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What Makes Hakuba Better Than Niseko?

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During this last decade, the Japanese Alps have attracted snow surfers and skiers from all over the world and we are not at all surprised! The beautiful mountain range has so much to offer: regular powder snow, amazing  Hakuba ski accommodation , easy logistics, traditional Japanese cultural experience, fine-dining restaurants and much more. Well, Japan already has Niseko as the go-to destination for people who have a thing for snow adventures, but slowly Hakuba is taking the place. Now before booking your tickets to this amazing winter destination, here are some of the things that make Hakuba  better than Niseko. So, let’s get started. 1.  Amazing Ski Experience:  Similar to Niseko,  Hakuba is one of those amazing places  on the globe that provide an amazing ski experience. Over 200 different ski trails and 9 top class ski resorts, Hakuba is more than enough to satisfy your adrenaline craving. The place marked its presence in on the global ski map ...

A Majestic Scenic Exploration - The Green Season

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Skiing may be what people think of when they think of Hakuba and Nagano, but all four seasons have their own distinct charms in Japan, and Hakuba is no exception. The explosion of green emerging in spring is capped with the glorious blooming of cherry blossoms in early May. Summer brings warm, sunny days ideal for hiking, trekking, cycling and getting wet in some of the lakes and rivers of the area. Even during the hottest month, August, evenings are cooler here, unlike most other parts of Japan. With October comes cooler temperatures and the amazing colours of autumn, bringing many professional and amateur photographers to the area in search of that perfect shot. Hakuba features three freshwater lakes; Aoki-ko, Nakazuna-ko, and Kizaki-ko. The use of outboard motors is completely banned on Aoki-ko, giving it some of the cleanest and clearest water in Japan and making it ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, windsurfing and other peaceful pursuits. The smallest of...