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

Getting 18 holes in before a downpour – Myoko Kogen Golf Club

Keeping up with our 2021 goal of playing a new course every week, the lads took the 90 minute trip…

A Fine Day for Golf at Matsugamine

With the weather cooling down, it is peak season in September & October. We took time out of our not…

Riking it up in Hakuba

Cycling is definitely one of the best ways to sightsee in Hakuba Valley, and for those with limited time, a…

Dinosaurs and Bear Hides – Otari Road Station

Route 148 links Hakuba Valley with the Japan Sea. By car the trip takes about an hour, and right in…

Going Mad at Madarao Kogen Country Club

Always good to try out a new course, and now summer has seemed to returned, and Hakuba is in a…

Hakuba Ohashi Bridge Area

The snow melt from the three major peaks of Hakuba flows down the Matsukawa river until it merges with the…

Oide Park

Oide Park is the location of many of those stunning vistas of Hakuba you see. You know the ones, with…

Little Explorers at Tsugaike Natural Park

Tsugaike Nature Park is one of Japan’s most famous highland wetlands. And visitors can enjoy a variety of highland plants…

Avoiding the Ponds at Shinano Golf Club

After having to cancel the week before due to the crazy downpours that affected pretty much all of Japan, we…

The Jade Gorge and Fudo Waterfall

You how there are those places you drive past often but never think to stop and have a look at?…

Hakuba Run and Cycle Stamp Rally

A Stamp Rally in Japan is a course you travel and check in at each point along the route. For…

Fitness Festival in Hakuba @ Hakuba Mountain Resort

August 8th 2021 saw the first Fitness Festival in Hakuba @ Hakuba Mountain Harbor. Hopefully the first of many to…

Horse Riding at Green Sports Hakuba

Green-Sports-no -Mori is one of Hakuba’s best parks. It has a wide range of activities for all ages, and is…

Hakuba’s Road Station “Michi-no-eki”

Most towns in Japan have what is know as a Michi-no-eki, which translate to a Road Station. The places serve…

Beating the Heat at Myoko Country Club

The last few days in Hakuba have been scorching hot, so a few of the lads decided to get out…

The Swan Boats of Lake Aoki-Ko

Located just to the south of Hakuba is one of the most pristine lakes in Japan, and the 3rd largest…

Headwaters of the Himekawa River

For those who love nature, the Himekawa Headwaters is a great place to spend a few hours. The Himekawa River…

Goryu Night Gondola

Able Goryu Ski Resort operates night Gondola services during the summer months. It is a great way to see the…

Hakuba Mountain Beach

There’s a Beach up the Mountains in Hakuba! Sitting at 1,400 meters above sea level you can enjoy all the…

Otari History Tour

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Tsugaike Dinosaur Land

Newly opened in summer 2021 is Tsugaike Dinosaur Land. It’s an indoor activity that can be enjoyed even on rainy…

Cortina English Garden

Unusual in Japan is the Cortina English Garden. Here you can enjoy pristine plants and flowers that are common in…

Iwatake Mountain Resort in Summer

Iwatake Mountain Resort has become the most popular single destination in Hakuba over the summer months. Each year they add…

Happo Pond in July

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

Golf at Toyoshina Country Club

Now rainy season is over, we are having a lot of hot, fine days, and what better way to relax…

Canyoning with Evergreen Outdoor Center

Some of our team recently has the opportunity to go on a Canyoning Trip with Evergreen Outdoor Center. For those…

Outdoor Climbing at Hakuba 47

Rock Climbing is a safe & thrilling activity for those aged 8 years of old and over. One of the…

Hakuba Green Sports Park

Located on the main north-south road in Hakuba (route 148), Hakuba Green Sports is a multi-purpose facility with fun activities…

Oink Oink Hakuba Pork

Every town in Japan has it’s on specialty, and Hakuba is not exception. We have some of the best oink…

Hakuba EX Adventure

Hakuba EX Adventure is a obstacle course located some 8m off the ground. It is located in the car park…

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…

A round of Golf at the Matsumoto Country Club

Matsumoto Country Club is one of finest courses in central Japan. Located high in the hills above Matsumoto, it offers…

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…

Hakuba Base Camp is Open for Summer

With the rainy season behind us, and the mercury rising, Hakuba is the ideal place to escape the heat. As…

Nagano Prefecture Residents Discounts

There are several super cheap deals on the books for residents of Nagano Prefecture to travel within the prefecture. This…

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,…

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…

The JR 3 Day Pass Challenge – Day 3

Day Three dawns in Morioka. The original plan was to take the coastal route down from Hachinohe along the Pacific…

The JR 3 Day Pass Challenge – Day 2

Day Two and the plan was to get to Aomori if possible. Normally you’d take the Tohoku Shinkansen to do…

The JR 3 Day Pass Challenge – Day 1

Day One started early in Hakuba. It was -8c, but the forecast was good, and I was looking forward to…