A new Spanish tapas restaurant with the best cocktails in Goryu. Try the ’nduja mussels with a Bodega Martini.
Stay with us in Hakuba
Nine private rooms near Goryu, from ¥15,000 per person per night with breakfast and free shuttles included.