Winter in Hakuba

 
Hakuba has seven unique ski Resort, each ski area offers its own characteristics with a variety of slopes.

At the foot of the Japanese Alps, Hakuba, has a rich variety of ski resort. This include Happo-one ski resort which hosted the downhill race at the Winter Olmpic Games in 1998. The course satisfies all skiers from beginners to advanced with an abundance of attractions.

Sun Alpina Hakuba Sanosaka

The vastness of the hill makes each run different from each other. Choose any area to make your own tracks!

 

Perform from top of the slope aiming for the people resting in the Castor Plaza. Please also take notice of our outstanding mogul runs!

Contact Information:
  Telephone: +81-261-75-2811 
Address: Sano Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9211
Websites: http://www.sanosaka.com (Ski Resort)
http://www.hakubasanosaka.com (Tourism Association)
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Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort

This ski course is situated amidst the Northem Alps. and is complete with three slopes...Alps-daira, Toomi and Iimori.

All the course remain quite attractive and boast the Ultimate convenience in transportation with 1 gondola and 15 lifts.

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-75-3700
Fax: +81-261-75-3926
Address: Iida Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9211
Websites: http://www.hakubagoryu.com/e/index.html
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Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park

This ski resort has the individuality of seven ski hills. It is a huge mountain with deep valleys making you feel alive as you transcend down the slope.

The eveness combined with twists and turns make the run Wipein a thrilling, yet challenging course (intermediate level).

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-75-3533
Fax: +81-261-75-3566
Address: 24196-47 Kamishiro Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9211
Websites: http://www.hakuba47.co.jp/e/
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Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

This ski resort was a stage for the 1998 Winter Olympics with the downhill race. Cafes and restaurants double the pleasure of this ski resort.

The Rissen Slalom run is more than 3 km long and is enjoyable to go down making it Happoone's most popular run.

Since all courses are constantly groomed, so the course maintenance is always in its optimum condition.

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-72-3066
Fax: +81-261-72-3763
Address: Happo-one Tourism Association Happo Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9301
Websites: http://www.hakuba-happo.or.jp/
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Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort

This ski resort is located in front of the highest peak in the Hakuba area. This is one of Hakuba's top spots for rich scenery and openness makes it a charming course.

Iwatake's main run is Sunny Valley. This run is suited for beginners to intermediate level skiers and is 3.8 km long.

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-72-2780
Fax: +81-261-72-4638
Address: Iwatake Tourism Association
Iwatake Kitashiro Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9301
Websites: http://www.hakuba.jp/iwatake/snow/index.html
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Hakuba Minetaka Ski Resort

The compact slopes are waiting for you.You will want to make this your home ski ground.

Ride up the Romance Chair lift to the top where you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. These wide slopes provide a certain degree of challenge and are perfect for beginners to intermediate skiers. This ski hill is known not to be too crowded.

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-72-2281
Fax: +81-261-72-5579
Address: Hakubakan
Minekata Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9301
Websites: http://www.hakuba-minekata.com/
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Hakuba Highland Snowpark

This ski resort has its own little charm. It will give families a peace of mind being able to ski together on a variety of course.

The main course at Highland is called Panorama. This run is 1.5km long and will not only add to the pleasurable feeling of the Alps but also give you a great feeling inside. The runs are groomed packed and suitable for beginner to intermediate level skiers.

Contact Information:

  Telephone: +81-261-72-3450
Address: Hakuba Highland Hotel
Warabidaira Hakuba village, Kita Azumi, Nagano prefecture 399-9301
Websites: http://www.hakuba-highland.net/
Resort info & reviews (SnowJapan)

Other ways to play in the snow:

  Telemark Ski

Contact Evergreen Outdoor Center
at 0261-72-5150
www.evergreen-outdoors.com

  Cross Contry
  Snowshoe

Otari Village is just to the north of Hakuba Village can also be reached in as little as 10 minutes by car. 

The Otari Village website can be found here.

The three resorts in Otari Village are:

Tsugaike Kogen
Hakuba Norikura Onsen
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai


For more information on the resorts, along with daily reports from the region as well as photos and reviews of the resorts, check out the SnowJapan website.

 

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