Square8 Hakuba Retreat

Coliving

4.3

34 reviews

“It's more than just a hotel. It's also an experience. All the staff were very helpful, great food, wine and amenities. Closest thing to a perfect stay.”

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Square 8 Hakuba is a coliving space in Hakuba, a mountain village in northern Nagano Prefecture that hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. The village is home to Happo-One and several other ski resorts, and draws a year-round crowd of outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and long-stay travellers. Square 8 sits within this community.

Hakuba has an unusually strong English-speaking infrastructure for a rural Japanese village, shaped by decades of international ski tourism. Most businesses and many residents are comfortable in English. The area is accessible by train on the JR Oito Line from Nagano, or by highway bus from Tokyo. In winter, life revolves around the mountain. In summer and autumn, hikers, cyclists, and remote workers move in for the cooler air.

Workspace setup, room types, and amenities are not confirmed from available sources. The website was unreachable at time of writing. Contact Square 8 directly for current availability, pricing, and what is included.

Dietary options at Square 8 are not confirmed from available sources. Hakuba village has cafes and restaurants catering to international visitors, so most dietary needs can be met locally.

House Rules

Based on website and Google reviews

House rules have not been confirmed from available sources. Contact Square 8 directly for current policies on guests, noise, and cancellation.

Community & Events

Based on website and Google reviews

Community details for Square 8 Hakuba have not been confirmed from available sources. Contact the space directly for current information on resident mix and community events.

Getting There

Nearest Station

Hakuba Station

Lines

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Take the JR Oito Line to Hakuba Station, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Nagano. Highway buses run directly from Shinjuku in Tokyo, taking around 4 to 5 hours. Exact directions to Square 8 were not available at time of writing.

About Hakuba

Hakuba is a mountain village in northern Nagano Prefecture, best known as the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics and home to Happo-One, one of Japan's largest and most international ski resorts. The village draws a significant English-speaking community year-round, making it unusually foreigner-friendly by Japanese standards, with many staff and businesses comfortable in English. Hakuba Station is on the JR Oito Line, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes from Nagano Station, or 4–5 hours by highway bus from Shinjuku, Tokyo. In winter the mountain dominates daily life; in summer and autumn hikers, cyclists, and remote workers arrive to enjoy the cooler air and dramatic Northern Alps scenery.