Hakuba Ski Resort | Hakuba, Japan 2023-24 Ski Packages

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About Hakuba

Hakuba is set high in the spectacular Japanese Alps, enjoying abundant snowfall thoughtout winter, and breathtaking scenery all year long. The previously small farming village has seen a transition to world class ski resort, assisted by the hosting of the 1998 Nagano Olympics. Olympic signs still proudly posted, and the international standard ski jump stadium prominent in the skyline, the ski resort proudly welcomes guests from near and far to enjoy incredibly soft powder and a variety of ski terrain.

Hakuba does not disappoint even for the non-skiers, with a range of day tours, cultural activities and experiences on offer and a number of cafes restaurants and bars serving top quality fresh local produce. Furthermore, a plethora of hot spring sources serve the area, the water is especially popular for its neauralic and beautifying properties.

The Hakuba Valley is made up of 10 resorts all easily accessible on the one lift ticket, and via shuttle buses traversing the valley. The resorts offer guests a great ski experience for all ability levels, as well as parks, off-piste and back country oportunities.

Why Ski Hakuba?

Fusion of traditional and modern Japan
Day trips to see the adorable snow monkeys
Great family holiday location
Longer vertical and bigger mountains than many other Japanese ski areas
Easy access to Nagano city and Matsumoto city for great sightseeing and shopping

Resort Stats

30% Beginner Terrain
50% Intermediate Terrain
20% Advanced Terrain
111 Number of Lifts
130 Skiable Runs
Top Elevation 1802m
Vertical Drop 880m
Longest Run 8km
Nearest Airport & Distance Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 300km

Facts about Hakuba

The 10 ski resorts that make up the Hakuba Valley and are all available on the one lift ticket are:

Happo-One, Hakuba-47, Goryu, Tsugaike Kogen, Iwatake, Hakuba Norikura, Hakuba Cortina, Jigatake, Sanosaka and Kashimayari.

The resorts are accessed via a bus service that is included in the lift ticket.

That was my first trip to Japan and I had an absolute blast

February 22, 2024

Hi Mel and Susan,

Just wanted to thankyou both for doing an amazing job of taking care of our trip to Japan.

That was my first trip to Japan and I had an absolute blast.

The accommodation in both destinations were so well located in both instances.

I know we chased you guys up in early December so the results you git us are even more remarkable

James House in Nozawa was essentially Board in and Out far better than friends who were at the other end of town getting on travelator every day and the

Swiss bakery 1minute walk away was always great for a quick Brekke.

And The HOTEL: WEISSER HOF HAPPEI was hilarious. It was like a WIM WENDERS time capsule film set with a lovely family right in the heart of Happo.

Will definitely be booking thru you guys again for the next trip.

Christian

Hakuba is Amazing

April 4, 2019

Sorry this has taken me so long, but I wanted to let you know what an amazing time Pene & I had in Japan. Everything ran smoothly. (Aside from almost missing the bus to Hakuba from Tokyo!!)

Thanks so much for booking everything for us, it was great and now I want to do it every year! Where is my money tree!!

Hope you and the family are well,

Bec

Top Shelf Japan

February 28, 2019

Thank you Alison for all the work you did in organising a fantastic holiday . Hakuba was an unbelievable place to stay and the two weeks I spent there , it will always be one of the best holidays ever .

The staff at the Gondola Lodge we very helpful the rooms / amenities were always clean and being opposite Gondola Adam made it so easy to hit the powder first thing (after breky)

Only 1 problem I should have gone to the JHN counter on arrival for Hakuba transfer (bit of confusion at the airport)

Top shelf Ski Travel Company

Greatest appreciation

Richard

Fantastic Hakuba

February 10, 2019

We just got back from our ski trip to Hakuba this morning and it was amazing! We all had an absolutely fantastic time and everything was extremely well organised. The only slight error was that we requested western beds and we got Japanese beds but they were very comfortable and we survived intact!

Thanks again for all the organisation on your and Carly’s behalf. It was a blast!

Steven