Russ the Kiwi has everything covered in Donguri, high above Hakuba. The dorm rooms are tight, but communal lounge, kitchen and party rooms make this a top spot. Russ runs complimentary train/bus-station and ski-area transfers, and also shuttles visitors on supermarket runs for food and drink supplies. If you're lucky, you might spot monkeys out the window.
Kamoshika Views
Top choice in Matsumoto & the Northern Japan Alps