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Green Season Contents
Accommodation
Hakuba has a wide range of accommodation options, but with the current Corona Virus Situation, self contained may well be the best option. We only list properties here that we operate ourselves to ensure compliance with National and Prefecture Level guidelines.
Summer Lift Operations
Goryu Panorama Pack Happo Alpen Line Iwatake Mountain Resort Tsugaike Ropeway Goryu Panorama Pack Famous across Japan, the Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden draws people from far and wide. Located on the Alps Daira plateau at the top of the gondola, the garden has over 300 types of alpine flowers and fauna. The 8 minute...
Mountain Biking
Early Morning Ride above the clouds. Hakuba has some world class Mountain Biking Courses. If's it a quick down hill, or a half day tour, it is all right here. With something for every level from beginners to experts, you can't go wrong. Never tried it before, no worries. We can arrange an instructor /...
Nagano Golf Tours
Back in the bubble era of the eighties, golf memberships were worth millions of yen and were counted as assets and traded like shares. The growth in the number of golf courses mirrored the ski industry, and in many ways these two were the main glamor activities that marked the Japanese boom. And with all...
Trekking and Hiking in Hakuba Valley
From the valley floor at 750meters above sea level, to the peaks of the Japanese northern alps at close to 3,000m, Hakuba is a mecca for hikers in Japan. And with something for every level, and walks ranging from several hours to several days, and many accessible from ski lifts, a few days in the...
EX-Adventure
Located among the trees near Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, EX-Adventure is a thrilling obstacle course set 8 meters above the ground. On arrival you will be fitted with a harness and helmet and given a safety briefing. Then you climb the stairs and you are on your way. There are 2 courses, both the same...
Hakuba Mountain Harbor
Located at the top of Iwatake Mountain Resort, Hakuba Mountain Harbor provides breathtaking views of the Japanese Alps. After opening in 2018, this has quickly become one of the go to places in Hakuba Valley. The stunning views from the deck are an ideal place to relax and enjoy a coffee and a croissant. The...
Wake-boarding in Hakuba
Just to the south of Hakuba are three scenic lakes. The southern most is Lake Kizakiko, which is the only one of the three to all motor boat operations. Black Bear operators Des and Hiro are long term Hakuba residents, and are committed to showing guests a good time. If you are a beginner then...
Fishing In Hakuba
Not many people associate mountain resorts with fishing, but Hakuba Valley does have it's own artificial fishing area. Located across the road from the Olympic Sign in Happo, Nire-Ike offers freshwater fishing to amateurs and pros alike. Stocked with a range of fish (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Sakura Trout, Charr Fish and Brook Trout), there...
Rafting in Hakuba
With such a mountainous landscape, there are many fast flowing rivers in the Hakuba Valley area, making for some great rafting options. Operating twice a day, this is a great activity for families, groups of friends, work colleagues team building exercises, or even couples looking for a thrill. After arriving at the meeting point, you...
Shower Walking in Hakuba
Sometimes called "canyoning", shower walking is one of the most popular summer activities in the Hakuba Valley. Shower walking involves swimming, climbing, sliding and splashing down rivers and creeks. Not only are the views fantastic, but you immerse yourself in nature. All tours begin with a safety briefing and gear fitting, and then you are...
SUP
Stand Up paddle boarding has become a popular activity in recent years. It is a trending water sport that is great for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It is a healthy full body exercise, that lets you enjoy nature with your friends and family. While it may take a little time to get...
Firefly Tours in Hakuba
What better way to round off a day in Hakuba than by padding a raft across scenic Lake Aoki-ko and see the shimmering effect of thousands of fireflies that come out to dance at night. As the sun sets, you will get picked up from your accommodation. From there you get your life jacket on...
Paragliding in Hakuba – Tandem Flights
What better way to see the spectacular Hakuba scenery than suspended from a para-glider high above the valley floor. After checking in at the base center and meeting your flying partner, you will be driven to the Happo Gondola for the 10 minute ride up to 1,400 meters above sea level. After getting off the...
Green Season News
- Getting 18 holes in before a downpour – Myoko Kogen Golf ClubKeeping up with our 2021 goal of playing a new course every week, the lads took the 90 minute trip through the mountains to Myoko Kogen and tried out the Myoko Kogen Golf Club. This course is located just off the expressway. In fact if you hook wildly from the 5th or 15 holes the traffic ...
- A Fine Day for Golf at MatsugamineWith the weather cooling down, it is peak season in September & October. We took time out of our not so busy schedule to explore another new course this week. There’s been a typhoon sitting to the west of Japan, threatening to head East at any time, so it is a day by day ...
- Riking it up in HakubaCycling is definitely one of the best ways to sightsee in Hakuba Valley, and for those with limited time, a mountain bike tour can take in the very best of Hakuba in a short time. We took time out recently to go on a half day tour with Rike MTB that included a ride and ...
- Dinosaurs and Bear Hides – Otari Road StationRoute 148 links Hakuba Valley with the Japan Sea. By car the trip takes about an hour, and right in the middle is the Otari Michi-no-Eki or “Road Station”. And while most municipalities in Japan have this type of facility. Otari’s is one of the best you will find. The Road Station has a restaurant, a ...
- Going Mad at Madarao Kogen Country ClubAlways good to try out a new course, and now summer has seemed to returned, and Hakuba is in a semi lock-down, it was good to get out of town. This week we decided to head over to the Madarao Kogen Country Club. It’s kind of strange by Madarao Kogen Country Club is not really in ...
- Hakuba Ohashi Bridge AreaThe snow melt from the three major peaks of Hakuba flows down the Matsukawa river until it merges with the Himekawa River and flows out to the Japan Sea. On most days the water is crystal clear, if someone chilling. There are several bridges across the river and both offer stunning views up the river to ...
- Oide ParkOide Park is the location of many of those stunning vistas of Hakuba you see. You know the ones, with the suspension bridge in the foreground, leading to a panorama of the Japanese Northern Alps. It is located on the banks of the Himekawa River, that flows from Hakuba out to the Japan Sea. And it ...
- Little Explorers at Tsugaike Natural ParkTsugaike Nature Park is one of Japan’s most famous highland wetlands. And visitors can enjoy a variety of highland plants from mid-June onward. Wooden pavements and tracks are very easy to walk on, especially for the first 2 wetlands which are very gentle. Even little kids can explore nature easily. During the summer, the park organizes ...
- Avoiding the Ponds at Shinano Golf ClubAfter having to cancel the week before due to the crazy downpours that affected pretty much all of Japan, we were able to reschedule the round for late August. This time the weather played ball, and we were able to get 18 holes in on days between the storms. Shinano Golf Course is about an hour ...
- The Jade Gorge and Fudo WaterfallYou how there are those places you drive past often but never think to stop and have a look at? Well the Jade gorge is one of those places. Having lived in Hakuba for nearly 20 years and traveling along route 148 up to the Japan Sea on countless occasions, we had never bothered to ...
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