LOCATION

Hakuba, with its four vivid seasons, is a place where the heart is vibrantly alive

Take in the 3,000-meter class mountains of the Japanese Northern Alps and enjoy to your heart’s content the high-quality powder snow of Hakuba Valley, highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.
An excellent location gives easy access to 10 ski resorts and 145 courses.

The mountains of the Japanese Northern Alps
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八方池 八方池
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八方尾根パラグライダーランディング場 八方尾根
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北アルプスの山並み 夜 北アルプスの山並み
北アルプスの山並み 昼 北アルプスの山並み

MOUNTAIN RESORT HAKUBA

Hakuba, a resort destination enjoyable year-round,
has become a focus of both domestic
and international attention.

Here, you can enjoy a variety of activities and gourmet cuisine
even outside of the winter season,all against the backdrop
of the great natural environment of the Northern Alps.
Hakuba is attracting attention both within Japan
and from overseas as a resort area that is enjoyable all-year-round.

Hakuba Village recognized as one of UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages in 2023

UNWTO’s “Best Tourism Villages” is a project to
recognize outstanding regions that work to become
sustainable tourism destinations by the local area’s
natural environment and cultural heritage through tourism.
Hakuba Village was recognized in 2023
for its high degree of potential.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Hakuba:
A Resort Offering
Diverse Experiences Throughout the Year

SNOW SEASON

Celebrate quality powder snow at snow resorts

High-quality powder snow can be found in abundance at Hakuba Valley.
Ski and snowboard to your heart’s content at ten ski resorts, and enjoy snowmobiling across the snowy fields, snow trekking through spectacular mountain scenery, and many other activities.

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  • ABLE Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort(Approx. 4.9km)
  • Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park(Approx. 4.2km)
  • Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort(Approx. 1.5km)
  • Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field(Approx. 4.3km)
  • Tsugaike Mountain Resort(Approx. 8.6km)

The appeal of JAPOW,
Japan’s powdery snow envied by the world

Powdery snow, characterized by its soft and fluffy texture,
contains less moisture than ordinary snow.Many skiers from overseas love
Japan’s high-quality powdery snow so much that they have even given
it a nickname––JAPOW (short for “Japan Powder”).

Reasons that the high-quality powdery snow in Hakuba is so enjoyable

  • Abundant snow cover
  • A location surrounded by mountains
  • The three towering peaks of Hakuba
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    Snowmobiling

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    Snow trekking

SIMULATION

How to Spend the Snow Season in Hakuba

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The mountains of the Japanese Northern Alps The mountains of the Japanese Northern Alps
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Day1

  • 9:00

    On the first day,
    enjoy the powderysnow at Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort,located 4 min by car from the hotel.

    [Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
    (approx. 1.5 km)]
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  • 12:00

    Have lunch at Usagidaira Terrace in the snow resort, where you can enjoy local dishes.
    Take another run down the slope in the afternoon.

    [Usagidaira Terrace (approx. 1.5 km)]
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  • 17:00

    Enjoy dinner time at SANFERMO PIZZA ET BBQ,
    known for its delicious pizza.

    [SANFERMO PIZZA ET BBQ
    (approx. 720 m)]
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Day2

  • 10:00

    In the morning,
    relax in your room.
    Spend a blissful time gazing at the Northern Alps in winter.

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  • 13:00

    Snowboard at HAKUBA47 Winter Sports Park,
    a popular snow park.

    [HAKUBA 47 Winter Sports Park
    (approx. 4.2 km)]
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  • 19:00

    Enjoy the fantastic view of the snowy mountains at night at ABLE HakubaGoryu,
    the only nighttime slope
    in Hakuba.

    [ABLE Hakuba Goryu
    (approx. 4.9 km)]
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Day3

  • 9:00

    Head to Hakuba Iwatake Snow
    Field, with a total of seven
    powdery snow areas,
    including
    the Iwatake Back Bowl.

    [Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
    (approx. 4.3 km)]
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  • 16:00

    Visit Hakuba Happo Onsen Happo no Yu, located less than 3 min from the hotel by car.
    Enjoy bathing amidst the snowy landscape.

    [Hakuba Happo Onsen Happo no Yu
    (approx. 1.3 km)]
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  • 18:00

    Relax and enjoy wines and cuisine from Nagano Prefecture in the hotel restaurant near the fireplace.

