HAKUBA VALLEY SKI RESORTS

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Based in Nagano, we can arrange your accommodation, lift passes, transport, tours, lessons, rentals and more in an all-inclusive package.

25 THINGS TO DO AROUND HAKUBA & WHERE TO STAY

Hakuba is an all-year-round destination offering just as much to in spring, summer and autumn as it does in winter.

HAKUBA CHARTERS & TAXIS

Arrange your transport to and from any resort in the valley including door-to-door transfers between accommodation and regional destinations.

SNOW PEAK LAND STATION

Always popular, Snow Peak Land Station is a brand-name store, cafe and restaurant offering outdoor accommodation and other great perks.

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(Access / General)

Where to Stay in Hakuba?

Host of multiple events during the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Hakuba has a global rep…

(Access / General / Things to do)

25 Things to Do Around Hakuba & Where to Stay

Around 1 hour from central Nagano City and approximately 280km to the northwest of To…

(General)

Best Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts: Happo-One, ABLE Goryu, Hakuba47, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Cortina, Norikura, Kashimayari & Jigatake

Hakuba Valley is one of Japan’s best-known and most popular winter destinations. Mult…

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What to Do in Hakuba When You’re Not Skiing

The Hakuba Valley is one of Japan's most well-known ski destinations, made up of 10 i…

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All Hakuba Tours & Charters in 2026/2027

Located at the edge of the Japanese Northern Alps, Hakuba is a growing destination fo…

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20 Things to Do Around Omachi & Where to Stay

Located at the southern end of Hakuba Valley, Omachi is a charming town that makes an…

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Best Places to Stay in Omachi

Omachi in Nagano is more than just a stop on the way to the mountains. It is the whol…

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Summer in Hakuba

Hakuba Valley, though it is most known as one of the best ski resorts in Japan, is al…

Tours

Best Selling

(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥21,800
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Seasonal Special

(Day Tour, Event Tour)

1-Day Tour from Hakuba: Your Perfect Rest Day featuring Azumino Wasabi, Sake & Wine

Spots:
Matsumoto
Pick-up:
Hakuba
Drop-off:
Hakuba
¥17,800
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(Private Tour)

[START FROM HAKUBA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Hakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadaraoMyoko
¥181,600 ~ / group
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Seasonal Special

(Day Tour, Event Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji Tomyo Lantern Festival

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyHakuba
Pick-up:
Nagano CityHakuba
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakuba
¥23,300
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(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour from Nagano: Hiking to Happo-ike Pond & Hot Springs in Hakuba Valley

Spots:
Hakuba
Pick-up:
Nagano City
Drop-off:
Nagano City
¥23,800
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(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour from Hakuba: Matsumoto Castle, Soba Making, Art & Sake

Spots:
MatsumotoHakuba
Pick-up:
Hakuba
Drop-off:
Hakuba
¥20,000
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(Destination info)

Where to Stay in Hakuba?

Host of multiple events during the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Hakuba has a global rep…

(Destination info)

25 Things to Do Around Hakuba & Where to Stay

Around 1 hour from central Nagano City and approximately 280km to the northwest of To…

(Destination info)

How to Get to Hakuba - Nagano Ski Resorts Info

Located approximately 40KM (<1 hour drive) to the west of Nagano City and 275KM (&…

(Destination info)

20 Things to Do Around Omachi & Where to Stay

Located at the southern end of Hakuba Valley, Omachi is a charming town that makes an…

(Access)

How to Get to Hakuba from Tokyo

Hakuba is one of the most well-known ski resorts in Japan—located in the Northern Alp…

(Access)

How to Travel Between Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, and Myoko Ski Resorts

Nagano is known as one of Japan's best locations for skiing—perhaps even No.1, depend…

(Access)

From Hakuba: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

For visitors wanting to visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park from Hakuba, the journey tak…

(Access)

ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus

The ALPICO Bus company, most commonly referred to simply as ALPICO, operates the majo…

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ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus Timetable

ALPICO operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular de…

(Access)

Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal

Located at the entrance to the Hakuba Happo-One village, the Hakuba Happo Bus Termina…

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Hakuba Shuttle Bus Timetable

The Hakuba Shuttle Bus operates in and around Hakuba Valley through winter and early …

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Hakuba Station

Hakuba Station is a small region train station on the Oito Line, running from Matsumo…

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Oito Line inc. Hakuba Train Services

Running from Matsumoto Station to Minami-Otari Station, the Oito Line covers approxim…
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Charters

Private Charters

HAKUBA → NARAI-JUKU

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Kiso Valley, Hakuba
¥77,000~
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HAKUBA → TAKAYAMA (3HR)→ HAKUBA

Duration:
10+ Hours
Spots:
Takayama, Hakuba
¥164,500~
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HAKUBA → SHIRAKAWA-GO

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Shirakawago, Hakuba
¥162,700~
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HAKUBA → SHIRAKAWA-GO (3HRS) → HAKUBA

Duration:
10+ Hours
Spots:
Shirakawago, Hakuba
¥203,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → NARAI-JUKU (3HRS) → HAKUBA

Duration:
7-8 Hours
Spots:
Kiso Valley, Hakuba
¥135,900~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ KYOTO/OSAKA

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Kyoto, Osaka, Hakuba
¥322,800~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ TOYAMA

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Toyama, Hakuba
¥130,300~
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HAKUBA→ MATSUMOTO AIRPORT

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Matsumoto, Hakuba
¥75,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Osaka, Hakuba
¥309,300~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ ECHIGO YUZAWA

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Yuzawa
¥111,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ LOTTE ARAI

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Myoko
¥91,100~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → KAMIKOCHI

