
ABOUT Hakuba
- Hakuba Valley (Nagano) is home to 10 ski resorts accessible on the one lift pass
- With endless terrain, epic day tours and extensive dining and nightlife options, it’s one of the most popular ski resorts in Japan
- Less than four hours from Tokyo Airport on the Shinkansen Bullet Train, it’s easily accessible. Plus, we have an office in Happo Village to assist you during your stay
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Hakuba Accommodation
View the best properties across the Hakuba valley from backpacker lodges to luxury hotels and apartments. -
Hakuba
Ski PackagesFully customisable Hakuba packages including flights, accommodation, lift passes, lessons and more. -
Guided
Group ToursLooking to chase that famous Japow? Our mountain guides know Japan very well and have spend many season riding around the country! We have some awesome trips throughout Japan and can also offer custom tours for private groups. -
Hakuba
day toursHakuba has so much to do off the mountain. From snow monkeys, sake tasting, snow mobiling, castles and heaps more. -
Hakuba Dining
There are so many amazing dining and nightlife options throughout the Hakuba Valley. Check out some of our favourites. -
How to get to
HakubaThere are a few different ways you can get to Hakuba from Tokyo and other cities. Check out which option is best for you. -
Hakuba Trail Maps
The Hakuba Valley consists of 10 ski resorts all on the one lift pass, offering so much terrain for everyone. Check out all the resorts here. -
Hakuba School
Group ToursLooking to plan an overseas school tour to Hakuba? Let us do the organisation for you with our team of experienced travel specialists.
Featured Hakuba Articles
Where to Eat, Sleep, and Ski in Niseko, Japan
At Mountainwatch Travel, we understand the quest for the ultimate skiing adventure. Enter Niseko, Japan, a winter wonderland known for its world-class powder snow, diverse terrain, and luxurious hospitality. Our 2023/4 season guid [...]
Hidden Gems of Hakuba: Explore Beyond the Ski Slopes in Winter
Mountainwatch Travel takes great pride in offering ski and snowboarding holidays in Hakuba, Japan. A winter destination known worldwide for its top-tier ski slopes. We have been operating in the valley for 17 years, and take pride [...]
2022-2023 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – January Update : A Few Speed Bumps Then Snowy Business as Usual
Beautiful turn in beautiful snow by @kassun1048 last week in Niseko. Photo: Adam Kroenert /Oyuki Japan Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper The Japanese snow season is in full swing after a few very fruitful weeks. La Nina is on its w [...]
Grasshopper’s Weekly Japan Forecast, Dec 15 – Continuous Storm Cycles as Japan the Sleeping Giant Wakes
Stefan Boers hooking into the Hokkaido powder earlier this week. Photo: @austinpowder Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Valid Thursday 15thDecember to Thursday 22ndDecember Kon’nichiwa my fine, fellow powder pundits, and welcome [...]
Hakuba Valley – Everything You Need for an Unforgettable Skiing Experience
The Northern Alps providing a spectacular backdrop in Hakuba Mountainwatch | Reggae Elliss Located in the north of Nagano prefecture and just a one-hour drive from the city of Nagano, the Hakuba Valley is one of the world’s g [...]
2022-2023 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – December Update
James Winfield, Niseko, December 31, 2021. Indications are snowfalls will ramp up in late December, so we may celebrate New Year’s Eve in a similar fashion this year.Photo: Sea and Summit Photography / @nisekojapan Mountainwat [...]