The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Situated in the heart of the Japan Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering above the town below. From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing mecca of Japan. From the southern end of the valley Sun Alpina incorporates 3 ski areas to the linked resorts of Hakuba 47 and Goryu-Toomi and the Olympic ski resort of Happo-One situated in the heart of Hakuba. To the northern end of the valley, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina resorts are all impressive and rate highly amongst skiers and boarders alike.

Hakuba is situated in the heart of the Japan Alps; the mountain scenery is spectacular, and huge rugged peaks tower above the ski resorts throughout the valley. The combination of world class skiing and state of the art lifts and gondolas, with excellent grooming facilities, makes Hakuba a place that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated

Hakuba provides an abundant variety of alpine alternatives and adventures for everyone to enjoy. Groomed cross-country courses wind their way through some of the most spectacular terrain to be found in the Japan Alps. Ski the Olympic cross-country courses or the scenic nordic courses at Minekata and Tsugaike ski resorts. Experience guided ski/snowboard and snowshoe tours in the Alps or try out snow tubing, tobogganing, snow rafting and spring heli-skiing that is available at various resorts in the valley. For those wanting to have a break from the Alps, take in the history and culture of Nagano with tours departing from Hakuba to Matsumoto Castle, Nagano’s famous Zenkoji Temple and the snow monkeys at Jigokudani hot springs.

Hotels and ski resorts offer complimentary shuttle services to the closest ski resorts, being Hakuba 47, Goryu Toomi & Happo-one, and some hotels are within walking distance to the slopes. There is also a public bus service that operates along the valley, providing access to all of the ski resorts.

Information & Statistics
Summit Elevation: 1820m
Base Elevation: 750m
Vertical Rise: 1070m
Longest Run: 8km
Terrain Park: Yes 
 Lifts: 31
Av Annual Snowfall: 10m

Ski Terrain: 50km of ski trails
Beginner Runs 20%
Intermediate Runs 40%
Advanced Runs 40% 

Hotel Specials:

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel
30% Discount on Standard Room bookings with breakfast packages
The Tokyu hotel in Hakuba is part of a Japanese chain of hotels, which are known for their prestige, elegance, 5 star service and attention to detail.

 
Hakuba Mominoki Hotel
30% Discount on Standard Room bookings with breakfast packages
Mominoki is one of the premier hotels in Hakuba, noted for its luxuriousness, location directly at the base of Happo and has the best facilities in Hakuba.

Hakuba Century Hotel
30% Discount on ALL rooms all season with both breakfast & breakfast and dinner options
Be first at the Happo Gondola Station, right on the door step of the Gondola, a comfortable mid level property with good facilities and very convenient location.

Hotel Hakuba
Free ski rentals with all bookings and any number of nights.
Hotel Hakuba offers well appointed rooms, surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Hakuba mountain range and located 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from Happo One.

La Neige Honkan Hakuba
10% off all bookings through till end of 2012 Winter Season
A European-style country manor house with excellent service and a very impressive silver service a la Carte menu.