From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing mecca of Japan.

From the southern end of the valley Sun Alpina incorporates 3 ski areas to the linked resorts of Hakuba 47 and Goryu-Toomi and the Olympic ski resort of Happo-One situated in the heart of Hakuba. To the northern end of the valley, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina resorts are all impressive and rate highly amongst skiers and boarders alike.

With 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing mecca of Japan.

Sun Alpina at the southern end of the valley with its 3 ski areas to Hakuba 47 and Goryu-Toomi, the Olympic ski resort of Happo-One situated in the heart of Hakuba and then the northern end of the valley, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina resorts.

Hakuba offers 2000m of vertical drop, with varied terrain for all ages and abilities. skiing and snowboarding on piest is the main attraction. But back country tours into powder heaven, snow shoeing, ice climbing, even heli-skiing and more are on offer in this Winter Wonderland!

Just three and a half hours from Tokyo, nestled amongst the three peaks of Mt Yarigatake (2903m), Shakushi (2812m) and Shirouma (2933m), Hakuba is a central hub for for snow sports in japan. There is something in Hakuba for everyone regardless of their level.

The Hakuba Valley averages over 11 meters of powder snow per season across more than 200 runs that contain some of Japan’s longest vertical descents. Host to numerous events of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Hakuba is gaining international recognition and popularity. Short lift lines, excellent powder, long runs and great local culture are but a few of the factors that are putting Hakuba on the world map.