The Powder Temple was under renovations when we went. It wasn't too bothersome but should have been disclosed. Once those are done this will be a very cool spot!

Generally a kind of loud place to stay.

Staff were super friendly. Even gave us a lift to get rental gear and also to the bus terminal the next morning. Yummy breakfast every morning was a bonus! It was quiet in the bedrooms at night.

Bedroom didn’t feel like it had been vacuumed in a while

I like loction andOtherwise there is nothing.and owner help me to cancel one of my room.(cancel policies very tight)

rooms are not cleaned.,pillows not washed,door locks not working,when I go to check in there was no one in reception ,they wrote a note and leave and one of gust help us to find our rooms, check in time 9-23.30 we went there in 19.30. and they haven’t any phone number in japan. if you want to contact them only way is massage.and provided phone number work but not answer.and they haven’t any responsible person, next day morning I complain our room door lock problem and they said sorry.and I ask fixed or can your exchange any other rooms-they said we can’t do anything. breakfast:- not good .first day bread only we ask butter again sorry we don’t (おわりますので　もない). staff :-friendly promises:- under construction bathroom:- good toilet:- only one don’t see any other : I think new one under construction room price:- cheap and cannot be canceled.( before 2 month you stay can be cancel) if you think your vacation stay here think twice.

Friendly staff and good location!

Even thought Powder Temple is in the process of renovation ( delayed from Covid), Jake and Callum showed over the top hospitality, offering to pick us up and drop off to get snow gear and transport. There was a good vibe. The snow shuttle is right out front and there are 7 eleven and two lovely local restaurants a short walk away. We most probably wouldn't have found these ( Haris and Garlic) without them sharing this local knowledge.

Due to renovations the heating was Kerosine based which took me back to my childhood.:). This place has so much potential and should be great when the renos have finished.

my 3 teen daughters and I stayed at Powder Temple for the past 4 days and we had a really great time. The owner and hotel staff were Australians and went out of their way to make sure we had a really nice time, even dropping us to the ski lifts each morning. The hotel is 5 minutes in a taxi from the centre of Hakuba so we just took a taxi home each evening which was $15 with 4 people and 4 skis. there was a 7/11 5 minutes walk away and the hotel had a really cosy bar / lounge area where we chatted to other guests and the staff each evening. I’m so glad I stayed there with my girls we had such a relaxed and nice time! thank you again Jake and Callum.

nothing - it was better then I expected for the price we paid.

The owner, Jake, couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Picked up and dropped up several times in our short stay. The lodge is in need of a few jobs done at the time of writing, but this is reflected in the pricing. It was one of the most reasonably priced lodges over the new year 2023, so if you’re looking for a cheap, clean room to sleep, friendly staff, good breakfast and easy access to the shuttle bus, you’ll be fine here! Looking forward to another stay!

Friendly staff, could tell owner is putting his heart into renovating and making the place comfortable. We were lucky to get a special breakfast, bacon, eggs and all. We stayed in the apartment, plenty of space with full kitchen. Was happy to see an oven! Nice quiet area with convenient store walking distance. Will definitely stay again.