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Kamikochi, Hakuba
¥100,700~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → TOGAKUSHI

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Togakushi
¥54,400~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ MATSUMOTO

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Matsumoto, Hakuba
¥70,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → KARUIZAWA

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Karuizawa
¥88,900~
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HAKUBA → KAWAGUCHIKO

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Mt. Fuji
¥155,700~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→ KUSATSU

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Kusatsu
¥88,100~
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HAKUBA → TAKAYAMA

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Takayama, Hakuba
¥130,900~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → TOKYO (SHINJUKU)

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Tokyo, Hakuba
¥171,100~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → HANEDA AIRPORT

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Tokyo, Hakuba
¥185,300~
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HAKUBA → NARITA AIRPORT

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Tokyo, Hakuba
¥210,000~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen
¥84,800~
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HAKUBA → MADARAO

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Madarao
¥79,500~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → MYOKO

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Myoko
¥84,200~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Shiga Kogen, Hakuba
¥84,000~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → OKUSHIGA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Shiga Kogen, Hakuba
¥93,600~
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Private Charters

NAGANO STN → HAKUBA

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Hakuba
¥58,100~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen
¥108,300~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Madarao
¥107,800~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Myoko
¥110,400~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba
¥105,600~
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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ OKUSHIGA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba
¥115,000~
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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ HAKUBA

Duration:
7-8 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba
¥123,600~
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Hakuba
¥92,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → KANAZAWA

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Kanazawa, Hakuba
¥164,200~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba
¥80,500~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → KOMATSU AIRPORT

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Kanazawa, Hakuba
¥164,400~
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Private Charters

CHUBU CENTRAIR AIRPORT → HAKUBA

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Nagoya, Hakuba
¥205,400~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → TOGAKUSHI (2HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Togakushi
¥85,300~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → MATSUMOTO CASTLE(3HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Matsumoto, Hakuba
¥100,600~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → ZENKOJI (2HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Hakuba
¥81,900~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → NAGOYA

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Nagoya, Hakuba
¥213,200~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA→KAMIKOCHI(4HRS)→HAKUBA

Duration:
8-9 Hours
Spots:
Kamikochi, Hakuba
¥122,000~
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Activities

(Snow Activities)

Hakuba: Happo One Snow Resort

If you could only ski at one of the ten resorts in Hakuba, which one would it be? Mos…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort

One of ten resorts making-up the ‘Hakuba Valley’, Hakuba Cortina is a picturesque ski…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort

Located only 15-minutes drive from Hakuba Station or the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, H…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park

Connected to Hakuba Goryu via the upper runs, Hakuba 47 is in itself relatively small…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort

One of ten resorts making-up the ‘Hakuba Valley’ and located around 8km to the north …
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort

One of ten resorts making-up the ‘Hakuba Valley’ and connected to Hakuba Cortina via …
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities / Health & Well-being)

Hakuba Happo Pond

Happo Pond, or Happo-ike, a stunning lake among the Northern Alps of Japan, is one of…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba Mountain Harbor at Iwatake

Located in (what is in winter) Iwatake Snow Field, Hakuba Mountain Harbor combines an…
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Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba

Opened in July 2020, Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba is a combined facility including a…
(Snow Activities)

Hakuba: Iwatake Snow Field

Lying to the immediate north of Hakuba Happo One, Hakuba Iwatake was for a long-time …
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities / Health & Well-being)

Tsugaike Nature Park inc. Gondola & Ropeway

Tsugaike Nature Park is a breathtaking alpine park located in Hakuba, among the tower…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities / Health & Well-being)

Lake Aoki

Lake Aoki (青木湖), the largest and deepest of the Three Nishina Lakes (Aoki, Nakatsuna,…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities / Health & Well-being)

Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden

Accessible using the main gondola of Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort, the Hakuba Goryu Alpin…
(Nature & Adventure / Local Food & Drink / Snow Activities / Summer Activities)

Snow Peak Field Suite Hakuba Kita-One Kogen

Nestled within the pastures and fields of (what is in winter) Hakuba Happo One Snow R…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities)

Hot Air Ballooning in Hakuba

Available from the end of April until early November, hot air ballooning is a great w…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities / Health & Well-being)

Mount Shirouma

Mount Shirouma is one of the major peaks of the Hida Mountain Ranges – often referred…
(Snow Activities / Summer Activities)

Guided Outdoor Experiences in Hakuba

As one of Japan’s premier outdoor destinations, Hakuba spoils visitors for choice whe…
(Nature & Adventure / Snow Activities / Summer Activities / Ski & Snowboard)

Hakuba Lion Adventure

Lion Adventure is one of Hakuba’s best-known outdoor operators, offering adventure-pa…
(Nature & Adventure / Historic & Castle / Temple & Shrine / Arts & Culture / Autumn Leaves)

Reisho-ji Temple

Perched on a hillside overlooking the town of Omachi, Reisho-ji Temple is a stunning …
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Hotels

Hakuba Village / Happo One Area

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Hakuba 47 Area

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Hakuba Tsugaike Area

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ABLE Hakuba Goryu Area

Hakuba
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Hakuba Cortina / Norikura Area

Hakuba
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Self-Contained

The Ridge Hakuba Hotel & Apartments

Hakuba
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Ski Lodge/Hotel

Marillen Hotel

Hakuba
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Self-Contained

Phoenix Chalets

Hakuba
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Ski Lodge/Hotel

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

Hakuba
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Phoenix Hotel

Hakuba
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Omachi Onsenkyo Festival of Fireworks & Sound

Experience a magical winter night at the foot of the Northern Alps. The "24th Dream F…
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