Welcome to Kodama Lodge
Ski-In/Ski-Out accomodation in Hakuba Norikura, Japan
If you’re on this page you probably already know that Japan has the best and most snow. But it took more than that for two swiss freeride experts to decide to live here. The mountain and terrain are unique in this part of the Japanese Alps.
Just three hours from Tokyo, the Hakuba Valley is home to the biggest mountains of Japan, it’s close proximity with the sea of Japan brings an average of 12 meters of snow every winter. With ten resorts and variety to accommodate experts and beginners, we’re not afraid to say that Hakuba is the best place in the world for lift accessed backcountry. As 3 to 4 days per week it will be dumping snow, we choose to open Kodama Lodge in Hakuba-Norikura, the resort is connected to Cortina and gets the most snow and the best tree runs in the valley. This is the absolute best location for a Ski-In/Ski-Out accomodation! When the weather will clear up, you’ll be happy to follow our advice to get your fix of big mountain.
Wait! It even got better since they opened the new chair 11 in 2023, a backcountry only access chairlift that brings you to the top of Wakaguri and easily double the area of tree runs of Haku-Nori / Cortina.
We have teamed up with JFMGA backcountry guides to provide our packaged weeks. More details here.
Share in Our Passion for Freeriding
Both growing up in the Swiss Alps and competing in International freeriding events, we are excited to share our mountain knowledge and love for Japan with you in French, English, German, Spanish and Japanese.
Ready for your Japow dream trip? Join us for an unforgettable stay and experience our welcoming athmospere, expert knowledge and unparalleled service at KODAMA LODGE!!
Géraldine and Simon
Our last news
KODAMA x YES guided week 2025
The winds are switching, leaves are changing colors, the temperature will drop and snow will start falling! Here we go, it will mark the start of our 10th winter at Kodama! Our successful guiding package from last year is back. Just fly to Japan and we take care of everything else! Your only mission is …
YES. & GIRO Test Center
Hello everyone! Autumn in Japan is magnificent, but even more so when the snow meets the Koyo (red foliage). These white peaks make us look forward to the winter season and the first customers with a big smile! A little more work outside to cut the grass and rake up the fallen leaves before moving …