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Happo Ski Resort
Happo
is
the
biggest
and
the
most
popular
of
all
the
ski
resorts
in
Hakuba.
It
has
all
types
of
terrain
from
beginners
to
advanced
and
the
backcountry
runs
are
second
to
none
in
Japan.
It
has
a
whopping
23
lifts
with
a
vertical
difference
of
over
1,000
mtrs
from
top
to
bottom.
Goryu Ski Resort
Goryu
and
47
can
both
be
accessed
on
the
one
ticket
and
is
a
challenger
to
Happo
for
the
most
popular
ski
resort.
Like
Happo,
Goryu
has
slopes
to
suit
everyone
and
it
also
has
probably
the
steepest
run
in
Hakuba
(Champion
course).
It
has
a
great
beginners
area as well with lessons in English.
Hakuba 47 Ski Resort
Together
with
Goryu,
47
makes
up
the
2nd
largest
ski
area
in
Hakuba.
47
is
very
popular
with
boarders
and
has
the
best
snowpark/halfpipe
in
the
valley.
It
has
some
great
steep
runs
and
being
North
facing,
it
is
open
every
year
till
early
May.
It
has
some
great patrol approved tree runs.
Iwatake Ski Resort
Iwatake
is
another
resort
very
popular
with
boarders
because
of
the
great
park
and
halfpipe
facilities.
There
are
many
intermediate
slopes,
but
not
many
steeps
or
beginner
slopes.
It
does
have
some
powder
runs
that
are
left
ungroomed
and
are
great
for
learning powder on.
Cortina Ski Resort
Cortina
is
known
as
the
powder
capital
of
Hakuba,
both
for
the
huge
amounts
of
snow
it
gets,
and
also
for
the
steep
and
bottomless
tree
runs
.
It
is
a
progressive
resort
with
a
“go
anywhere”
policy.
There
is
a
great
beginners
area
at
the
bottom
along
with
many
intermediate runs.
Hakuba, Japan Ski & Snowboarding Resorts
There are at least 10 ski resorts in the Hakuba region of Japan, and knowing which one to go to can be a little
overwhelming at times. This quick reference guide will help you decide, but for more detailed information we
have a whole page devoted to each ski resort as well-just click on the links below.
If you get a package through us you will get Hakuba Valley lift passes which enable you to go to as many of
these resorts as you like.
Sanosaka Ski Resort
This
resort
is
a
great
family
one,
if
somewhat
small.
Most
of
the
runs
are
fairly
short
and
will
suit
intermediates.There
is
a
great
4
way
kicker
at
the
base
of
the
mogul
run
for
some
truly
big
air,
and
some
lovely
views
of
Lake
Aokiko.
Many
people
go
to
both
this
resort
and
Kashimayari on the same day.
Norikura Ski Resort
Norikura
is
a
medium
sized
resort
next
to
Cortina.
It
is
still
big
enough
to
be
interesting
for
most
people
and
it
has
a
great
terrain
park,
including
a
very
popular
half
pipe.
It
tends
to
be
spread
across
the
mountain
making
most of the runs fairly short.
Kashimayari Ski Resort
Kashimayari
is
a
medium
size
ski
resort
with
a
good
range
of
courses
and
is
the
first
one
you
will
see
coming
to
Hakuba.
It
is
also
one
of
the
least
crowded
resorts
as
most
people
tend
to
bypass
it
on
the
way
to
Hakuba
proper.
You
can
do
both
this
resort
and
Sanosaka
on
a
single
Hakuba Valley day pass.
Jigatake Ski Resort
A little far from Hakuba being about 40 mins
away by bus but can be blissfully uncrowded
during the week so can be a great place to
learn how to ride. Great wide beginners slopes
to boot. It does have great views looking down
from the top as well, so something to keep the
whole family happy.
Tsugaike Ski Resort
Tsugaike is another large ski resort popular
with families because of the abundance of
beginner slopes, although it also has many
intermediate slopes as well. It also has some
awesome powder tree runs. It's a lovely 20
minutes drive from the Hakuba township on
the free ski shuttle bus.
Hakuba 47
Norikura
Cortina
Sanosaka, Kashimayari, Jigatake
Happo
Iwatake
Tsugaike
Goryu
The 10 ski resorts included in the Hakuba Valley multiday lift pass
Goryu Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
12
•
No of courses:
16
•
Vertical drop:
925mtrs
•
Steepest run:
36
c
Great variety of runs from beginner to
advanced
Happo Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
22
•
No of courses:
15
•
Vertical drop:
1070mtrs
•
Steepest run:
35
c
Home to some of the events in the
1998 Olympics.
Hakuba 47 Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
6
•
No of courses:
8
•
Vertical drop:
794 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
32
c
Great resort with some long steep
runs. Fantastic on powder days.
Iwatake Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
16
•
No of courses:
25
•
Vertical drop:
539 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
35
c
Good medium size resort very popular
with boarders.
Tsugaike Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
21
•
No of courses:
15
•
Vertical drop:
904 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
35
c
Big ski resort with great variety of runs
including great beginner’s slopes
Norikura Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
9
•
No of courses:
17
•
Vertical drop:
600 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
35
c
Large resort with a great variety of runs
and a great terraine park.
Cortina Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
7
•
No of courses:
16
•
Vertical drop:
500 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
42
c
Home to the steepest and deepest tree
skiing in Japan.
Minekata Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
2
•
No of courses:
6
•
Vertical drop:
210 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
35
c
Best cross country cross with some
great views.
Sanosaka Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
5
•
No of courses:
6
•
Vertical drop:
460 mtrs
•
Steepest run:
33
c
Small resort with nice views of Lake
Aokiko with great terrain park.
Kashimayari Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
7
•
No of courses:
22
•
Vertical drop:
720mtrs
•
Steepest run:
38
8
Amazing views from the top with some
good challenging runs.
Jigatake Ski Resort
•
No of lifts:
4
•
No of courses:
5
•
Vertical drop:
250mtrs
•
Steepest run:
28
c
Great spot for families and beginners,
especially on a weekday.