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Our Experts’ insider guide to Hakuba Valley

Here are their insider tips, favorite regions and can't miss experiences that make skiing Japan unforgettable.


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Discover Japan's Main Island
Last season, our Mountain Travel Experts spent 10 days getting to know Hakuba Valley, Japan even better – skiing its legendary powder, experiencing its resorts, tasting the local cuisine and exploring the properties, villages and experiences that make this region so unique.
They returned with fresh firsthand insight to bring to every Japan ski trip they plan. Explore some of their favorite discoveries, insider tips and takeaways from their time in Hakuba Valley.
Who should ski Hakuba Valley?
Who Should Ski Hakuba Valley?
We skied with beginners, intermediates and hard-charging powder hounds — and every single one of them found their mountain. Ten interconnected resorts on one lift pass at Hakuba Valley alone means no two days look the same. Families will love the accessible groomers and ski-in, ski-out options. Advanced riders will find serious backcountry with a guide. And terrain for everyone in between.
The Regions Our Experts Love
The Regions Our Experts Love
Our Experts explored four distinct corners of Japan's ski country — from Hakuba Valley's ten interconnected resorts to the quiet powder of Shiga Kogen and the hidden terrain of Myoko. Read the blog for the full rundown of what makes each one worth the trip.
Endless Cultural Experiences
The Experiences the Experts don't want you to miss
These are the moments that make Hakuba Valley more than a ski vacation, they make it a true journey through Japan:
  • Soak in a traditional onsen after a day on the mountain
  • Visit the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park
  • Explore Nagano's Zenkoji Temple and local shops
  • Gather at an izakaya for ramen and a cold beer
  • Wander Tokyo's neighborhoods and hidden record bars
 
There's more to Japan than just the skiing.
 
Ready to Ski Japan? Our Experts Can Help.
There's so much to experience in this gem of a country and we can help you plan it all. Our Mountain Travel Experts will design a trip that fits your group, your timeline and your budget. No stress. No guesswork. Just powder.
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