Arrival In Japan
By far the easiest way to get to Hakuba Valley is by arriving in Tokyo and transferring from there. Tokyo has 2 major international airports. It is possible to access Hakuba from Nagoya’s Centrair airport, as well as Osaka’s Kansai airport, but the connections are no where near as often, and quite expensive. Immigration and...
Getting to Hakuba
Hakuba Valley is located about 260km away from downtown Tokyo, and depending on which direction you are coming from, there are a range of options. Airports to Hakuba Valley Narita Airport to Hakuba ValleyHaneda Airport to Hakuba ValleyNagoya Airport to Hakuba ValleyKansai Airport to Hakuba Valley Urban Centers to Hakuba Valley Central Tokyo to Hakuba...
Getting Around Hakuba Valley
Hakuba Valley is a large area and getting from one place to another can require a bit of research. Shuttle Buses Waiting for a Shuttle - Hakuba Base Camp Hakuba has an extensive network of Shuttle Bus Stops, and one of the first couple of questions you should ask your accommodation provider or booking agent...
Services in Hakuba
For a small town, Hakuba is surprisingly well supplied with services. Supermarkets There are three large supermarkets in town. Most people will wind up at “The Big” supermarket alone route 148. This is the largest and generally the cheapest in town. Open daily from 9AM – 9PM is has pretty much everything a visitor needs....
Emergency & Medical Services
Emergency Services in Hakuba The Emergency number is Japan is 119. This will connect you to the fire department / paramedic services. The on dialing this number the first thing the person who answers will say is: “Kyukyu desuka, Kaji desuka”, which means is this a medical emergency or a fire. If you want an...
Money Matters in Hakuba
Cash Is King While electronic money is highly developed in Japan, banking is still way behind the 8-ball. Credit card use is growing, but the concept of debit cards does not really exist in Japan. If you have a debit card with a VISA, MasterCard logo on it, you will be able to use it,...
Stay On Side – Laws in Japan
As a visitor to Japan, you are in a strange land where the culture and customs may be way different from back home. Laws and regulations are also a lot different and getting on the wrong side of the law can be a traumatic, and life changing situation. While crime rates in Japan are very...
How do I…?
Hakuba is located about 260 km North West of Tokyo. There are many ways to get here. For detailed info, please see our access pages. Hakuba has several high quality international ski schools teaching in a number of languages. For details see out ski lesson pages There are many different transport options in Hakuba. You...
FAQ
Hakuba Valley is located high in the Japanese Northern Alps, about 260km north-west of Tokyo by road. There are many different ways to get here, with train, bus and car being the main forms of transportation. However if coming from Fukuoka or Sapporo, there are daily flights to nearby Shinshu Matsumoto Airport. Check Out our...
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