NEWS & TOPICS

Skala INN is an accommodation beloved by both Japanese and international guests—and it’s especially worth visiting during this quiet season for Hakuba, when the surrounding oak forests are lush and green. After enjoying a delicious dinner, unwind in the lounge and bar (pictured) by the fireplace, where you can savor homemade bacon and other snacks along with whisky, cocktails, or locally-produced Nagano wines. The breakfast buffet features freshly baked bread from “Pankobo Gentaro,” made with spring water, Okinawa sea salt, and unrefined sugar.