- 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 Packages
Fully customisable Hakuba packages including flights, accommodation, lift passes, lessons and more. -
Guided
Group Tours
Looking 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 tours
Hakuba 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
Hakuba
There 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 Tours
Looking 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
Chasing Powder in Japan by Train
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The Grasshopper’s Japan 2025-2026 Seasonal Outlook – La Niña Set to Deliver Above Average Snowfall
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Snow Machine Returns to Hakuba Valley in 2026 – With a Monster Lineup Locked In
After a huge edition in 2025, Snow Machine is officially heading back to Japan in 2026 – and the frosty festival favourite is shaping up to be even bigger this time around. Held in the breathtaking Hakuba Valley, Snow Machin [...]
Discover Tohoku: Japan’s Untapped Powder Playground
If you’re dreaming of deep snow, quiet slopes, and authentic Japanese charm, it’s time to look beyond the usual suspects. Far from the crowds of Hakuba and Niseko, Tohoku lies tucked in the north of Honshu, where heavy snow fa [...]
