Happo Hakuba
King of the valley and centre of all the resorts, Happo is the biggest and most downtown resort in Hakuba. Wide open beginner to expert runs and no out of bounds rules make Happo one of the best choices of the Hakuba resorts.
A skiers first choice in Hakuba, Happo is also a favourite of many boarders. Boasting more on-piste riding than any other ski area in Hakuba there is also awesome backcountry accessible from mid level and top lifts. Home of the 1998 Winter Olympics Downhill, GS and Nordic combined events.
- 1080m vertical lift serviced
- 26 lifts
- 700 hectares ski-able terrain
- Steepest run 37 degrees
- Longest run 5km
- Site of the '98 Olympic downhill
- Excellent restaurants and bars
- ¥4,500 day pass
- ¥70,000 season pass
Accommodation near here
| La Neige Higashikan Hotel | ***** | From ￥16,000 |
| La Neige Higashikan Cabins | **** | From ￥14,500 |
| Hakuba Tokyu Hotel | ***** | From ￥14,400 |
| La Neige Honkan Hotel | *** | From ￥10,500 |
| Phoenix Hotel | **** | From ￥10,000 |
| The Ridge Hotel | ***** | From ￥9,900 |
| Yamano Hotel | *** | From ￥9,400 |
| Panorama Apartment | **** | From ￥9,375 |
| Phoenix Condominiums | **** | From ￥9,333 |
| La Neige Honkan Cottage | *** | From ￥8,750 |
| Skyline Apartment | **** | From ￥8,125 |
| Springs Hotel | *** | From ￥8,000 |
| Hotel De Laille | ** | From ￥7,500 |
| The Ridge Apartments | ***** | From ￥7,375 |
| Villa Hakuba | ** | From ￥7,200 |
| Gakuto Villas | **** | From ￥7,187 |
| Big Bear Chalets | **** | From ￥6,666 |
What's around town
Restaurants
Bankokya
Thai
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 10:30 - 17:00 & 18:00 - 21:00
Tel; (0261) 72-7081
Maeda
Japanese Soba (noodles)
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; No
Open; 11:00 - 21:00 Irregular holidays
Tel; (0261) 72- 2295
Maeda
Miyama
Korean BBQ
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; No
Open; 17:00 - 23:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 6309
Miyama Korean BBQ
Ricky's place
Uncle Stevens
Mexican
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Sometimes
Open; 11:30 - 14:30 & 17:30 - 22:30
Tel; (0261) 72- 7569
Uncle Stevens Mexican
Hummingbird
Sari Sari
Bars
The Pub & The Grill
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 16:30 - 24:00 (subject to change)
Tel; (0261) 72-5001
The Pub
Onsens
Daiichi Sato Onsen (hotspring)
Cost:
Adult ¥500 Child ¥250
Open: Noon - 9pm Year round (Not open Wednesdays Mar-Dec)
Daini Sato Onsen (hotspring)
Cost:
Adult ¥500 Child ¥250
Open: Noon - 9pm Year round (Not open Tuesdays Mar-Dec)
Hakuba Happo Onsen
This onsen has clear water with an alkaline mineral content. Good for soothing sore muscles after a day on the mountain and beneficial for your skin too.
Shops
1998 Olympic Ski Jumps
Open;
Evergreen Outdoor Centre
Open; 9:00 - 17:00
H+ Ski shop
Open;
Happo Alpico Bus Terminal and Information desk
Open;
Lawson Convenience store.
Open; 24 hours
Mount Liquor Shop
Open; 8:00 - 22:00
Sos Ski shop
Open;
Evergreen Outdoor Centre
Spicy Rental - Wadano
More information
Trail Map
Affordable Ski Packages
7 nights
12 nights
Contact us
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