Hunters Gate - A mountain lodge made for families

☆Ski-in/ski-out, 5 cars parking & 2 dogs stay free☆ Perfect for touring snow country with 4WD vehicles, Hunters Gate is a 400㎡ lodge mid-mountain at Togari Onsen Ski Resort, with 7 bedrooms for up to 24 guests. Each of the two big bathrooms has 7 semi-private showers and a family-sized tub the kids can all pile into. There’s a proper chef’s kitchen, and the rec room has table tennis, a kids’ play area, piano, guitar and board games. Nozawa is a 15min drive. Knowledgeable bilingual hosts! The space The lodge stays genuinely warm even in deep winter — and feels even bigger in person than the photos suggest. High-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Free washing machine, coin-operated dryer. Ski and snowboard drying room at the entrance. Up to 5 cars in the private lot. The Bedrooms On the second floor you'll find three traditional tatami rooms with freshly made-up futons and four western-style rooms with comfortable beds — choose the experience that suits your group, or mix and match. Younger guests tend to enjoy the lodge's warren of staircases and hidden corners. A baby cot is available on request. Bedroom 1: 2 single beds. Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed. Bedroom 3: 2 futon beds. Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed + 1 bunk bed. Bedroom 5: 5 futon beds. Bedroom 6: 1 queen bed. Bedroom 7: 7 futon beds (available for groups of 13 or more). On the Mountain Step out the front door and you're skiing. When the kids need a break, ski back for snacks and warm up — then head straight back out. Togari is small, uncrowded, and genuinely special — natural snow, tree runs, a long 2,500m course with sweeping valley views, a beginner slope, and a fat bike snow course on Saturday nights. Beyond the Slopes When you fancy a change of scenery, you're well placed. Nozawa Onsen (15 min), Madarao Kogen (30 min), Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (40 min), Shiga Kogen and Myoko (under 1 hr), Hakuba (2 hrs), Karuizawa via direct Shinkansen from Iiyama Station. Ask us — we've been here 15+ years and are happy to help you plan. Who This Lodge Is For Families, ski clubs, multigenerational groups — people who want a proper base, room to spread out, are planning to bring 4WD vehicles and are looking for an alternative mountain that doesn't have long lift lines. Our bilingual team are on hand throughout your stay — happy to sort ski lessons, restaurant reservations, car rentals, and whatever else comes up. Togari is a quiet mountain village and we love keeping it that way, so the lodge works best for families and established groups rather than large gatherings of young adults looking for a lively scene. Pricing & Guest Numbers The base rate covers up to 10 guests. From the 11th guest onwards, a per-person per-night fee applies — this is calculated automatically when you enter your group size, so the price you see is always accurate. Children under 2 stay free. Baby cots are available on request. If your numbers change after booking, just send us the total headcount per night (e.g. "Dec 15: 14 people, Dec 16: 18 people") and we'll send a revised payment request. We can accommodate changes up to 48 hours before check-in. Bringing Dogs Up to 2 dogs stay free. Pets must be fully toilet trained — we do not accept animals that are not house trained. Please make sure your dog is bathed and claws trimmed a few days before arrival. Bring food, bowls, medication, a carrier, bed, towels, and toys. Dogs have the run of the common areas; carriers are required in the bedrooms. Getting Here — Important Hunters Gate is on the mountain, and the access road in winter requires a 4WD/AWD vehicle with winter tyres. 2WD vehicles cannot manage it in winter conditions, even with chains. If you're hiring a car, please confirm 4WD and snow tyres before you book. Arriving by train? The nearest station is Togari-Nozawaonsen, 20 minutes from Iiyama on the Iiyama Line. Taxis are available but limited — book well in advance. We're happy to help arrange transfers if needed, just get in touch. Stays of longer than 1-2 nights without a car are not recommended. Guest access Please note, that due to enhanced cleaning protocols, we now only allow access to room 7 to groups of 13 or more. If you have a smaller group and wish to use room 7 please ask us in advance. Guests have access to most of the building. Some storage closets, the boiler room, and management quarters are off limits. Off limit areas are clearly signed. Staff may need to enter the property from time to time to manage fuel supplies, check fire systems and perform rountine maintenance or snow clearing. We will let you know before we enter the building. Other things to note Extra guests The price shown is based on the number of people you have added when you make the enquiry. To make changes to your reservation after booking, please send a message to us with the total number of people that you wish to stay per night (eg December 15th:9 people, December 16th: 8 people). We will send a request to change the price of your stay accordingly. The base (lowest possible) price includes up to 10 people. From the 11th person an extra fee per person per night is charged. A baby bed is available on request. To remove guests, simply send us the same information. We can take changes in numbers of people up to 48 hours before check-in. Pets Up to 2 dogs are allowed free of charge. A few days before you arrive please shampoo your pet, and make sure their nails are trimmed. We do not accept pets that are not yet toilet trained. Neutered and toilet-trained cats are also permitted. We accept most other kinds of pets, as long as they can be kept in a crate or cage. Things to bring: Pet food, and feeding bowls, any medicine your pet needs, a carrying crate if necessary, your pet's bed, a bath towel and some toys. ****IN WINTER SEASON PLEASE READ**** Our mid-mountain location is amazing for true ski-in/out, but only guests that bring 4-wheel drive cars or snow chains will be able to drive the steep access road and have the best experience. In Summer, walking to Togari's shops and restaurants is possible (20 mins) but in winter there is no walking access to the village. The lodge is an idyllic ski-in ski-out location at Togari Onsen, and is great fun for 1-night stays without a car, but if you are planning to stay longer, then we recommend that you should bring a car. When choosing a rental car, please be certain that it equipped with four or all-wheel drive and has snow tires. We are happy to suggest rental car companies Regarding Insects: The Japanese countryside has a lot of insects! We try to regard them as friends, and don’t like to use too much chemical sprays in our properties. Your property is checked for insects before each stay, but sometimes, no matter what we do, a stink bug or spider will come out. Please use the bug spray provided, or wrap a stink bug in tape and throw it in the trash. In the Summer months, if you notice a bees nest starting to form outside, please let us know, so that we can take it down. Sustainability We are committed to reducing our plastic waste. We do not supply disposable toothbrushes, so please bring your own. We sell travel toothbrush kits in the vending machine on the ground floor. We are also strongly committed to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and our electricity is provided through a 100% renewable energy plan (We would love to get solar panels but there's too much snow here in winter!) Snow safety: Do not stand, walk, or allow children to play under snow covered roof eaves as they may avalanche suddenly. Objects such as beer cans, shovels, skis, or toys can be buried in minutes when it starts to snow. These objects can become lethal projectiles if caught up in snow clearing machines so don't leave anything outside. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 長野県北信保健所 | 長野県北信保健所指令30北保第101-4号