Hakuba first appeared as a mountain resort around 1900 by The father of mountaineering in Japan, Rev. Walter Weston. Before this the Japanese Alps were considered sacred and mysterious and climbed only Buddhist monks for soul searching aesthetic training. Skiing was introduced in Japan by the Austrians, and soon after that skiing in Hakuba became a popular activity in Hakuba. read more »

Situated in Nagano and about 250km north of Tokyo. The area is dominated by the 3000m peaks of the Northern Alps. The local population is about 10,000 but this swells to ten times that amount during peak times with the influx of tourist from both Japan and abroad. There are two distinct season, winter and green season. Both are busy with different activities

Hakuba is quite spread out with main accommodation areas and nightlife in different parts of the resort please see "Areas of Hakuba" for more details

 There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Hakuba, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months.. In this section, we bring you information about the major events in resort, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender during the winter season. read more »

There’s no better way to celebrate a great day on the slopes than with a few well earned après ski drinks amongst friends. Hakuba has no shortage of great spots on which to set your sights when the lifts close down for the evening. Here are a few suggestions:read more »

For anyone that spends time in the mountains, be it summer or winter, the weather is constant topic of conversation. It is easy to understand why, as a change in the weather can impact so dramatically on your day. how many layers should I wear? Am I going to burn? Is it going to snow? Check the daily weather reports for an accurate decision on clothing requirements for the day or week read more »