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About Hakuba

Explore Hakuba – Japan’s Premier Ski Destination

Located in Nagano Prefecture, central Honshu, the Hakuba Region is famous for its stunning mountain scenery and year-round outdoor activities. Surrounded by peaks, Hakuba is a top destination for winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding, and in summer, it offers hiking, mountain biking, and more.

Below are some of Hakuba’s main ski resorts, each offering unique terrain, amenities, and experiences:

Hakuba Happo-One

  • One of the largest and most popular resorts in Hakuba.
  • Features 23 lifts and over 100 runs, catering to all skill levels.
  • Offers gentle beginner slopes as well as challenging off-piste terrain.
  • Hosted downhill and slalom events during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.

Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba 47

  • Interconnected resorts with diverse terrain and stunning Hakuba Valley views.
  • Known for well-groomed slopes, tree runs, and terrain parks.
  • Hakuba 47 specializes in freestyle features like jumps, rails, and halfpipes.
  • Hakuba Goryu offers a mix of beginner-friendly and advanced runs, ideal for families and freestyle skiers.

Hakuba Cortina

  • Famous for abundant powder snow and tree skiing.
  • Receives some of the highest snowfall in Hakuba, perfect for powder enthusiasts.
  • Terrain is mostly intermediate to advanced, with wide slopes and challenging tree runs.

Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen

  • A family-friendly resort suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
  • Offers long, gentle slopes for learning, plus more challenging runs for advanced skiers.
  • Features a terrain park and snow play area for children, making it ideal for families.

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field

  • Known for panoramic views of the Northern Alps and wide, open slopes.
  • Offers groomed runs, mogul fields, and tree runs for all skill levels.
  • Home to Hakuba Mountain Harbor, a unique complex with restaurants, shops, and outdoor hot springs overlooking the slopes.

Getting to Hakuba

If you’re traveling to Hakuba, there are several options besides private transfers:

From Narita Airport:

  • Direct Bus: Multiple companies operate buses from Narita to Hakuba. Travel time is 5–6 hours, depending on traffic and weather.
  • Train + Bus: Take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station. From Nagano, take a bus or taxi to Hakuba (1.5–2 hours).

    • From Haneda Airport:

  • Direct Bus: Buses from Haneda to Hakuba take around 5–6 hours.
  • Train + Bus: Take the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line to Tokyo Station, then follow the Narita Airport route.

    • From Tokyo:

  • Shinkansen + Bus: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano, then a bus or taxi to Hakuba (1.5–2 hours).
  • Express Bus: Direct buses from Shinjuku or Shibuya to Hakuba take approximately 4–5 hours.
    • These options offer convenient and efficient ways to reach Hakuba, allowing travelers to enjoy its world-class skiing and snowboarding.
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