Hakuba Valley

Hakuba Valley - Japan''s Premier Ski Destination

Discover the incredible ski resorts of Hakuba Valley, where legendary powder snow meets authentic Japanese culture.

Why Hakuba Stands Out

Legendary Powder Snow Mountains

World-famous "Japow"

Experience incredibly light, dry powder with consistent snowfall all season.

Olympic pedigree

Experience sking/snowboarding Olympic courses

Hakuba hosted several alpine events at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, and you can still carve the same steep Olympian faces on Happo-one today.

Easy Access

Convenient transportation

Reach from major cities via bullet trains and buses.

Diverse Terrain

All skill levels welcome

From gentle beginner slopes to expert powder and trees.

Hakuba at a Glance

10
Resorts
150
Total Runs
80
Lifts
2,000ha
Skiable Area
1,200m
Vertical Drop
12m
Annual Snowfall
800-2,000m
Elevation Range
Dec-Apr
Season
World-class powder snowHot spring villagesTraditional cuisineBullet train accessAll skill levels

Resorts in Hakuba Valley

Closed

Hakuba Cortina

Hakuba
15
Runs
4
Lifts
20cm
New Snow
Back CountrySki In/Out
Closed

Hakuba 47

Hakuba
15
Runs
6
Lifts
20cm
New Snow
JR Direct AccessGreat Snowboard ParkBack CountryDay Trip
Closed

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Resort

Hakuba
15
Runs
8
Lifts
20cm
New Snow
Closed

Hakuba Happo-One

Hakuba
15
Runs
20
Lifts
20cm
New Snow
Snowboard ParkBack CountryDay Trip
Closed

Hakuba Norikura

Hakuba
15
Runs
8
Lifts
20cm
New Snow
Closed

Tsugaike Mountain Resort

Hakuba
15
Runs
18
Lifts
20cm
New Snow

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