Hakuba
Overview
You’ll find perfectly groomed cruisers & super long meandering trails for beginners, plenty of powder bowls for high alpine riding and powder laden forests for the more advanced. With plenty of non skiing activities, great food, a rich warm culture and renowned hospitality of the Japanese, Hakuba is a great place for your next ski holiday.
The town of Hakuba is nestled in the middle of a huge valley, towered over by huge rugged peaks, 10 ski resorts and spectacular alpine scenery.
- Comprising 10 different ski resorts
- Incredible variety of terrain – something for everyone
- Waist deep powder is pretty common here
- Plenty of non-skiing activities
- Rich warm culture and great Japanese hospitality
Active Travel Expert, Kate, was in Japan recently, including Hakuba. Take a look at her report.
Mountain Statistics
Statistics
| Top Elevation | 1,831 Metres |
| Lifts | 138 lifts, 5 gondolas |
| Runs | 200 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 1100 cms |
| Terrain Beginner | 30% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 40% |
| Terrain Advanced | 30% |
Other Activities
At Hakuba there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Hot Springs
Getting There
Getting to Hakuba
Hakuba is located on Honshu (the main island of Japan), about 270 km northwest of Tokyo.
The Tokyo Narita Airport is the main gateway airport for Hakuba.
Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in prearranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.
Accommodation
Hakuba has a variety of accommodation options to choose from.
Contact our Active Travel Experts for insider tips on where to stay and tailor-made ski/board experiences.
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