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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…
Continue ReadingTanbo 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…
Continue ReadingSnow 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,…
Continue ReadingSnow 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…
Continue ReadingTrip 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…
Continue ReadingTeam Lab – Future Park
Team Lab Future Park is an interactive amusement park for kids. It is an educational project based on the concept…
Continue ReadingResort Review – Iwatake Mountain Resort
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort is one of the most progressive in Hakuba Valley. Not only are they popular in Winter,…
Continue ReadingResort 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…
Continue ReadingTrip Report – Charmant Hiuchi
Charmant Hiuchi is located about 2 hours drive from Hakuba. It is a small resort that is close to the…
Continue ReadingTrip 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…
Continue ReadingResort Review – Kashimayari Ski Resort
Kashimayari is located to the south of central Hakuba, taking about 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Hakuba Base Camp…
Continue ReadingResort 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…
Continue ReadingSki 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…
Continue ReadingResort Review – Jiigatake Ski Resort
Jiigatake is the Southernmost Ski Resort in Hakuba Valley. It is often overlooked due to the distance from central Hakuba.…
Continue ReadingAction 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…
Continue ReadingSnow 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…
Continue ReadingCortina 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…
Continue ReadingVIP 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…
Continue ReadingResort 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…
Continue ReadingBeginners 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…
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 ReadingFun 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…
Continue ReadingCortina – Dec 21-22
It was -10c as I left for work this morning. Cold as hell with lots as stars shining. The sun…
Continue ReadingHakuba 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…
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…
Continue ReadingGo To Travel Specials
As part of the Japanese Governments plan to stimulate local economies in the wake of the COVID Pandemic, we are…
Continue ReadingTotally Beerable
Hakuba Brewing Company has been part of the Hakuba Community since 2015. Dan Cockburn, the brewer, is English and passionate…
Continue ReadingHakuba 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…
Continue ReadingAlpine 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.…
Continue ReadingHakuba 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…
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…
Continue ReadingIwatake 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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