The ski and snowboard world is dominated by big resorts. Skiers and boarders flock to St Anton in Austria, Verbier in Switzerland, Whistler in Canada, Aspen Snowmass and Vail in the US, Niseko in... More…
Another popular tour is Matsumoto Castle located in the beautiful city of Matsumoto. In Japan there are only four castles that have been designated as “National Treasures” and the... More…
A great sideline to skiing, especially when you need a day to recoup, is visiting the snow monkeys. In northern Nagano Prefecture around two hours from Hakuba is the municipality Yamanouchi.... More…
Located just off the heart of the main road in Echoland where you will find nightlife, restaurants and shops, Snowbeds Chalet is one of the best positioned self contained accommodations in... More…
It seems every time we turn on our computer these days there is another site offering ski trips to Hakuba!! We don't know who most of them are and with 17 years living here we know everyone!!... More…
The tree skiing in Hakuba is world class and absolutely magnificent but has always been forbidden for supposed safety concerns. However, of late, happily this policy is slowly starting to change.... More…
Norikura: Located a short drive north of Tsugaike and adjacent to the Cortina ski area Norikura would be the least patronised of all the ski areas in Hakuba. It's so quiet here that... More…
Sanosaka: The most southern ski resort in Hakuba that is on the multi resort lift pass Sanosaka is a great place for families and those that have never skied powder before. It's not where the... More…
Kashimayari Ski Resort: Located at the southern most part of the Hakuba valley Kashimayari is almost unheard of to most foreign inbound ski enthusiasts even though it is one of the biggest... More…
There are well over 100 lifts in Hakuba making it one of the biggest ski areas in Japan; its otherwise known as the Japanese Alps. Its wide open terrain is great for all levels of ability... More…
To arrange a more personalised holiday, for more information about Hakuba and the region, or just any questions you can think of about skiing in Japan don‘t hesitate to contact us...