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GREEN SEASON

Experience a variety of healing and enjoyment outside of the winter season too

Enjoy gourmet meals viewing the 3,000-meter class mountains of the Japanese Northern Alps, as well as sauna, Jacuzzi, and other elegant amenities.
There are also a variety of activities where you can enjoy nature with all five senses, such as hot air ballooning, canoeing/kayaking, rafting, camping, fishing, and tennis.

  • (Approx. 4.3km)*1(Approx. 4.3km)*1(Approx. 4.3km)*1

    Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort【Swing, mountain biking experience, horseback riding, buggy cruising, trekking, etc.】

  • (Approx. 1.3km)

    Hakuba Lion Adventure【Hot air ballooning experience, rafting, etc.】

  • (Approx. 1.9km)

    Hakuba Green Sports Forest【Barbeque, tennis, mallet golf, raft play, etc.】

  • (Approx. 1.5km)※2

    Hakuba Mountain Beach【Jacuzzi, private sauna, etc.】

  • (Approx. 1.5km)※2

    Happoike Pond【Trekking】

  • (Approx. 4.9km)※3

    Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden【Hiking】

  • (Approx. 0.6km)

    Glass Kobo GAKU【Glass bead and accessory making experience】

SIMULATION

How to Spend the Snow Season in Hakuba

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Day1

  • 9:00

    Experience mountain biking,
    horseback riding, and many other activities at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort.

    [Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
    (approx. 4.3 km)] *1
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  • 12:00

    Experience playing outdoors with a cup of coffee in hand at Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba, the largest of its kind in Japan.

    [Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba
    (approx. 1.5 km)]
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  • 17:00

    Relax and recover from fatigue at Hakuba Happo Onsen Mimizuku no Yu, located next to Snow Peak.

    [Hakuba Happo Onsen
    Mimizuku no Yu (approx. 1.5 km)]
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Day2

  • 10:00

    Ride the gondola up to Happo Pond.
    Enjoy the scenery of Hakuba up close in a way only possible during the greener seasons.

    [Happo Pond (approx. 1.5 km)]
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  • 13:00

    On the way back from Happo Pond, refresh yourself in a private sauna at Hakuba Mountain Beach.

    [Hakuba Mountain Beach
    (approx. 1.5 km)] *2
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  • 19:00

    Head to Echoland for dinner.
    Enjoy special cheese cuisine at plats fromagers Où aller.

    [plats fromagers Où aller
    (approx. 240 m)]
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Day3

Do what you like, as much as you like…

  • 9:00

    Head to Hinatayama Kogen Golf Course.
    Enjoy a level of comfort only available at a highland resort surrounded by the rich natural environment.

    [Hinatayama Kogen Golf Course
    (approx. 25.8 km)]
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  • 16:00

    Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden, which overlooks the majestic Northern Alps,
    offers a roughly 4-hour round-trip trekking challenge.

    [Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden(approx. 4.9 km)] *3
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  • 18:00

    Head to TSUGAIKE Outdoor Village, where you spend the entire day enjoying new experiences,
    such as aerial walks,
    and barbecuing without the need to bring anything with you.

    [TSUGAIKE Outdoor Village
    (approx. 8.6 km)]
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SHOP

  • (Approx. 440m)

    Sounds Like Cafe【Coffee Shop】

  • (Approx. 720m)

    SANFERMO PIZZA ET BBQ【Pizza Restaurant】

  • (Approx. 290m)

    PENGUIN Cafe HAKUBA【Coffee Shop】

  • (Approx. 550m)

    Hakuba Yeast Bread【Bakery】

  • (Approx. 750m)

    Gelato Cafe Chichukai【Gelato】

  • (Approx. 530m)

    Teppan Dining Yamanami【Teppan-yaki】

  • (Approx. 810m)

    AND MOUNTAIN【Coffee Shop】

  • (Approx. 1.5km)

    Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba【Outdoor Supplies Shop】

  • (Approx. 2.0km)

    Patagonia Hakuba/Outlet【Outdoor Supplies Shop】

  • *1: Distance from property to Hakuba Iwatake Noah Gondola Station *2: Distance from property to Happo-one Gondola Base Station *3: Distance to Toomi Station
  • Distances shown are measured from the property on a map and may differ slightly from the actual distance.
  • Hakuba EX Adventure, HAKUBA47 Mountain Sports Park, and Hakuba Tsugaike WOW! only operate in the green season.
  • The illustration shown is a conceptualization of the surrounding locations and courses within each resort. The surrounding environment may change in the future and cannot be guaranteed into the future.
  • Information shown is current as of November 2023.