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Location — Positioned in the Heart of Hakuba The success of any lodge begins with one thing: Location. Not just where it is — but how easily you can move through it, access the mountain, and experience everything around it. For Talus Lodge, this has been a defining factor. Positioned in Hakuba Valley Talus Lodge is located in Hakuba Valley, Nagano, Japan , within the central Hokujo area — placing it within immediate reach of the valley’s most iconic ski resorts and village i

Design Direction — Bringing the Lodge to Life With the lodge now secured under contract and due diligence underway, attention has begun to shift toward something equally important: What Talus Lodge will become. This next phase is not just about renovation — it’s about direction .How the lodge feels. How it functions. And ultimately, why people will choose to return to it year after year. A Clear Philosophy From the outset, the vision for Talus Lodge has been grounded in a si

Funding the Vision As Talus Lodge progresses through due diligence, the next phase of the project is already taking shape — how the lodge is funded, and how people can be part of it . From the beginning, the intention has been clear: This is not just a place to stay.It ’s something to participate in . A Different Approach to Funding Traditional hospitality projects tend to follow a single path — raise capital, build, then open to the public. Talus Lodge is evolving differentl

Securing the Site There’s a moment in every project where it shifts from an idea… into something real. This is that moment. We’re pleased to confirm that a lodge site in Hakuba Valley, Japan has now been secured under contract for purchase . The property represents exactly what Talus Lodge was envisioned to be — an established alpine asset with strong foundations and the potential to be elevated into something exceptional. At this stage, we are progressing through formal due