A Winter Wonderland – The White Season Hakuba Happo

First founded in 1928 and situated in the breathtakingly beautiful Northern Japan Alps, Hakuba stands out as Japan’s top winter resort area, offering some of the best winter sports action in Japan. The host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Hakuba comprises 9 ski resorts stretched across a broad valley, and provides more terrain, vertical rise and advanced ski and snowboard slopes than anywhere in Japan. Abundant snow and excellent powder conditions make Hakuba a perennial top choice of skiers and snowboarders from around the world, but also a destination for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience.
Hakuba boasts some of the highest snowfall levels in Japan, with an annual base of snow exceeding ten meters. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, winter enthusiasts can enjoy telemark skiing, Nordic skiing (on an Olympic course),  snow rafting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and a fine selection of both Japanese and international restaurants. With something for everyone, Hakuba provides an unparalleled winter vacation experience in Japan.