Hakuba Tokyo’s weekend Ski Paradise #travel #japan #weekend #tokyo #information #globetrotter #snow
Located in northwestern Nagano Prefecture at the base of the 3,000-m tall Northern #japan #alps , HAKUBAVALLEY boasts 10 resorts blessed with abundant snowfall and high-quality powder snow.
Host of the 1998 #nagano Winter Olympics, HAKUBAVALLEY welcomes guests from around the world to enjoy winter sports at world-class facilities.
From gentle groomed runs to 8-km-long cruising courses, #hakubavalley has something for everyone.
How to Get There:
Hakuba is well serviced by a network of trains and buses. The area’s major transport hub is Nagano Station, and the closest international airports are Haneda and Narita.
From Tokyo, the fastest and simplest option is the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano, then transferring to a bus at Nagano Station. There is also a daily service on the Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa to Minami-Otari, which stops at Hakuba station.
HAKUBAVALLEY: 1998 Winter Olympics really brought Hakuba to the international stage. The area enjoys around 11 meters of annual snowfall and draws draw winter sports enthusiasts from around the world.
Happo area: It is a cosmopolitan without losing their Japanese charm: luxury hotels share the streets with small Japanese inns and craft brew pubs operate beside traditional izakayas, while ramen joints are squeezed in next to restaurants offering world class fare.
Echoland area: Another popular areas to stay and unwind. It is a cosmopolitan without losing their Japanese charm: luxury hotels share the streets with small Japanese inns and craft brew pubs operate beside traditional izakayas, while ramen joints are squeezed in next to restaurants offering world class fare.
Northern Chubu-Sangaku National Park: The mountains of Hakuba are part of the Northern Chubu-Sangaku National Park. The spectacular alpine scenery, pristine air, and wealth of outdoor activities make Hakuba a popular warm-weather destination.
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