Hakuba is located around 300kms northwest of Tokyo, in the heart of the Japanese Northern Alps. The valley incorporates 10 ski resorts, over 200 runs, 139 lifts, huge towering peaks, a local village, ski/snowboard shops, a combination of traditional or western dining and après entertainment. This combination of facilities, tradition, and an annual snowfall average of over 11 meter’s makes Hakuba the perfect destination for your next ski holiday.

Hakuba is part of the Nagano prefecture of Japan, which, if you can remember that far back, played host to the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. Hakuba hosted the ski jumping event (the stadium still stands) as well as the super G and some downhill skiing. The Olympics left a good infrastructure in the area, making it easy to go on day trips to other areas. They also left a thriving après ski scene in Hakuba, where there is no shortage of international restaurants, bars, and traditional Japanese onsens (natural hot springs).