NAGANO

Hakuba

Hakuba is a mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that is a popular destination for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. It is named after its main mountain range, Mt. Hakuba which includes multiple mountains that exceed a height of 2700m. The Hakuba area includes 11 popular ski resorts and is famous for having some of the highest snow levels on Japan's main island. The area achieved international fame when it hosted the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. After engaging in snow sports you can relax in some of the local hot springs (onsen) and enjoy local food.

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Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park

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Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park

Nagano powder, half-pipes, and award-winning stone-oven pizza.

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Blue Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

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Blue Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

Ride a snowmobile raft downhill, then ski wide runs above Lake Aoki.

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Hakuba Lion Adventure

Hakuba

Hakuba Lion Adventure

Drift under Nagano's stars on a night cruise, paddle, ride, or mush through sno…

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Hakuba Goryu Alpine Plants Botanical Garden

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Hakuba Goryu Alpine Plants Botanical Garden

300 alpine blooms sway at 1,500m, where the air tastes thin.

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Otari Onsen Amakazari Kogen Rotenburo

Hakuba

Otari Onsen Amakazari Kogen Rotenburo

Soak bare under open sky, beech trees rustling all around.

Beautiful SceneryOnsen(Hot Springs)

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Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort

Olympic slopes from '98, open to first-timers and powder hounds alike.

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Hakuba Green Sports no Mori

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Hakuba Green Sports no Mori

Swim, cycle, then sleep under alpine stars beside the Himekawa River.

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Tsugaike Shizenen Natural Park

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Tsugaike Shizenen Natural Park

A rare alpine marsh at 1,900 m, where bog flowers bloom in the mist.

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Kouhei Nishida
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Kouhei Nishida

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hakuba known for?
Hakuba is a mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that is a popular destination for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. It is named after its main mountain range, Mt. Hakuba which includes multiple mountains that exceed a height of 2700m. The Hakuba area includes 11 popular ski resorts and is famous for having some of the highest snow levels on Japan's main island. The area achieved international fame when it hosted the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. After engaging in snow sports you can r…
Where is Hakuba?
Hakuba is an area in NAGANO, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Hakuba?
WOW U lists 8 spots in Hakuba. Popular spots include Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, Blue Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, Hakuba Lion Adventure, Hakuba Goryu Alpine Plants Botanical Garden, Otari Onsen Amakazari Kogen Rotenburo.
What is WOW U?
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