Why
to go
Located in the Prefecture of Nagano in the Hakuba
Valley are the areas 3 main world class resorts of
Happo One, Hakuba 47 and Goryu Toomi.
Hakuba
is the Japanese version of France’s Chamonix
valley with a number of resorts stretched over a long
valley with stunning scenery with some surprisingly
large peaks and an impressive record of dry deep powder.
Hakuba
hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics, the downhill, slalom
and the ski jumping events were all held at Happo
One.
Hakuba 47 and Goryu Toomi are interconnected resorts
on the one lift pass.
Hakuba is largely unspoilt by western influences and
the area provides a great insight into the Japanese
culture.
The town of Hakuba is about 5 minutes from the nearest
resort.
Hakuba
47 has no base village, with the Goryu area providing
mainly pension style accommodation. Happo One has
the largest base area (developed for the 1998 winter
Olympics) and is the most active at night, however
the nightlife across the valley is fairly quiet.
Do not miss
The mogul field which ends at the top of the Hakuba
47gondola station.
The on mountain restaurants serving up huge bowls
of steaming noodles, curries and regional specialties.
The start of the downhill course at Happo One on a
powder day.
The Pipe and terrain park at Hakuba 47 is world class
and includes a maintained mogul course.
Getting there
Hakuba by car from Tokyo it takes approximately 4
hours or by bus which is the cheapest leaving from
Shinjuku Train Station (Tokyo)
By the Super Azusa train from Shinjuku Station it
takes just under 4 hours. Or alternatively by the
Nagano Bullet Train, the Asama Shinkansen, from Tokyo
Station taking only 1 ½ hours.
Hot Tip
Staying with an English speaking host or access a
multilingual tour guide can be an advantage.
Early risers are well rewarded on powder days with
the Hakuba resorts usually quiet for the first couple
of runs.
The bus transport between resorts is sporadic with
a combination of taxis and trains the best bet.
Cash ATM’s accepting foreign cards are located
at the post office near the Hakuba train station.
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