Opening in June 2026: Muffin Mountain Cottage, a Private Holiday Home in Misorano, Hakuba

On June 1, 2026, Muffin Mountain Cottage, a private guesthouse and holiday home, opened for a preview period in the Misorano villa area of Hakuba, Nagano.

Hakuba lies among the majestic mountains of the Northern Japan Alps.

Set in the peaceful, nature-filled Misorano villa area, Muffin Mountain Cottage is a private retreat where you can feel as though you have a mountain home of your own.

Step away from busy everyday life and enjoy the unhurried pace of nature.

Muffin Mountain Cottage was created with the hope of offering just such a special stay.

We welcome family holidays, trips with friends, workations, and longer stays.

Limited Preview Opening: June 1–October 31, 2026

Muffin Mountain Cottage will be open for a limited preview period from June 1 through October 31, 2026.

Ahead of the grand opening, this limited preview period offers guests the opportunity to experience Hakuba’s appeal and a special stay at Muffin Mountain Cottage.

During the preview period, enjoy Hakuba from the fresh greenery of early summer through the popular summer holiday season to the vibrant colors of autumn.

A Special Holiday in Misorano, Hakuba

Misorano, where Muffin Mountain Cottage is located, is one of Hakuba’s most popular areas.

The peaceful forest setting also offers easy access to Hakuba’s main attractions and activity areas, combining nature with convenience.

Another highlight is the popular dining area of Echoland, just a few minutes away on foot.

Echoland has restaurants serving local ingredients, cafés, izakaya pubs, bakeries, and many other places to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Spend the day enjoying Hakuba’s outdoor activities, dine in Echoland in the evening, then return to relax at Muffin Mountain Cottage.

Wake to birdsong and savor a leisurely coffee in the clear morning air.

At night, enjoy star-filled skies and the stillness of the forest.

A natural setting with convenient access to dining and sightseeing makes for a comfortable, fulfilling stay.

Enjoying both Hakuba’s natural beauty and the lively atmosphere of Echoland is part of what makes Muffin Mountain Cottage special.

Muffin Mountain Cottage: Your Home Away from Home

We wanted to create more than simply a place to sleep.

“I want to come back.”

We hope to be a peaceful place that makes you feel that way.

With the whole cottage to yourselves, you can enjoy private time together at your own pace.

Talk in the living room, share a meal, or simply gaze out of the window.

Even without planned activities, time spent in nature becomes a treasured memory.

Families with young children and groups of friends can settle in and relax comfortably.

Experience Hakuba’s Seasons in a Cottage Surrounded by Nature

One of Muffin Mountain Cottage’s greatest pleasures is the natural scenery just outside the windows.

Early summer brings vibrant fresh greenery, while summer offers refreshing breezes rarely found in the city.

In autumn, the surrounding forest glows with colorful leaves, with scenery changing day by day.

The changing light and seasons offer new discoveries every time you visit.

An Ideal Base for Outdoor Adventures and Sightseeing

Hakuba offers a wide variety of activities.

In the green season, enjoy nature through walking, hiking, cycling, adventure courses, and lake and river activities.

Stroll beneath the spectacular Northern Japan Alps and refresh yourself in beautiful natural surroundings.

After an active day, rest at Muffin Mountain Cottage and enjoy a peaceful Hakuba evening.

A Great Choice for Workations and Longer Stays

Muffin Mountain Cottage is also a great choice for a workation.

Working in a natural setting can offer a refreshing change and help you focus.

A forest walk between work sessions or a moment spent looking out of the window can offer a refreshing break from city life.

Precious Time with the People Who Matter

The true pleasure of travel is about more than visiting famous sights.

It is also about sharing unhurried time with the people who matter—time that can be hard to find in everyday life.

Those simple moments can become the memories we treasure most.

A conversation around the family dining table.

Talking with friends late into the night.

A peaceful moment with your partner, looking out over the quiet forest.

In Hakuba’s peaceful natural setting, the moments that pass unnoticed at home can feel a little more special.

Our aim is to offer more than accommodation: a place where you can truly relax and enjoy time with the people who matter.

After returning home, we hope you will say:

“We had such a wonderful time.”

“Let’s go again.”

Nothing would make us happier than becoming a place you remember in that way.

Surrounded by the nature of Misorano, Hakuba, enjoy peace, quiet, and precious time with your loved ones at Muffin Mountain Cottage.

We look forward to welcoming you.