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 [...]

When you’re not shredding the slopes, Hakuba has a range of different bars and restaurants to keep you entertained, fed and your thirst well and truly quenched. Here are our top picks to check out this season.   Echoland M [...]

The host of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games certainly isn’t short on variety. Boasting 10 different resorts within its valley, Hakuba has something for every single ability. If visiting all 10 resorts is a bit of a stretch for you [...]