Iwatake Snowfield
Iwatake stands on its own mountain in front of the extended Japan Alps range. Unlike the other Hakuba resorts, Hakuba Iwatake Snowfield, literally drops over … Continued
Hakuba Happo-one
Happo-One (“oh-nay”) is Hakuba’s oldest, largest and central ski hill. Happo offers a 1000 meters of top to bottom skiing with stunning views of Hakuba’s … Continued
Hakuba Goryu
The linked resorts of Hakuba 47 .nd Goryu form Hakuba’s most popular hill in terms of visitor numbers. Both resorts can be ridden using the … Continued
Kashimayari
To the south of the valley and serviced by free shuttle buses, Kashmayari is one of the new members to the Hakuba Valley group. Kashimayrai … Continued
Trail Run Heaven
Every trail runner has unique reasons for starting. For many, it’s their love of nature and a sense of adventure that drives them away … Continued
The Salt Road
The Salt Road or Shio-no-mich in Japanese is the ancient path that passes right through the Hakuba Valley from the Sea of Japan in the … Continued
Hiking & Trekking
After spending much of the last summer exploring the local trail throughout the Hakuba Valley, I have tended to my blisters and compiled the following … Continued
Two Wheels
Whether you like fat tyres or skinny ones, the Hakuba Valley has plenty of opportunites for two wheeled adventures or just a lazy ride around … Continued