About Woody Rentals
Woody Rentals is a family-run ski and snowboard hire shop that has served the Happo-one area of Hakuba for over twenty years. With three locations — their main Happo shop, a second Happo branch, and an on-mountain Nakiyama shop inside the Happo-one ski resort — Woody provides some of the most convenient access to rental gear in the valley. The on-mountain location is especially popular with day-trippers arriving by bus from Nagano or Tokyo who want to be skiing within minutes of arrival.
The rental fleet is refreshed each season and includes latest-model skis and snowboards from leading Japanese and international brands. Standard and premium packages are available, and boot fitting is handled by experienced staff who understand the nuances of fitting boots for Japan's typically cold, dry conditions. Clothing, helmets, and accessories round out the offering, and complimentary kids' gloves and neck warmers with family rentals make Woody a particularly family-friendly choice. A free shuttle service runs between accommodations and the shop during peak hours.
Woody's reputation is built on genuine Japanese hospitality — the kind of warm, unhurried service that makes visitors feel like guests rather than customers. English-speaking staff are always available, and the shop's central Happo location means you're a short walk from the Happo-one gondola, the valley's premier lift system serving terrain from gentle groomers to steep alpine bowls. For visitors who value personal service and want to skip the queues at resort-operated rental counters, Woody is a trusted local alternative.
