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The Hakuba Valley | Hakuba Deluxe Accommodation

The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of ski resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for both skiers and snowboarders. Situated in the heart of the Japan Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering above the town of Hakuba below. From one end of the valley to the next, with ten resorts accessing over two hundred runs, Hakuba is the premier valley in Japan.

 
 
Hakuba Ski

THE HAKUBA Valley

Set high in the spectacular Japan Alps lays the alpine village of Hakuba. With peaks towering over 3000 meters, breathtaking scenery and long winters with abundant snowfalls, the transition from a small farming village to a world-class ski resort was almost inevitable. From the first official gathering of skiers who formed the Hosono ski club in 1928, Hakuba was immediately admired by the greatest skiers and alpinists, thus giving birth to the centerpiece of the Hakuba Valley, Happo-one Ski Resort. More than 90 years have passed and visitors continue to flock to the area to experience the high alpine skiing, soothing après-ski hot springs, great food, fascinating culture, and the unforgettable friendly smiles that have made the Hakuba Valley Japan's premier winter getaway.

 
 
 
Hakuba Restaurant

Restaurant & Nightlife

OVER 200 DINING EXPEREIENCES

Hakuba has a very wide variety of restaurants, cafés and bars to suit any taste, from simple take-away to fine dining in some of the prefecture’s best restaurants. Make sure to pick up a copies of the various local restaurant guides when in Hakuba. Advance bookings are highly recommended from Christmas through to the end of February. You may be asked your credit card details to secure your booking, make sure to turn up on time, and cancel your reservation if you are no longer planning to go.

 

Hotsprings

RELAX AND REJUVENATE

Hakuba has a plethora of rich natural spring water and there is no better way to relax and rejuvenate after a hard days skiing than to soothe your body in one of the many natural hot springs in the Hakuba Valley.

There are many onsens around the village, some are stand-alone onsen facilities, and others belong to hotels, a visit will generally set you back 600 - 1,500 yen per visit. If your hotel does not house an onsen, your accommodation manager will be happy to point out the closest and best onsens in relation to your accommodation.

 
 
 
 
Hakuba Shopping

Shopping

GREAT WINTER SHOPPING

Hakuba  has a good selection of shops and stores and several great ski shops in town. Yamatoya  and The Boarding Co.  near  the  Hakuba  Station have  a great range of skiing and boarding gear respectively.  Patagonia, North Face  and just across the street,  Koujitsu  Sanso, have top  quality  outdoor  gear and often  discounted  stock. Rhythm Snow Sports stocks a good  range of retail and rental ski/snowboard goods, and even have a dedicated boot fitting service.  For the backcountry enthusiasts,  Rapie  is the one stop shop for all of your ski and snowboard off-piste powder needs.

Hakuba  has three main supermarkets where most items are available.  Hakuba’s  “The Big”  is the largest and open until  9pm. Other supermarkets are called A Co-op, which is located two minutes walk away from Hakuba Station, and Delicia which is located 10 minutes walk away from the station. Please note foreign credit cards are not always accepted at the supermarkets,  so it is wise to have Japanese yen with you. Other  than these three supermarkets there  are two  7-Elevens, two  Lawson’s and several other private convenience stores, too.

For further shopping information when you arrive into  Hakuba, make sure you pick up a copy of  Hakuba  Connect, this is a great magazine  full of information on  Hakuba.  In addition, a pocket sized guide, the  Hakuba  Essential Guide lists all the best bars and restaurants in town.

 
Snow Baby Monkey

DAY TOUR

SNOW MONKEY TOUR

Snow Monkey Tours are the most popular day tours to participate in while in Hakuba. The world-famous Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park is home to about 200 wild monkeys who spend their days soaking in the natural hot springs to keep warm from the harsh winter.

The park was opened in 1964 and is considered to be the only place in the world to see snow monkeys bathing in the wild. The hike to the hot-springs takes approximately 40 minutes each way.

Departing from the monkey park we then make our way to the historic town of Obuse, home to the famous Japanese artist Hokusai and Masuichi Sake Brewery. Lunch is a delicious set course traditional Japanese meal with a choice of main courses including dessert and glass of Japanese rice wine Sake.

The next stop is Nagano City home to Zenkoji Temple, designated a national treasure and has a history of over 1,400 years. It is one of Japan's most revered temples and houses the first image of Buddha brought to Japan in the 7th century. The streets surrounding the temple are lined with lantern lit shops and tiered roofed stalls, souvenir shops and galleries.