Ever wondered why thousands of people travel to Hakuba year after year? From the insane powder snow, to memorable cultural experiences, and incredible food – the hype is real. Keep reading to find out everything you need to kno [...]

Most snow enthusiasts dream about making it to Japan for winter, but if you are one of the Burton girls you live and breathe it. Champagne powder is a way of life. Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Burton girl AKA [...]

Japan’s renowned, Hakuba Valley has a long-term alliance with the Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, and Epic Australia Pass. The relationship essentially connects Japan with the best resorts in North America and Australia – incl [...]

Former elite freeskier and alpine ski racer, Jon Olsson has spent plenty of time in the Hakuba Valley. Why? As you’ll hear him say in the below videos “Welcome to pow town” – it’s the snow, and the sheer volume of it tha [...]

With little snow in the Alps, the DIY Team – consisting of Xavier De Le Rue and myself, his wife, Beanie De Le Rue – did what every snow lover does at this time of year: travel to Japan. We found everything from deep powder an [...]

The question that has divided skiers and snowboarders – is Niseko or Hakuba better?     Of all the questions we, as the staff of Liquid Snow Tours, get asked, is ‘which is better – Hakuba or Niseko?R [...]

One of the added benefits of skiing in Japan is the access you get to some of the best alpine food in the world. The ingredients are fresh without parallel, the flavours are delicious and funnily enough, Japan has the longest life [...]

Cortina is one of the best ski resorts in the Hakuba Valley for many reasons. From its amazing tree skiing to its onsens, it is a must-visit ski destination while you’re in Japan.   Cortina is located about 16km (20-30min) [...]