HAKUBA VALLEY holidays
Japan
IN A NUTSHELL
Located just over 2hrs from Tokyo by train, Hakuba Valley is one of Japan's premier ski destinations
Hakuba Valley SKI RESORT
Located in northwestern Nagano Prefecture at the base of the 3,000-m tall Northern Japan Alps, Hakuba Valley boasts 10 resorts blessed with abundant snowfall and high-quality powder snow.
Host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Hakuba Valley welcomes guests from around the world to enjoy winter sports at world-class facilities.
From gentle groomed runs to 8-km-long cruising courses, Hakuba Valley has something for everyone.
Hakuba can be easily reached by a number of transport methods. The most common way to travel to Hakuba is a shuttle bus from the Tokyo airports, or for those travelling from Tokyo or Kyoto cities, a ride on the bullet train to nearby Nagano city, followed by a one hour bus or pre-booked taxi ride to the Hakuba Valley ski resort. Enjoy the scenery of the alpine hills and valleys on your journey whichever way you travel.
THE SKIING IN Hakuba Valley SKI RESORT
As Japan's premier ski region, the Hakuba Valley offers more terrain, vertical rise and advanced ski slopes than anywhere in Japan. Having hosted the 1998 Winter Olympic Games and numerous FIS World Cup events, the Hakuba Valley has a well-established international reputation as a world-class ski destination. From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 130 ski runs as well as providing access to incredible off-piste terrain of the Japan Alps, Hakuba's reputation as a serious skiers and snowboarders’ destination is well balanced across all levels. This combination of world-class skiing, abundant snowfalls, sunny skies and over 9 ski resorts truly makes Hakuba Valley a precious gem among the rugged Japan Alps. From the complete novice to the expert skier, the Hakuba Valley provides some of the best skiing in Japan. Everything from gentle beginner slopes, to steeps, bumps and long groomers, and of course, plenty of fresh powder. Happo One Resort is Hakuba Valley's premier resort, boasting some of the highest snowfalls and longest vertical pitches in all of Japan, while Hakuba 47 and Goryu's terrain challenges everyone from first timers to experts. Tsugaike and Iwatake resorts are also well suited to the beginner and intermediate levels, with long cruising trails and plenty of powder runs for those who wish to explore. Hakuba's reputation as a serious skiers destination is well balanced across all levels, offering something for everyone.
EPIC PASS PARTNER
5 TOTAL DAYS EACH AT HAKUBA VALLEY AND RUSUTSU, JAPAN
A total of five consecutive days of skiing and snowboarding at Hakuba Valley's ten ski resorts, and Rusutsu, Japan for the 2024/25 winter season.
HAKUBA VALLEY, JAPAN
Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park
Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
ABLE Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
Jiigatake Snow Resort
Kashimayari Snow Resort
Tsugaike Mountain Resort
White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka
RUSUTSU, JAPAN
Rusutsu Resort
We can also quote for the local Hakuba Valley resort pass which may be better value..
Hakuba Valley Property Map
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