Our Sales Team Manager, Justine has organised countless family ski holidays over the past 11 years. Here she explains her top recommendations for skiing Hakuba with kids.  Why Hakuba? Hakuba is one of Japan’s premier winter de [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Hakuba ski season runs each year from late November until early May. The official opening dates for each resort vary from year to year, and can often fluctuate as the season draws closer due to snowfall. Keep reading below for [...]