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Nestled within the pastures and fields of (what is in winter) Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort, the Snow Peak Field Suite offers visitors outdoor ‘glamping’ accommodation with beautiful alpine vistas. Op...

Located in (what is in winter) Iwatake Snow Field, Hakuba Mountain Harbor combines an observation deck and ‘City Bakery’ into one of the area’s most popular attractions. To access the Mountain Harbor...

Accessible using the main gondola of Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort, the Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden is located at an altitude of 1500 metres and boasts more than 300 varieties of alpine plants. T...

Accessible using the Tsugaike gondola, the Tsugaike Nature Park sits at an average elevation of 1900 metres and covers over 100 hectares. Located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, the beautiful...

Mount Shirouma is one of the major peaks of the Hida Mountain Ranges – often referred to as the ‘North Alps’ – and known for its excellent hiking and mountaineering from late-spring through to autumn...

Accessible using the Hakuba Happo-eki Gondola ‘Adam’ followed by a 90-minute walk, Happo Pond is one of Hakuba’s most recognisable and beautiful destinations. Located at just over 2000 metres above s...

Available from the end of April until early November, hot air ballooning is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the Hakuba Valley and the dramatic North Japan Alps. Ballooning takes place in the morni...

Located 12km directly south of the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Lake Aoki is best known for its azure waters and ever-changing seasonal beauty throughout the year. From the cherry blossoms of spring, t...