Hakuba Ski Resort
For an authentic Japanese skiing experience, look no further than the Hakuba Valley with its 10 ski areas.
Niseko might have better powder, but the Hakuba Valley gets more than its fair share which is great news if you’re planning a trip to ski at its three main ski areas. Happo-One is the largest of these, covering 52km of pistes, including the 1998 Olympic ski racing pistes. Hakuba 47/Goryu is around half the size but a fun ski area and Iwatake has access to 50km of further slopes, but a much smaller vertical. Traditional guesthouses are the order of the day in terms of accommodation and as you might expect, the food is fantastic and there are numerous hot spring onsens to unwind in at the end of the ski day.
Join us on the 14-night Ski Club Freshtracks Japan Powder Adventure holiday, which takes in the best of the Hakuba Valley as well as the resort of Nozawa Onsen.
Our Hakuba Resort Ratings
- Beginner ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Intermediate ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Advanced ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- Snow Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
- Fast Lifts ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Resort Activities ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Après ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Value ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