Happo Hakuba

Happo

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 Cabins **** From ¥19,600
La Neige Higashikan Hotel ***** From ¥18,400
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel ***** From ¥14,400
La Neige Honkan Hotel *** From ¥12,000
La Neige Honkan Cottage *** From ¥10,000
The Ridge Hotel ***** From ¥9,900
Yamano Hotel *** From ¥9,400
Springs Hotel *** From ¥8,000
Hotel De Laille ** From ¥7,500
Villa Hakuba ** From ¥7,500
The Ridge Apartments ***** From ¥7,375

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

Verdimia Wine bar

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

 

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More information

Trail Map

Trail Map for Happo

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