Snowbeds Blog

Ice cold: the coolest new hotspots
17th September 2013

The ski and snowboard world is dominated by big resorts. Skiers and boarders flock to St Anton in Austria, Verbier in Switzerland, Whistler in Canada, Aspen Snowmass and Vail in the US, Niseko in... More…

Tours from Hakuba - Matsumoto Castle
12th September 2013

Another popular tour is Matsumoto Castle located in the beautiful city of Matsumoto.  In Japan there are only four castles that have been designated as “National Treasures” and the... More…

Tours from Hakuba - Snow Monkeys
10th September 2013

A great sideline to skiing, especially when you need a day to recoup, is visiting the snow monkeys.  In northern Nagano Prefecture around two hours from Hakuba is the municipality Yamanouchi.... More…

Self contained accommodation
5th September 2013

Located just off the heart of the main road in Echoland where you will find nightlife, restaurants and shops, Snowbeds Chalet is one of the best positioned self contained accommodations in... More…

Ski Japan sites are EVERYWHERE!
3rd September 2013

It seems every time we turn on our computer these days there is another site offering ski trips to Hakuba!! We don't know who most of them are and with 17 years living here we know everyone!!... More…

Skiing in the Trees
29th August 2013

The tree skiing in Hakuba is world class and absolutely magnificent but has always been forbidden for supposed safety concerns. However, of late, happily this policy is slowly starting to change.... More…

Hakuba's Secret Ski Areas Part 3
27th August 2013

Norikura:  Located a short drive north of Tsugaike and adjacent to the Cortina ski area Norikura would be the least patronised of all the ski areas in Hakuba.  It's so quiet here that... More…

Hakuba's Secret Ski Areas Part 2
22nd August 2013

Sanosaka: The most southern ski resort in Hakuba that is on the multi resort lift pass Sanosaka is a great place for families and those that have never skied powder before.  It's not where the... More…

Hakuba's Secret Ski Areas
20th August 2013

Kashimayari Ski Resort:  Located at the southern most part of the Hakuba valley Kashimayari is almost unheard of to most foreign inbound ski enthusiasts even though it is one of the biggest... More…

10 Reasons Why Aussies Love Skiing in Hakuba
15th August 2013

There are well over 100 lifts in Hakuba making it one of the biggest ski areas in Japan; its otherwise known as the Japanese Alps.  Its wide open terrain is great for all levels of ability... More…

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