The snow melt from the three major peaks of Hakuba flows down the Matsukawa river until it merges with the…
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There’s a Beach up the Mountains in Hakuba! Sitting at 1,400 meters above sea level you can enjoy all the…
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Most people who have lived in Hakuba for any length of time have been to Happo Pond, as it is…
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Held every February, the Happo Fire Festival is one of the highlights of winter. It mixes a long history and…
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Happo One is the largest and most well known ski resort in Hakuba. It is also the most central. As…
Continue ReadingLapping Skyline on Xmas Day (Happo One)
As there was a bit of snow overnight, it was time to hit the slopes again after a day off…
Continue ReadingHappo and Goryu open with lots of powder
Happo One and Able Goryu both opened today after a large snowfall last night. Both resorts are offering gondola access…
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Soba Noodles are a staple of Nagano Prefecture, and when you are out and about, it is not difficult to…
Continue ReadingHakuba’s First Roof Top Beer Garden @ Kokoro Hotel
Beer Gardens have long been popular summer dining locations in Japan, usually located on the top floor of large department…
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Happo Pond is one of the most famous scenic spots in Hakuba. From early June to mid-October you can take…
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With rainy season just around the corner, and it begin the last fine day on the forecast, we decided to…
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One of Hakuba’s most popular attractions, the Olympic Ski Jump has resume operations following closure due to the Corona Pandemic.…
Continue ReadingHappo Onsen Hot Spring Reopens
After being on hiatus for over a month, Happo Onsen Hot Spring has partially reopened. Opening on June 1st 2020…
Continue ReadingHappo One Summer Operations
Happo One Resort has opened for summer operations, later than usual due to the Corona Pandemic. The Happo Alpine Line…
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