Located just 3 minutes by car from Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski Resort, Smoke Chief offers exclusive rental of all 7 guest rooms—perfect for two families or a close group of friends. A shuttle bus stop is right outside the lodge, and free transport is available to and from Ikenotaira Hotel, the heart of 8 Peaks.
Smoke Chief
The lodge includes five twin rooms and two triple rooms, accommodating up to 16 guests.
The property is available for exclusive private use by families or groups. Rates are for the whole lodge and include up to six guests. Additional charges apply for each extra guest from the seventh guest onwards.
Room-only private lodge rate, up to 6 guests: ¥120,000 per night
Mid Season private lodge rate, up to 6 guests: ¥150,000 per night
Mid Season dates:
20–23 December 2026 and 4 January – 23 February 2027
Not available for booking:
24 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Additional guest charges, from the seventh guest onwards:
Adults: ¥12,000 per person per night (¥15,000 during Mid Season)
Children under 13: ¥8,400 per person per night (¥10,500 during Mid Season)
Children sharing a bed with no extra bedding: ¥3,000 per night, flat rate
The property features a shared dining room, a cosy playroom with picture books and comics, bath, and toilets.
Please note: the bath is not an onsen.
There is no guest-use kitchen, and the rooms do not include kitchenettes. However, guests are welcome to bring in meals, dine out, or order from the owner.
Meal Options:
Breakfast: ¥1,500 per person
Dinner: ¥5,000 per person (includes Japanese wagyu dishes)
Access:
Guests arriving via Shinkansen to Sakudaira Station or limited express to Chino Station can arrange direct transfer to the lodge.
Reservation
2-Bed Room
There are five rooms with two beds.
Please note that these rooms do not have a private bathroom or toilet.
3-Bed Room
There are two rooms with three beds.
These rooms also do not have a private bathroom or toilet.
Cancellation Policy
・Arrival day : 100%
・1-21 days before : 50%
・22 days to 2 months before : 30%
How to get to Pension Smoke Chief
The shuttle bus from Sakudaira/Chino Station is free of charge, but advance reservation is required. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in.
