www.hakuba-alps.co.jp/e-ski | Hakuba-norikura-kogen, Otari-mura, Kitaazumi-gun | 2+81-261-82-2811 | Open 8:30-16:30 | Travelling times to Hakuba Norikura Tokyo: 3 hrs (train), Osaka: 5 hrs 30 min (car) BUILT TO SATISFY Secluded amidst rugged alpine scenery in the north of th… Read More
www.tsugaike.gr.jp/english | Tsugaike Kogen, Otari-mura, Kitaazumi-gun | 2+81-261-83-2515 | Days 8:00-17:00, Nights 18:00-21:00 | Travelling times to Tsugaike Kogen Tokyo: 3 hrs 10 min (train & bus), Osaka: 5 hrs (train) VAST POWDER PLAYGROUND Tsugaike Kogen is one … Read More
Let the pros lead you into the world of split-boarding By James A. Robb, Guide/Instructor, Evergreen Outdoor Center, Hakuba Whether you are new to the backcountry touring game or an experienced boarder looking to venture further afield, once you make the split you'll never go back! … Read More
www.happo-one.jp/english | Hokujo Happo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun | 2+81-261-72-3066 | Days 8:00-17:00, Nights 18:00-21:00 | Travelling times to Happo-one Tokyo: 3 hrs 40 min (train & bus), Osaka: 4 hrs 30 min (train) POWDER PIONEER Happo-one is one of the Hakuba V… Read More
www.hakuba47.co.jp/winter/en | Kamishiro 24196-47, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun | 2+81-261-75-3533 | Open 8:00-16:30 | Travelling times to Hakuba 47 Tokyo: 2 hrs 40 min (train), Osaka: 4 hrs (train) RAD PARKS AND IGLOOS A distinctively Gen Y resort in comparison to the man… Read More
http://www.hakubagoryu.com/e/ | Kamishiro 22548, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun | 2+81-261-75-3131 | Days 8:15-16:50, Nights 18:00-21:30 | Travelling times to Hakuba Goryu Tokyo: 2 hrs 40 min (train); Osaka: 4 hrs 30 min (train) ROOM FOR EVERYONE Covered in Japan Alps-quali… Read More
Nagano's international powder playground Eleven powder-rich resorts. One pass. And in 2016-2017, a new tap-and-go ticket gate system. The Hakuba Valley just keeps getting better. One of the leading snow resort areas in the Northern Japanese Alps, its international credentials were firmly es… Read More
The city of Iiyama lies at the northernmost tip of Nagano, one of Japan’s snowiest prefectures. The Iiyama Valley is at its centre, and the gorgeous landscapes of Madarao Kogen and the heart-shaped Hokuryuko Lake surround the city. Often referred to as the ‘little Kyoto' of the snow country,… Read More
HOTEL MONT BLANC HAKUBA GROUP HOTELS Hotel Mont Blanc Hakuba and Hotel Sejour Mint are two different hotels, but they both belong to the same group. So if you can't find reservation at one, you'll be able easily secure a spot at the other. Online Reservation www.hakubacherry.com/ … Read More
Japan's biggest resort area It's become common knowledge that Japan has a number of impressive powder resorts, all vying for attention with their huge snowfalls, relaxing hot springs, and exceptionally good local cuisine. There's only one though, that comes complete with snow monkeys. Ladies an… Read More
“Explore your wild side in the untamed, powder snow” Get in touch with your wild side at the Madarao Mountain Resort, located next to Tangram Ski Circus, accessible from Tokyo via bullet train to its nearest station. It’s a quick trip over for a thrilling adventure. This spot is loved by m… Read More
“High quality powder and hospitality for everyone” Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort has refined every element required for a great holiday for guests of all ages. The time it takes to get here from Tokyo is approximately 3 hours, whether by train and bus or by car. It’s definitely worth the trek… Read More
Explore the eclectic home town of Madapow Madarao Kogen, a small pleasant town, is a little over 2 hours away from the crazy city of Tokyo. It sits in between Nagano and Niigata Prefecture, and is made up of a cluster of hotels, inns, restaurants, shops, tourism base businesses and of course, Mt… Read More
“No need to choose, you can have it all” You don't have to choose between quality or quantity at Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort - you get them both. The resort enjoys exceptional falls of fine, dry powder, which can reach depths of over five metres around its 1,650m summit when the long December to M… Read More
“…take in the stunning panorama of the Japanese Alps…” Along with Shiga Kogen's trademark top-quality powder snow, Ryuoo Ski Park's major draw cards include its jumbo-sized ropeway, indulgent courses of up to 6 km, and fun activities for kids. One of Japan's longest ungroomed runs, the park… Read More
A sensational snow holiday destination on the rise Blessed with great powder, scenery and natural hot springs, Kita-shiga Kogen was always a snow holiday destination in the making. The area is open for riding from December until May and includes Ryuoo Ski Park, which boasts a 166-person capacity… Read More
History flows through the hot springs of Yudanaka Onsen From the moment you step off the train at Yudanaka station, you are already fully immersed in this onsen (hot spring) town. The station has its own hot spring facilities for day-trippers, and outside there’s a foot bath you can enjoy to kic… Read More
“…nine courses with terrain for all riders…” Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort has nine courses with a good spread of terrain for all riders, and a kids park. The resort was exclusive to skiers until this point, now both skiers and boarders can enjoy their slopes, including the south-facing lengthy 2,2… Read More
Japan’s largest ski area The powder sanctuary hidden in the northernmost reaches of Shiga Kogen, known as Okushiga Kogen was once a skier-only zone. Now, it is open to snowboarders, and there’s every reason for all riders to head to Okushiga Kogen. The resort enjoys snow from December to May, and… Read More
“A truly natural ski resort, open for all” Surrounded by a vast panoramic view, the Kumanoyu Ski Area is located in the Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park. The national park has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, ensuring the protection by the local environment. From the 2015-20… Read More
