Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba Cortina
Hakuba Cortina Resort Hotel offers a genuine ski-in/ski-out resort experience at the base of Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort, the northernmost ski area in the Hakuba Valley. Set away from the main village hubs, Cortina delivers a self-contained mountain resort atmosphere surrounded by deep snow, forested terrain, and some of the most reliable powder conditions in the region.
As a large-scale resort hotel with over 250 rooms, the property offers a broad range of room types suited to couples, families, and groups. Many rooms enjoy sweeping views across the Northern Japan Alps and surrounding alpine landscape. While the hotel has been refreshed and upgraded multiple times over the years, guests should be aware that interiors retain a traditional resort-style feel, and some areas can appear dated when compared with newer properties in central Hakuba. The focus here is on comfort, space, and practicality rather than contemporary design.
One of Cortina’s biggest strengths is its extensive on-site facilities. With absolute ski frontage, guests can ski directly to and from the hotel, store equipment on return, and enjoy the convenience of having dining, shopping, and wellness facilities all under one roof. Multiple restaurants cater primarily to in-house guests, making the resort particularly appealing for families and groups who prefer to stay on-site in the evenings.
The hotel’s large onsen and wellness complex is a standout feature, offering 11 different types of baths, along with steam rooms and saunas. This facility is consistently highlighted by guests as a major highlight and provides an ideal way to unwind after long days on the mountain.
Hakuba Cortina is especially popular with families, thanks to its child-friendly ski terrain, play areas, games rooms, and easy logistics within a contained resort environment. Parents appreciate the simplicity of not needing to travel between accommodation, lifts, meals, and activities.
For advanced skiers and snowboarders, Cortina is widely regarded as one of Hakuba’s best resorts for deep powder, tree skiing, and sidecountry terrain. Consistent snowfall and steep, technical lines attract powder hunters from around the world, particularly during peak winter conditions.
Location & Transport Considerations - Hakuba Cortina Resort Hotel is located approximately 30 minutes by car from the main Hakuba village areas such as Happo, Wadano, and Echoland. Due to this distance, dining out in the evenings is limited, and guests generally rely on the hotel’s own restaurants. Public buses run infrequently and not at nighttime, and taxis can be expensive, especially during busier periods. For guests wishing to explore the wider Hakuba dining and nightlife scene, having a rental car is highly recommended when staying at this property.
Hakuba Cortina Resort Hotel is best suited to guests who prioritize ski-in/ski-out convenience, exceptional snow conditions, extensive on-site facilities, and a full resort-style experience, and who are comfortable staying slightly removed from Hakuba’s main village hubs. For travelers focused on powder skiing, families seeking simplicity, or those happy to remain on-property, Cortina offers a uniquely immersive mountain stay.
Duplex Room (maisonette)
Split over two levels, these spacious and open rooms are ideal for families - featuring a western style twin single bedding arrangement plus an extra tatami area upstairs for more sleeping space. The room can comfortably accommodate up to four peop...
Duplex Room (maisonette)
Split over two levels, these spacious and open rooms are ideal for families - featuring a western style twin single bedding arrangement plus an extra tatami area upstairs for more sleeping space. The room can comfortably accommodate up to four people, and offers a lounge area, television and Wi-Fi access throughout.High ceilings and ample natural light make the entire room spacious and open, creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere, while the use of plenty of wooden features ensures it's still as cosy as you need it to be. The room is also attached to an ensuite bathroom that comes with a range of complementary amenities.
- Lounge Space
- Writing Desk
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Mini fridge
- Television
- Tatami Area
- Heating
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Amenities
- Electric Kettle
- Yukata
Standard Western-Japanese Room
These bright, inviting rooms offer the best of both worlds - guests are treated to the great comfort of a western-style hotel room but also to a traditional tatami space which, if needed, can be used to sleep up to two extra adults or children. Thi...
