The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for skiers
and snowboarders alike. Situated in the heart of the Japan Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering above the town below. From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing mecca of Japan offering spectacular mountain scenery and huge rugged peaks towering above the ski resorts throughout the valley. The combination of world class skiing and state-of-the-art lifts and gondolas with excellent grooming facilities makes Hakuba a place that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated.

Hakuba provides an abundant variety of alpine alternatives and adventures for everyone to enjoy.Groomed cross-country courses wind their way through some of the most spectacular terrain to be found in the Japan Alps. Ski the Olympic cross-country courses or the scenic nordic courses at Minekata and Tsugaike skiresorts. Experience guided ski/snowboard and snowshoe tours in the Alps or try out snow tubing, tobogganing, snow rafting and spring heli-skiing that is available at various resorts in the valley. For those wanting to have a break from the Alps, take in the history and culture of Nagano with tours departing from Hakuba toMatsumoto Castle, Nagano's famous Zenkoji Temple and the snow monkeys at Jigokudani hot springs.