The reason Hakuba continues to be loved across eras and regions is because of its outstanding snow quality and beautiful mountain scenery. There are plenty of high-quality accommodation facilities and hot springs with excellent spring quality. Once you fly to Haneda Airport, all you have to do is take a direct bus to Hakuba. Relax in a spacious seat and access Hakuba without changing trains.
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Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau
7025 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
Hakuba is especially popular in winter!
In winter, Nagano Prefecture receives high-quality snow that accumulates in the high mountains, so many tourists visit for skiing. The Hakuba area in particular is extremely popular as there are many ski resorts with outstanding views that everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy. Let's ski unique courses such as Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, where the alpine ski competition was held at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and Hakuba 47, which has a rich park!
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A relaxing direct flight to Hakuba
The travel time from Haneda Airport to the Hakuba area is approximately 5 hours. This bus has a wide space per seat, allowing you to relax and enjoy your time without worrying about your surroundings. A toilet is also available. The journey to the resort begins at Haneda Airport.
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Keikyu Limousine Bus
Enjoy spectacular views and snow quality all at once
Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort is the largest of Hakuba Village's ski resorts, with an altitude difference of 1,071m and a longest run of 8,000m, offering a variety of courses and spectacular views. The observation deck, Usagidaira Terrace, is directly connected to the gondola entrance, so even beginners can go there without putting on skis.
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Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort
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Rent the necessary items locally!
Hakuba, like other large ski resorts throughout Japan, also has a large selection of rental shops. This time I used Spicy Rental Happo branch to rent skis and wear. I was able to purchase goggles and gloves that I didn't have at the shop, so I didn't have to worry about going empty-handed!
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spicy rental
Inside Hokujo Happo Springs Hotel, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture -
Buses that take you to any ski resort in the Hakuba area
The HAKUBA VALLEY shuttle bus, which connects 10 ski resorts, is convenient. It is someone who can satisfy your greedy wishes such as ``I want to go to that ski resort.'' There are three routes starting from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, and the maximum fare is 500 yen for adults. In addition, if you use a common lift ticket called "HAKUBA VALLEY Ticket", you can freely use all of these ski resorts. There are 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day passes that can be purchased depending on the length of your stay.
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Take the lift and gondola to the course!
Hakuba's ski slopes are vast and have many high altitude spots. There are lifts and gondolas for efficient access to each course, and the gondolas in particular can be used without skis or snowboards, so even beginners can ride with confidence.
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Lessons will be tailored to your level
If it's your first time skiing, don't worry, you can take lessons at the ski school. A kids curriculum is also available for children. Of course, there are also plenty of lessons for intermediate and advanced players, so if you see a problem you want to clear, take a lesson.
The coaches are very knowledgeable about the ski resorts where they teach lessons, so they can recommend not only courses but also information on restaurants and view spots with spectacular views. -
Hakuba Happoone Ski School & Snowboard School
3901 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
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Pay attention to delicious and ever-evolving gele food
The ``Shinshu Champion Menu Competition Gere Food Battle'' is a contest to decide the first place menu from among the dishes submitted by restaurants operating at ski resorts in Nagano Prefecture. Among the high-quality dishes each time, Hakuba47's pizza house ``Luis'', which offers authentic stone oven-baked crispy pizza, is attracting attention. In the first competition, he won 3rd place with his "Teriyaki Chicken Pizza", in the 2nd competition he won the championship with "Mix Pizza", and in the 3rd competition he won the championship for two consecutive years with his "Nozawana Pizza". Recommended is the Shinshu Miso Mushroom Pizza, which is a sweet and spicy blend of spicy green chili pepper miso. A local menu made with plenty of local miso and mushrooms.
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Pizza House Luis
24196-47 Kamishiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
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Taste specialties such as soba and Shinshu beef
Nagano is famous for producing soba. Be sure to try it for lunch at least once. Cold soba noodles, where you can enjoy the rich aroma, remain popular even in winter, even though people like them a lot. The compatibility with wild vegetable tempura is outstanding. Warm soba noodles also have a wide variety of toppings, such as wild vegetables, mushrooms, wild yam, and chicken, and are characterized by their regional flavor. If you come to Nagano, be sure to try soba!
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We recommend Shinshu beef, one of Nagano Prefecture's proud specialties. The meat from cows raised on fermented feed containing apples has a good balance of quality, fat, and marbling, and is sweet and juicy. It is delicious no matter how you eat it, whether it's steak, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, or grilled meat.
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Receives high ratings every year on famous travel information sites around the world
Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba stands in the middle of a forest. It has been designed to take in as much of nature as possible, so you can relax while looking out at the wonderful scenery from the wide windows wherever you are, whether it's in your room, the hot springs, or the relaxation spaces set up throughout the building.
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One of the great pleasures of your stay is the variety of French full-course meals created by Chef Pierre Kanazawa, who has won numerous awards both domestically and internationally. The dishes, made with plenty of local, seasonal ingredients, are gentle and full of elegance. In addition to the French full course, we especially recommend the Shinshu Premium Beef Stew, a specialty menu item.
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Grand twins and doubles are simple rooms with ample space and everything you need. The junior suite has two bedrooms, one of which also has a fireplace.
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Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba
Mizubasho Onsen, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
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The Hakuba area is also known for its many high-quality hot springs. There are four typical day-trip hot springs in the Happo area, and if you value the view, Mimizuku-no-Yu is recommended.
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"Obinata-no-Yu" and "Happo-no-Yu" are the only hot springs in Japan that contain natural hydrogen. Within the city, you can easily go to Happo-no-Yu and Go-no-Yu.
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Hakuba Happo Onsen
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
Keikyu Limousine Bus also operates a bus from Haneda Airport to Karuizawa. You can access Karuizawa Prince Hotel, its attached ski resort and shopping plaza without transferring. Enjoy a relaxing stay at a resort that combines lodging, skiing, and shopping. A spectacular view of Mt. Asama awaits you.
There are two round trips a day from Haneda Airport (international flights) to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. (This is a winter limited flight)
Timetable from Haneda Airport and Hakuba
Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Hakuba Sta., Hakuba Goryu Adults 9,000 yen (Children 7,000 yen)
Keikyu Bus Transportation Department Sales Division TEL: 03-3280-9177 (Weekdays only 9:30-18:00)
Natsumi Shiiyama
Natsumi Shiiyama is an actress and talent who is active on stage and at events. I'm a beginner skier, but I tried skiing in Hakuba!
