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  • Getting 18 holes in before a downpour – Myoko Kogen Golf Club
  • A Fine Day for Golf at Matsugamine
  • Riking it up in Hakuba
  • Dinosaurs and Bear Hides – Otari Road Station

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Happo Pond in July

Happo Pond in July

Most people who have lived in Hakuba for any length of time have been to Happo Pond, as it is…

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Hakuba 47 Kids Paradise 2021

Hakuba 47 Kids Paradise 2021

Once again the Hakuba 47 Ski resort has converted it’s elf in Kid’s Paradise for the Summer months, with a…

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Tanbo Rugby 2021, the worlds dirtiest sport

Tanbo Rugby 2021, the worlds dirtiest sport

July 17th saw the 3rd annual Tanbo Rugby Championships played in Hakuba. This year had a record 16 teams, which…

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Snow Shoeing up high at Tsugaike Kogen

Snow Shoeing up high at Tsugaike Kogen

In early March, the top most lift at Tsugaike Kogen opens and takes guests up to the Tsugaike Natural Park,…

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Snow Shoeing off the back of Iwatake Ski Resort

Snow Shoeing off the back of Iwatake Ski Resort

February 28th 2021 dawned as one of those perfect spring days, and not wanting to waste it working, I call…

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Trip Report – Lotte Arai Ski Resort

Trip Report – Lotte Arai Ski Resort

Lotte Arai Ski resort is a place where you have to pick your days. While the lower slopes have some…

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Team Lab – Future Park

Team Lab – Future Park

Team Lab Future Park is an interactive amusement park for kids. It is an educational project based on the concept…

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Resort Review – Iwatake Mountain Resort

Resort Review – Iwatake Mountain Resort

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort is one of the most progressive in Hakuba Valley. Not only are they popular in Winter,…

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Resort Review – On the groomers at Happo One

Resort Review – On the groomers at Happo One

Happo One is the largest and most well known ski resort in Hakuba. It is also the most central. As…

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Trip Report – Charmant Hiuchi

Trip Report – Charmant Hiuchi

Charmant Hiuchi is located about 2 hours drive from Hakuba. It is a small resort that is close to the…

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Trip Report – Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Trip Report – Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is about 2 hours drive away from Hakuba Valley. It can be done as a day…

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Resort Review – Kashimayari Ski Resort

Resort Review – Kashimayari Ski Resort

Kashimayari is located to the south of central Hakuba, taking about 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Hakuba Base Camp…

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Resort  Review – Blue Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

Resort Review – Blue Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

Hakuba Sanosaka is located in the southern part of Hakuba village. It is one of the more scenic resorts Hakuba…

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Ski Resort Operator Interview : Jiigatake Ski Resort

Ski Resort Operator Interview : Jiigatake Ski Resort

We were lucky to get to sit down with Jiigatake Ski Resort CEO Shota Yada, and his deputy Yu Arai…

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Resort Review – Jiigatake Ski Resort

Resort Review – Jiigatake Ski Resort

Jiigatake is the Southernmost Ski Resort in Hakuba Valley. It is often overlooked due to the distance from central Hakuba.…

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Action Galore – Tsugaike Double Black Diamond

Action Galore – Tsugaike Double Black Diamond

For those looking for the thrills of the trees and fresh deep powder, there are quite a few options in…

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Snow Mobile Tours at Jiigatake Ski Resort

Snow Mobile Tours at Jiigatake Ski Resort

On the last day of the New Years vacation we wanted to get away from the crowds and headed to…

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Cortina Slope-side Cafe – Konisu

Cortina Slope-side Cafe – Konisu

Konisu (The Japanese spelling of “cornice”) is a new cafe that has opened at the bottom of Hakuba Cortina’s #6…

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VIP Service at Iwatake Mountain Resort – S CLASS

VIP Service at Iwatake Mountain Resort – S CLASS

S Class is the new premier service at Iwatake Mountain Resort. It offers great value for money. The 8,800yen price…

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Resort Review: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort

Resort Review: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort

Seems like ages since we had a fine day. So I decided to head out to Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski…

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Beginners Paradise – Goryu Iimori – 26 Dec 2020

Beginners Paradise – Goryu Iimori – 26 Dec 2020

As we have the S-Class tickets booked for Monday at Iwatake Mountain Resort, the better half thought it would be…

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Lapping Skyline on Xmas Day (Happo One)

Lapping 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…

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Fun Times at Iwatake Mt Resort

Fun Times at Iwatake Mt Resort

The plan was to take a day off today, but the call for a few runs at Iwatake came in…

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Cortina – Dec 21-22

Cortina – Dec 21-22

It was -10c as I left for work this morning. Cold as hell with lots as stars shining. The sun…

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Hakuba 47 Opens (Top to Bottom)

Hakuba 47 Opens (Top to Bottom)

Hakuba 47 opened this morning for the 2020-21 season. After so much snow this week, there was a lot of…

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Happo and Goryu open with lots of powder

Happo 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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Go To Travel Specials

Go To Travel Specials

As part of the Japanese Governments plan to stimulate local economies in the wake of the COVID Pandemic, we are…

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Totally Beerable

Totally Beerable

Hakuba Brewing Company has been part of the Hakuba Community since 2015. Dan Cockburn, the brewer, is English and passionate…

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Hakuba Valley Season Passes on Sale NOW

Hakuba Valley Season Passes on Sale NOW

Hakuba Valley Season Passes for the 2020-21 season are now on sale. There are early bird specials available but at…

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Alpine Botanical Garden at Hakuba Goryu

Alpine Botanical Garden at Hakuba Goryu

Hakuba Goryu Alpine Garden is located over 1,500meters above sea level at the top of the Goryu Ski Resort Gondola.…

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Hakuba 47 – Kid’s Activity Paradise in Summer

Hakuba 47 – Kid’s Activity Paradise in Summer

Every summer Hakuba 47 transforms itself from a ski resort into a kid’s paradise. There’s games, activities and BBQ and…

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Happo One Summer Operations

Happo 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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Iwatake Mountain Harbor / MTB to open on May 16

Iwatake Mountain Harbor / MTB to open on May 16

After closing for Golden Week at the request of the prefectural government, in a small step towards normalcy it is…

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Latest News

  • Getting 18 holes in before a downpour – Myoko Kogen Golf Club September 23, 2021
  • A Fine Day for Golf at Matsugamine September 18, 2021
  • Riking it up in Hakuba September 1, 2021
  • Dinosaurs and Bear Hides – Otari Road Station September 1, 2021
  • Going Mad at Madarao Kogen Country Club August 28, 2021
  • Hakuba Ohashi Bridge Area August 28, 2021

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