Hakuba School Groups - MountainWatch Travel

ABOUT Hakuba

Resorts

Season

Dec-April

Lifts

105

Summit

1820m

Vertical

1070m

Village

Snowfall

WHY Hakuba FOR Schools

Hakuba is a great introduction to Japan as it offers a true taste of Japanese culture, whilst still offering western comforts. Located in the Nagano Prefecture, Hakuba is easily accessible from flying into Tokyo.

Hakuba is one of 10 ski resorts which make up the Hakuba Valley located at the northern end of the spectacular Japanese Alps, spreading around 30km from north to south enjoying an annual snowfall of 11 meters. Hakuba is an all-rounder ski destination offering the most variety of terrain and runs to suit all levels of ability.

A huge selection of student friendly, mid-range budget, clean & safe accommodation can be found in Hakuba which are firm favourites with our groups and are site inspected each year by the Mountainwatch Travel Team.

Some of the largest and longest running international ski schools in Japan are based in Hakuba employing highly skilled local and international ski and snowboard instructors. English speaking and experienced with teaching students of all ability levels.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

Fly to Tokyo
Make your way to the airport and board your flight bound for Tokyo, Japan. Upon arrival, meet your coach to transfer you to your accommodation in Hakuba. Make your way to the rental shop and get fitted out with your skis/snowboard sets.

Day 2

Hakuba (Breakfast)
Meet your instructors for your first morning group lessons based on skill level. Lift passes included. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the slopes with your teachers.

Day 3

Hakuba (Breakfast)
Meet your instructors for your morning group lessons based on skill level. Lift passes included. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the slopes with your teachers.

Day 4

Hakuba (Breakfast)
Meet your instructors for your morning group lessons based on skill level. Lift passes included. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the slopes with your teachers.

Day 5

Hakuba (Breakfast & Lunch)
Enjoy a full day tour where you will visit the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park and explore Zenkoji Temple.

Day 6

Hakuba (Breakfast)
Enjoy the day exploring the slopes with your teachers. Lift passes included.

Day 7

Hakuba (Breakfast & Dinner)
Enjoy the day exploring the slopes with your teachers. Lift passes included. In the evening, enjoy a cultural Taiko Drumming show with your dinner.

Day 8

Hakuba to Home (Breakfast)
Check out and meet your coach to transfer you to the airport. Board your flight to take you home.

THE ABOVE SAMPLE ITINERARY INCLUDES

Return economy flights; Australia to Tokyo

Return Airport Coach Transfers

7x nights accommodation

Daily Breakfast

1x Lunch

2x Dinners

5x days standard rental skis/snowboard set with helmets

5x days of Lift Passes

3x Morning Group Lessons

Full Day Tour; Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Temple

Taiko Drumming Show

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Standard Twin Room

Quad Share Room

Lounge

Reception
Eagle Lodge
- Modest Accommodation
- Rooms with ensuites
- 350m to nearest lifts
- Communal Area
- Onsite Restaurant
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Western Twin Room

Japanese Twin Room

Ski-in Ski-out
Shiroi Koya
- Modest Accommodation
- Rooms with ensuites
- Ski in/out
- Communal Area
- Onsite Restaurant
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Standard Twin Room

Triple Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Sharaku Restaurant
Springs Hotel
- Up Market Accommodation
- Rooms with ensuites
- 500m to nearest lifts
- Onsite Onsen
- Onsite Restaurant
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EXTRAS

Ski Gear Rental
Snow Monkey Tour
Additional Meals
Lessons
Time In Other Cities
Matsumoto Day Tour
Tour Jumpers
Nagano Day Trip

nicky sullivan

Lizzie was so helpful, gave us some options and advice to help us pinpoint where we wanted to go. And once we had booked provided some really helpful travel advice and answering questions we had. Easy to deal with, everything was smooth and we had a great time.

Shelly Drewitz

Calum was awesome at helping us every step of the way with our trip. We got a great deal on the accommodation and ski lift, and we will definitely come back to Mountainwatch next time based on his excellent service.

Mark K Grant

I booked my Japan ski holiday through Mountainwatch. Very professional and when we arrived in Japan all was laid out for us. The accommodation was even nicer than expected. KIrsty was very good to work with and made things very easy!!!! will book again next season.

Jess

Great experience booking through this company, our contact Anna was brilliant, and organised a fantastic ski trip for us. The travel was all clearly laid out, the accommodation was lovely, the ski field was fantastic, great range of local dining options and bars.

Brett A

Mountain Watch are great, well organised and excellent advice on locations and accommodation. Highly recommended!

darren martin

Thanks Kirsty for helping arrange our family trip to Myoko for Xmas 2025, we had an amazing time

Jan Kelly

Thanks Kirsty, once again your arrangements for us in Japan worked very well. We’ll have no hesitation about touching base with you before we make another booking….. not sure if we’ll be organised by June, but we’ll see. Have a great season yourself and keep up the good work at MountainWatch. Regards Jan and Tom

Samantha Farr

Our trip to Hakuba and Tokyo was so smooth and easy thanks to the help of Justine. Hotel was great and in a perfect location and it was very smooth having all our extras like lessons and rentals booked and sorted before we arrived. Would 100% book through Mountainwatch Travel again!

John Durham

This is the second year that Kristy has organized travel arrangements for a skiing holiday to Furano in Japan, for us. It is the second time that those arrangements have been fulfilled seamlessly. No hassles, as planned and on time. Perfect, and will use Mountainwatchj Travel again. John Durham

Simone B

We booked through Anna O’Malley for our stay in Nozawa onsen Village in Japan. Seamless service, prompt, and pricing reasonable. The Shimataya View Hotel, was a lovely stay. Room size was large, great views, and Amazing service from Staff. Momoi and Eloisa couldn’t help enough- from dinner reservations to organising luggage to Tokyo. Property is older, though clean, well maintained. 10 min walk to slopes, 5 min walk to village centre. I recommend Mountain Watch, and this property. Photos are the view from our room.

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