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Getting around Hakuba couldn't be easier!

8th September 2011

All resorts offer free shuttles that run throughout the day so getting to any resort in Hakuba is easy. Although Hakuba is spread out, as there are seven resorts that surround the centre of town,... More…

Snowbeds B&B Accommodation!!

7th September 2011

Staying at one of the best hostels ever in Cancun, it's almost as good as Snowbeds B&B!! if you want the best cheap place to stay in Hakuba you cant go past Snowbeds B&B, its just... More…

Hakubas Secret Ski Areas; iwatake

6th September 2011

Iwatake is located just north of Happo ski resort and while not really unknown does not have the same buzz going on about it as say a Happo or Hakuba 47 or more recently Cortina. However it is a... More…

Picking the Location of Your Hakuba Accommodation Part 4

5th September 2011

Echoland is one of the most central areas in Hakuba. Though not located at the base of any ski areas it is equal distance from the Hakuba 47/Goryu and Happo ski areas, the best 2 ski areas in... More…

Side Trips Part 2

3rd September 2011

I am currently on holiday in Cancun Mexico and while sitting on the beautiful beaches is very nice as is a ski holiday to Japan, taking a few side trips is a great way to enhance your holiday.... More…

Summer is Over!!

2nd September 2011

Now it is the slow march to the ski season again!! I realize that many people love Summer the best but for me Winter is where it's at. Especially in Japan!! Overnight dumps of a metre fresh snow,... More…

No Snow in Summer Part 12

1st September 2011

Well I've saved the best for last...it's not strictly a summer sport anyway and the last day of summer was yesterday anyway so here it is. Mt Biking!! You can do it  in all seasons without... More…

OMG!!!

31st August 2011

I think the world is turning upside down, I have just paid US$35 for a plate of tacos a beer and a marguarita in Cancun Mexico!!! I could get a muchly not as good (hey it is  Mexican food in... More…

No Snow in Summer Part 11

29th August 2011

While it's not the beach the watersports available in Hakuba are many. Canyoning has recently been added to the list by our friends at Evergreen Outdoor Centre and while its not strictly a summer... More…

No Snow in Summer Part 10

28th August 2011

Continuing in the water sports vein, when trying to escape the heat in Hakuba you could try White Water Rafting. Once more like the Hotaru/Firefly tours it's book-able through your accommodation... More…

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