Standard Western-Japanese Room
These bright, inviting rooms offer the best of both worlds - guests are treated to the great comfort of a western-style hotel room but also to a traditional tatami space which, if needed, can be used to sleep up to two extra adults or children. This means it's also great for families as well as for couples, offering a budget-friendly option for the whole group. There's some storage space included, too, meaning that while it's smaller than the other rooms, it's definitely not crowded. The room offers an ensuite bathroom, too, which is of course filled with complementary amenities, and a writing desk, television and Wi-Fi access for your entertainment.The room offers a mix of simple modern design and traditional European style, creating a comfortable and open environment that's perfect for relaxing in. If you haven't got extra guests, the tatami area can be used as a traditional dining space instead, pairing perfectly with the basic kitchenette facilities provided in the room.
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Mini fridge
- Writing Desk
- Safe
- Heating
- Tatami Area
- Bathroom Amenities
- Electric Kettle
- Dining Space
- Yukata
Cortina Floor Superior Twin Room
Spacious, modern and luxurious, these split-level rooms are perfect for couples and close friends, offering separate living and sleeping areas and bright, natural light throughout. The décor is notably more modern than the other rooms, providing a mo...
Cortina Floor Superior Twin Room
Spacious, modern and luxurious, these split-level rooms are perfect for couples and close friends, offering separate living and sleeping areas and bright, natural light throughout. The décor is notably more modern than the other rooms, providing a more lavish atmosphere, and the inclusion of a full lounge area adds to this. The bedding is western-style twin single bedding on the upper level on Japanese tatami floors, and the bedroom also features some storage space, too.The lower level offers a lounge/living area fitted with a television and two large couches as well as a large, modern massage chair, a writing desk and mini fridge and tea set. There's Wi-Fi available throughout the room so you'll never be bored, and the addition of a large ensuite bathroom ensures you'll feel right at home.
- Lounge Room
- Writing Desk
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Electric Kettle
- Television
- Storage Space
- Massage Chair
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Safe
- Yukata
Cortina Floor Western Japanese Room
Spacious, modern and luxurious, these Japanese and western mixed rooms are perfect for couples and close friends, offering separate Japanese tatami living floors and western bed sleeping areas and bright, natural light throughout. The décor is notabl...
Cortina Floor Western Japanese Room
Spacious, modern and luxurious, these Japanese and western mixed rooms are perfect for couples and close friends, offering separate Japanese tatami living floors and western bed sleeping areas and bright, natural light throughout. The décor is notably more modern than the other rooms, providing a more lavish atmosphere, and the inclusion of a full lounge area adds to this.The bedding is western-style twin single bedding. The bedroom also features some storage space by the tatami floors, too. Two extra futons can be placed in the tatami floors to accommodate two additional adults or children. There's Wi-Fi available throughout the room so you'll never be bored, and the addition of a large ensuite bathroom ensures you'll feel right at home.
- Lounge Room
- Writing Desk
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Electric Kettle
- Television
- Storage Space
- Yukata
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Safe
Onsen & Spa
Bijin no Yu
Cortina houses two onsens, one indoor and one outdoor, both of which are naturally heated, mineralized and incredibly relaxing. Both onsens are separated into men’s and women’s pools and make the perfect place for unwinding and warming up after a long day. There’s also a large sauna free for guest use to pair with a trip to the onsen – just in case you weren’t relaxed enough. Despite the huge number of rooms in the hotel, the onsens are never too busy for a visit as they’re incredibly large, with over 11 pools open for guests to make the most of throughout the day.
Info & Policy
| Check-in & Out Info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-in Time | 3:00 PM | Early Check-In | On Request |
| Check-out Time | 10:00 AM | Late Check-Out | On Request |
| General Property Info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi in Rooms | Limited Rooms | Non - Smoking Rooms | Some Rooms |
| Wifi in Property | Limited Areas | Washing Machine | Free Usage |
| TV with English Programs | Not Available | Laundry Dryer | Free Usage |
| Non - Smoking Property | Limited Areas | Parking Spaces | 1100 |
| Property Shuttle Services | |
|---|---|
| Local Station/Bus Stop Pick Up | Scheduled |
| Local Station/Bus Stop Drop Off | Scheduled |
| To Local Restaurants & Shops | Scheduled |
| Access Information | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Closest Slope | 0m | Hakuba Cortina |
| Closest Ski Shuttle Bus Stop | 0m | Hakuba Cortina |
| Closest Bus or Train Station | 6.5km | Minami Otari Station |
