The town of Hakuba is located in the Nagano prefecture in the Japanese Alps. Despite its relatively small population of just under 10,000 people, the area is very popular with tourists from abroad as well as locals for its amazing slopes and spaces for winter sports. For Nagano Winter Olympics, many facilities were built here for the games which remain as part of the reason why people come to Hakuba in the first place. Snowboarding, skiing (alpine, cross country, and jump) are popular activities. If you’re looking to visit some of the best slopes in Japan, check out the top skiing and snowboarding resorts in Hakuba.
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1. Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort is one of the most popular resorts in Hakuba and for good reason. The hills are impeccable with fresh snow and well-kept trails that are good for both beginners and experts alike. The resort and the facilities here have been around for a while (since 1958) and so Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort has a pretty big reputation among the snowboarding and skiing community in Japan. For the 1998 Winter Olympics, several courses and facilities were built and the resort hosted the alpine downhill and super giant slalom events.
The resort hosts a lot of great amenities on-site with its highest elevation being at a whopping 1,831 meters (6,000 feet) high. There are numerous restaurants, changing rooms, and rental areas on site as well as locker rooms and even free WiFi.
Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
Address: Hokujo, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9301, Japan
Website: Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)
Price for lifts: 5 - 90 USD
2. Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
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Whether you’re coming here with the kids or some friends, you’ll have a great time at Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort. The views from the mountain are amazing and the powder is always fresh and well-maintained. For those looking to learn how to ride (either skiing or snowboarding), there are plenty of classes available for people of all levels. After a day of hitting the slopes check out one of the many restaurants on-site and warm up your stomach with a hot bowl of ramen or perk up with a fresh cup of coffee.
There are 23 different courses and slopes to hit as well as 8 gondola lifts to take you up the mountains. Gear and equipment can be bought or rented from their stores on site as well and there are often professional events to watch!
Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Address: 22184-10 Kamishiro, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9211, Japan
Website: Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4:50pm, 6pm - 9:30pm
Price for lifts: 4 - 123 USD
3. Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park might be a bit of a misnomer as the hills and paths are actually open all year round including the summer. Although there isn’t any snowboarding or skiing to be done during this time, there are still facilities open and things like hiking or mountain biking are still pretty popular during this time of the year. If you are here for skiing or snowboarding, you’re in luck because there are tons of options for you! Classes are offered here for any skill level and there are great facilities on site for people with kids like daycare centers as well as a variety of restaurants around in case you get hungry during your time here. The longest run at Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park comes in at 6,400 meters (~ 21,000 feet) with then courses to choose from at varying levels of difficulty.
Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Address: 24196-47 Kamishiro, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9211, Japan
Website: Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Opening hours: 8am - 4pm (daily)
Price for lifts: 4 - 123 USD
4. Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort is the epitome of a fun time on the slopes! You don’t even really have to be into skiing or snowboarding to have a fun time as there are plenty of other activities to do here like tubing or riding a skidoo. The views at the top of the slopes are spectacular with the lakes and forests in the distance. Although Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort is smaller in size compared to some of the others in the region, it is still full of great facilities like a locker room, equipment rental area, and availability to take classes.
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Address: 458 Kamishiro, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9211, Japan
Website: Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4:30pm
Price for lifts: 5 - 45 USD
5. Hakuba Goryu Iimori Ski Resort
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Posted by Hakuba Goryu Iimori on Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Hakuba Goryu Iimori Ski Resort is a great spot for the kids and everyone in the family looking to have a great time in the snow. For those traveling with the little ones, there is a kids playground on site as well as a daycare and nursery for those with babies and infants. If your kids are into hitting the slopes too there are rental stores available for equipment as well as classes that will cater to any skill level. Hakuba Goryu Iimori Ski Resort hosts a number of events and competitions that are open to guests.
There are a number of restaurants on site including a ramen shop that is actually pretty popular even among non-skiers. They have four lifts operating to bring you up the mountains as well as eight courses of varying difficulty
Hakuba Goryu Iimori Ski Resort
Address: 26092 Kamishiro, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9211, Japan
Website: Hakuba Goryu Iimori Ski Resort
Opening hours: 8am - 5pm (daily)
Price for lifts: 4 - 123 USD
Ski Japan
Nagano is essentially the home of Japanese winter sports and no trip to the area is complete without hitting the hills. The scenery here is amazing, not the mention of the care and time that goes into making these slopes some of the best in Asia. Whether you’re new to snowboarding or skiing or you’re a seasoned pro, Hakuba is waiting for you to gear up and head out.
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