Information about skiing and snowboardning in Hakuba
Information about skiing and snowboardning in Hakuba
Information on ski resorts
in the Hakuba area
HAKUBA VALLEY is located in the foothills of the Northern Alps in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by magnificent mountains.
It was the venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and today is an international mountain resort visited by many winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world who enjoy winter sports.
The spectacular mountain terrain, created by nature, stretches from the 3000m-high Northern Alps and is covered with abundant, high-quality powder snow.
From well-maintained slopes where beginners can relax and enjoy themselves to long cruising runs with a total distance of 8,000 m, there are 10 unique ski resorts where you can enjoy a wide range of skiing.
The 10 ski resorts are rich in individuality and allow you to enjoy your skiing to your heart’s content.
Lift Tickets
You can purchase your lift tickets (IC card tickets) in advance online!!!
All mountain area passes, “Hakuba Valley Tickets” are available, as well as tickets for individual ski resorts.
* please note that for Jiigatake and Sanosaka ski resort, you will need to buy your tickets at the ticket center
~ NOTES ~
・Credit card (Visa & Master) payments only.
・You will receive a QR code and a pick up code to receive your ticket at the ticket center or the SKIOSK vending machine.
・Once you buy a lift ticket, since it is a IC lift card, you can reuse it repeatedly in Hakuba Valley by recharging the tickets online. You can get on the lifts without dropping in at the ticket center or the SKIOSK vending machine on the day of use.
HAKUBA VALLEY TICKET
Ski and ride all the resorts of the valley on just 1 pass!
- Adult: Ages 13+
- Child: Ages 6 to 12
- Free entry: Under age 6 (Under age 3 at Jigatake Snow Resort and Kashimayari Snow Resort Family Park
- Valid at all Hakuba Valley snow resorts. Can be used at multiple resorts on the same day.
- You can ride the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus for free on days when you ski or snowboard.
- Not valid for night skiing or the night shuttle bus.
Recommended ski and snowboard rental shops
Lion Gear Rentals
Lion Gear Rentals, that used to be called Rainbow Rentals has newly opened their main store, “Echoland Base”, last season located in the center of Echoland. They offer a pick up service for fitting, as well as a free equipment pickup at the end of your rental from the property (For properties nearby in the Echoland area, they ask you to walk). Please use the discount code “BBP” for pre-booking online. They offer 10% discount for our guests, and for walk in rentals too, just tell them that you are staying with Black Bear Properties and you will get the same discount!
Rhythm Snow Sports
The main store is located near the Kokusai-Slopes of Happo-One for equipment rentals and retail, as well as workshops and a cafe. There are two more stores in Happo area, one for rentals and another specialized for retail.
They offer an on demand pick up service for fitting including bus and train station pick ups with a exclusive window for pre-booked guests from 13-15pm (no bookings, please call them when you need the pick up). They also offer a free equipment pickup at the end of your rental from the property, but please note that they would like to meet you at the property for it.
Although they are a little more expensive, Rhythm offers a collection of premium gears and their rental fleet is never in rotation for more than two seasons so you know you’ll always be riding the latest tech on the market!
Central Snow Sports
There are three convenient locations in the Hakuba Valley (Echoland, Happo, Wadano), Central Snowsports is your go-to destination for all your snow equipment retail and rental needs. Offering premium gear from top brands including Volkl, Black Crows, K2, Head, Ride, Jones, Capita, Lib Tech, 32, Smith, Oakley, and more, ensuring you’re fully equipped to hit the slopes.
By pre-booking your gears, they offer free guest shuttle (including bus and train station pickup – please call or whatsapp them from your final leg), early gear collection from 1pm the day before your rental starts and free equipment pickup at the end of your rental from the property.
Central Snowsports is committed to providing top-tier service for your mountain adventure.
Ski and snowboard lessons
Black Bear Properties recommend the following for lessons in English, and we are happy to arrange the lessons for you on your behalf.
Please inform us with the name, age, gender and level of the members who wants to take the lessons, and on what dates/time you want to take which lessons with which company.
Group and Private lessons in Happo-One/Tsugaike
Evergreen Ski School
Evergreen Ski School offers their group lessons in Happo-One and Tsugaike Ski Resorts (Except from “Yeti Club” for 3-6 Years old, which is only offered at Happo-One, EISS Base located at the base of Kokusai 1 Chair lift).
They offer their private lessons at Happo-One, Tsugaike, Cortina & Iwatake Ski Resorts.
Group and Private lessons in Goryu
Hakuba Snow Sports
Hakuba Snow Sports offers their group lessons all at Goryu – Iimori Ski Resort.
They offer their private lessons mainly at Goryu – Iimori Ski Resort too, but for half a day program, they use the othere areas of Goryu and also Hakuba 47 Ski Resort. And for a full day program, they also do other resorts, such as Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura, Cortina and Sanosaka Ski Resorts.
Exclusive Private Ski lessons in Hakuba 47
Hakuba Ski Concierge
At Hakuba Ski Concierge, they offer different types of private ski lessons and guided experiences at Hakuba 47 Ski Resort.
Whether you’re building new skills or chasing Japan’s legendary powder – they’ve got you covered. Their private lessons and guided experiences are tailored to you.
They set themselves apart from traditional ski schools:
- They exclusively offer private lessons and guided experiences
- Their carefully selected team ensures top tier customer service and lesson quality
- Their Meet at the Mountain Private Lessons allow for focused learning, tailored specifically to the needs of you/your group
- Their Signature Lessons and Guided Experiences are completely customised and include door to door transportation and a choice of resorts
- Their Ski with an Olympian allows you to ski with Canada’s own four time Olympian and World Cup Downhill gold medalist Manuel Osborne – Paradis
- Their Ski with a Freeride Pro allow you to explore Hakuba’s backcountry with North Face freeride athlete Ian McIntosh on this 7 day, 8 night trip of a lifetime
- Their collaboration with Northern Heights Guiding allows their guests to move seamlessly from the resort to the off piste and even backcountry, in a safe and fun environment.
