{"id":21556,"date":"2018-10-12T12:17:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T11:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=21556"},"modified":"2020-01-29T14:48:27","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T14:48:27","slug":"hakuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/hakuba\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Hakuba"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21556\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Hakuba resorts<\/h2>\n<p>Hakuba first gained international recognition as host of the 1998 Winter Olympics and has since developed into a hub for ski tourism. People flock here from Australia, East Asia, Europe (and beyond) to ski 200 runs spread out over 9 unforgettable resorts. Approximately 3 hours from downtown Tokyo, it is easily accessible and most importantly, isn\u2019t short of powder snow!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tsugaike Kogen<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21562 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-720x406.png\" alt=\"Tsugaike Kogen in Hakuba\" width=\"720\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-720x406.png 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-564x318.png 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-1200x677.png 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-900x508.png 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-780x440.png 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike-510x288.png 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tsugaike.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Tsugaike Kogen remains popular with beginners and intermediates alike thanks to gentle, wide slopes. With plenty of space to find your balance on the 1,200m wide run, Kane-no-naru-oka is a great option for new skiers. After finishing up on the slopes, the restaurants and <em>izakayas<\/em>\u00a0(Japanese pubs) on the charming main street at the foothill of Tsugaike Kogen are great places to get food and drink.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> During March and April, a heli-ski operation runs from the top of Tsugaike Kogen higher into the national park for approximately \u00a515,000 per run; the spectacular scenic flight is something you certainly won\u2019t forget. With a highly controlled path marked out by patrollers, this is perfect for intermediate riders.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cortina &amp; Norikura<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21563 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-720x609.jpeg\" alt=\"Cortina &amp; Norikura in Hakuba\" width=\"720\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-720x609.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-300x254.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-768x650.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-1024x867.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-564x477.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-1200x1016.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-900x762.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-1440x1219.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-390x330.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-780x660.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina-510x432.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cortina.jpeg 1679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Cortina has become synonymous with backcountry powder snow. Unlike other resorts in the area, the ski patrol allows riders to go off-piste and ride waist deep in soft powder while navigating between perfectly spaced trees. Although Cortina is a small resort, it\u2019s connected to Norikura &#8211; a resort that has more options for on-piste terrain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Cortina is one of the most liberal resorts for off-piste and tree skiing in Hakuba; it also gets the most snow. GO HERE ON A POWDER DAY. You can basically ski any of the trees, and most on the front side of the resort funnel back down to the base centre. Cortina generally gets twice the snow of other Hakuba resorts. It is not to be missed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/16\/7-reasons-to-ski-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 reasons to ski in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Iwatake<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21560 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-720x357.jpg\" alt=\"Iwatake in Hakuba\" width=\"720\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-720x357.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-564x280.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-1200x595.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-900x446.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-1440x714.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-390x193.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-780x387.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Iwatake-510x253.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Offering skiers with varying abilities a chance to test their skills,\u00a0Iwatake, just 10 minutes from Hakuba station, may be the best option for families. Once beginners build confidence, they can take an easy run from the top of the mountain all the way to the base; there are also more challenging intermediate routes that branch off from this run. With high speed runs, powder skiing and a terrain park, advanced skiers have plenty to keep them busy too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> One of the best ramen shops in town is located at the base of the ski resort. Come out from the gondola entrance and cross the road to a wooden shack with skis and snowboards out the front. The ramen here is to die for, and so \u201cinsider\u201d we can\u2019t share the name (but you won\u2019t miss it).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Happo-One<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21557 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-720x405.jpeg\" alt=\"Happo-One in Hakuba\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-564x317.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-900x506.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-390x219.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-780x439.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One-510x287.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-One.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Happo-One\u2019s the largest resort in the valley with the highest run at 2,696m and spreading to 4 base areas, providing everything advanced skiers could want: steep runs, high vertical drops, powder runs and a terrain park. There are opportunities for beginners, but the resort is much better suited for intermediate and advanced level skiers. Happo Village, at the foot of Happo-One, has\u00a0various restaurants, hot springs, and shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> On a clear sky day, head to the Corona Terrace at the top of the Gondola; stop for a drink or snack with magical views right up the Hakuba Valley.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/06\/winter-festivals-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 of the best winter festivals in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hakuba 47 &amp; Goryu<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21566 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-720x377.jpg\" alt=\"Hakuba 47 &amp; Goryu in Hakuba\" width=\"720\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-564x295.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-1200x628.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-1440x754.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-390x204.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-780x408.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Happo-47-Goru-510x267.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Next to Happo-One, these two interconnected resorts are suitable for the whole family, and accessible with the same lift ticket. 70% of the Hakuba 47 and 65% of the Goryu runs are appropriate for beginners or intermediates. For advanced skiers, Goryu has 3 black trails but backcountry skiing is prohibited. Hakuba 47, on the other hand, allows backcountry skiing after registering for the Double Black Diamond Club. The Hakuba 47 and Goryu resorts are adjacent to Goryu Village and Echoland Village respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Those who want to ski off-piste and through the trees at Hakuba 47 should sign up to the Double Black Diamond Club on arrival. While it doesn\u2019t cost anything, you receive a bib that permits you to ski off-piste zones prohibited for other skiers. On powder day this is some of the best tree skiing in the valley. Just remember to return your bib\u00a0by 3pm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For more information on The Hakuba Valley, as well as resort information, trail maps, snow forecasts and daily snow reports, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hakuba.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hakuba.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get in touch with our team<\/a> of powder hands to start planning your ski trip to Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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