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Hakuba - A Collection of Great Snow Resorts |
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| Hakuba is arguably the most popular winter sports region in Honshu and has a collection of great snow resorts. There are a number of ski areas lined up along a 30 kilometer stretch of mountains. Within the Hakuba village area are found resorts the likes of Happo-one, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Sun Alpina, Goryu, Hakuba 47.... and the list goes on. Many people consider Hakuba as the center for skiing in Japan. The men’s Downhill, Super Giant Slalom races, the Ski Jump, and the Nordic Combined Events took place here during the Nagano Olympics. |
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Please follow the links to find out more about the resorts and the town.
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Getting to Hakuba: |
By chartered Taxi :
A taxi can be chartered direct from Tokyo or Narita Airport to Hakuba, the ride is about 5 1/2 hours. The price is 12 000 yen one way per person. Children under 7 years are free. Book online at the following site, scroll to the bottom of the page for an english tab.
http://www.chuotaxi.co.jp/index.php?id=8 |
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Accommodation:
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| Meteor Pension and Hotel: |
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Meteor pension is a friendly Japanese ski lodge with three types of accommodation available.
It has self contained log cabins, pension style accommodation and also has a beautifully constructed Canadian style lodge.
It has something for everyone with beakfast and dinners optional. A free bus will take you to and from the resorts with station pick ups and drop offs also available. Click on the logo to access the website, an English tab is available. |
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| The White Horse Hotel: |
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The White Horse Hotel is an Australian owned establishment.
It provides large good quality rooms, in a very social and relaxed environment, with a reataurant and bar on site.
The patrons are keen snowboarders and there is never a shortage of people to ride with.
The White Horse operate vans to transport people around the hakuba area.
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English. |
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| The Bears Den: |
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The Bears Den Mountain Lodge completed Dec 07, Operated by Tim and Lesley, offers Luxury Accommodation.
All rooms are spacious and comfortable with underfloor heating and en suites.
Among the many guest facilities are a Japanese style hot tub and large outdoor balcony.
Tim and Lesley aim to provide each guest with personalised service and an experience to remember.
The Bears Den is 400 Meters (Ski-In) from Goryu/Hakuba47, with access to the other 10 resorts in the Hakuba Valley.
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English. |
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| Hakuba House: |
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Hakuba House is a boutique mountain ski lodge set in the forest area of Wadano right on the spectacular Japanese Alps. The lodge is above the chair lifts of Hakuba’s Happo One and is virtually ski in ski out. You can ski into the front door and more often than not ski down to the Sakka lifts. Otherwise it’s just 180m walk to the entry point of the ski area.
Hakuba House prides itself on delivering quality western style ski lodge accommodation. With underfloor heating, en-suited rooms, new pool table, bar, open fireplace and concierge service for restaurants, ski/snowboard hire, lessons and tours, this boutique ski lodge will provide for a memorable experience.
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English. |
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| The Blue Dragon: |
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A stylish fusion of east meets west,modern urban style in a japanese pension,
relaxed and private
where you’re treated more as a friend than a customer.
Flat screen tv’s and fibre optic internet,
bose sound systems and espresso coffees,
japanese art and exposed timber beams,
where stunning mountain views meet rice fields.
Western beds and crisp white linen,
swedish doonas and digital entertainment,
quality toiletries and private ensuite bathrooms,
where heated timber floors meet japanese yukatas.
Great People, Great place, Great experience!!!
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English. |
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Double Black Hotel: |
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Double Black is a 22 room boutique hotel, uniquely designed to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with the warmth and character of a Canadian style wood lodge. Completely refurbished in 2008, each room has Western style beds and ensuite, with double, twin or triple room configurations. Double Black boast a comfortable lounge, restaurant and great bar.
Located in the Wadano area of Hakuba, the hotel is close to a numerous bars, restaurants, and shops. It is also within walking distance to the Happo One ski area. Access to the 11 ski fields in the Hakuba valley is made easy via the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus service.
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English. |
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B&B Koyuki is a unique japanese-western style lodge in Hakuba Japan, the 1998 Nagano winter olympic venue, with a total of 5 guest rooms.
Being centrally located in the Echoland area, we are within easy walking distance of Hakuba’s best restaurants, coffee shops, bars and a short stroll from the free Hakuba-Ski-Bus stop who will bring you to the various ski-resorts (Happo One, Hakuba 47, Goryu, Iwatake and Tsugaike), making us an ideal choice for your winter and summer holidays.
We have free wireless internet throughout the lodge, and for those staying a little longer there is a free laundry with washing machine and dryer for guest use. For the summer and winter outdoor enthusiasts we have a seperate storage and drying room for your gears.
For a unique Japanese accommodation experience all our rooms have japanese style futton beds - four of which with tatami floor - and an en-suite toilet and lavatory. Two rooms have their own balcony and three rooms have got a specious loft. Three bathrooms - one with a 1'500L bath - are available for your convenience. A full Swiss breakfast is included in your booking.
Click on the logo to access their website, the site is in English.
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