Forest views through great windows, a hinoki bath and sauna — a Japanese home where stillness flows.
True luxury is simply being close to nature.
‘soil’ is a chalet set in the quiet forest of Okumisorano, Hakuba. Forest views fill its great windows, lit by the shifting light of the seasons. Furniture and tableware chosen by the owner speak quietly of Japanese craftsmanship. A place to step away from the noise and find your balance.
Live as you stay, wrapped in Japanese craftsmanship.
Three bedrooms with carefully chosen bedding, and a choice of two pillow types. The living room's great windows frame snow in winter, green in spring and summer, and autumn colour in fall. Up to six guests can live the forest's rhythm.
Find your balance in a hinoki bath and a forest sauna.
Soak in soil's signature half-open-air hinoki bath, wrapped in the scent of wood. A barrel sauna and cold bath sit in the back garden, with a fire pit beneath the stars. Breathe deep in the forest — a calm that belongs only here.
Considered details for living, not just staying.
Soil's signature half-open-air bath, wrapped in cypress scent.
Unwind in our backyard barrel sauna— available for guest use at no charge. Robes and sauna hats available to borrow.
A bioethanol fire pit awaits on the balcony — easy to light, and perfect for gathering around on cool mountain evenings.
Garden barbecue, free to use.
Dishwasher, toaster oven, microwave, rice cooker, and a full set of cookware and kitchen tools.
A private workspace with a monitor and printer — ideal for remote work.
A washer and dryer are provided, with detergent automatically dispensed — no need to pack your own. Perfect for longer stays.
The property features underfloor heating and climate control in every room. Dehumidifiers and humidifiers are also provided, keeping you warm from the floor up in winter and comfortable all year round.
The drying room features underfloor heating and a dehumidifier dryer, along with boot dryers to take care of wet gear after a day on the mountain.
Free on-site parking for two to three cars.
Wi-Fi throughout — great for a workation, too.
A high-quality Bluetooth speaker is available. Connect your smartphone with ease and fill the room with your favourite music.
Safes are available in the bedrooms for storing your valuables.
A baby cot and baby monitor are available, helping your little one sleep soundly while the whole family relaxes.
Tucked in the quiet of Okumisorano — slopes, onsen, and village life all within reach.
A shuttle to the ski slopes, an onsen, and a winter restaurant are all within a one-minute walk — making early mornings and après-ski equally effortless. The Echoland area, with its restaurants and bars, is just a 10-minute stroll away. Yet step outside and you're met with quiet — a calm remove from the bustle, right in the heart of Hakuba.
2940-36 Hokujo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano 399-9301, Japan
A few questions, answered before you book.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Self check-in lets you arrive at a time that suits you, and we can store your luggage after check-out.
Up to 6 guests. The home has 3 bedrooms (6 beds) and 133 m² of space. soil is rented as an entire chalet — the whole home is yours, not shared with other guests. Two pillow types are available to choose from.
Yes — the natural hot spring at Hotel Oak Forest is a one-minute walk away, so you can enjoy a proper onsen amid the quiet of the forest.
Yes — alongside soil's signature half-open-air hinoki bath, there is a barrel sauna in the back garden. Robe and sauna-hat rentals are available for a deep, restorative reset in the forest.
A full kitchen is provided with a dishwasher, toaster oven, rice cooker and complete cookware. In the garden, the BBQ grill and fire pit are free to use.
【Shuttle Bus】
A direct shuttle bus runs from Oak Forest Hotel — just steps behind soil — to Happo-one, Iwatake, Hakuba47, Hakuba Goryu (Escal Plaza), and Iimori. The Echoland bus stop is also within easy walking distance, where you can transfer to the Hakuba Valley shuttle for access to other resorts.
【By Car】
Hakuba is home to 10 ski resorts, all within about 20 minutes' drive — even the furthest one.
Yes — a dedicated work space with a monitor and printer is provided. Underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout keep it comfortable year-round, ideal for workations.
Yes, the washer and dryer are complimentary. Detergent is automatically dispensed, so there's no need to bring your own. The drying room is also adjacent, making it easy to dry out your gear after a day on the mountain.
Yes — the drying room is equipped with underfloor heating and a dehumidifier dryer, along with boot and glove dryers. Ski and snowboard racks are located in the entrance porch, but can be moved indoors if needed.
Echoland, Hakuba's most lively dining and après-ski hub, is less than a 10-minute walk away. A café is also located just steps from soil. In winter, the restaurant at Oak Forest Hotel — right behind the property — is another convenient option.
soil is booked as an entire chalet (sleeps up to 6). Rates vary by season, number of guests, and length of stay — all prices are per night for the whole chalet and include tax.
- Green Season (Apr–Nov): from ¥80,000 / 2-night minimum
- Snow Season (Dec–Mar): from ¥190,000 / 4-night minimum
Rates include the cleaning fee, accommodation tax, linens, basic amenities, and use of the hinoki half-open-air bath and barrel sauna — there are no additional fees. For live availability and exact rates, please check the calendar on the booking page.
Yes — free on-site parking is available, ready to use when you arrive by car.
Yes — Wi-Fi is available throughout the chalet. Together with the dedicated work space (monitor and printer), it works well for remote work.
soil is about a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Station.
Cancellation terms vary by plan and season. Please check the booking conditions on our reservation page for the latest policy.
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station (about 80 minutes), then the express bus to Hakuba (about 60 minutes). Direct highway buses also run from Shinjuku.
Yes, families are very welcome. Children aged 2 and under stay free of charge, up to two per booking (no bedding, not counted toward occupancy). Children aged 3 and over are counted as one guest, the same as an adult.
Live the forest's rhythm, if only for a while.
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