Hakuba is a village which is located in Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Situated in the Northern Japan Alps, Hakuba is today a well known winter tourist destination offering best snow conditions to all skiing enthusiasts.
If you ever visit Northern Japan, don’t miss spending some days of full adventure in the popular Hakuba Goryu Ski Area. This ski area is a well known winter destination and an admired spot among lovers of skiing. The resort sits at an elevation of 760 m / 2493 ft offering exactly what is needed for an extraordinary skiing activity.
The resort hosts all levels of skiing ability and provides separated areas for each level. The upper Hakuba mountain and Hakuba 47 will serve the needs of expert skiers, while the lower area of Goryu will cater the beginner ones, offering wide open runs and a good consistent slope.
Those who want to add more challenge in their activity, should visit the Hakuba 47 Snow Park. There you will find a variety of boxes, rails, banks, jumps, waves and berms. Also, the park is easily connected with the resort by several lifts. These lifts are 2 of 8 seating gondolas and 17 of lifts with double and quad seats. The park is mostly addressed to experts of skiing. Services like ski school, rental shops, cafes, and restaurants are available on spot.
Once your activity reaches the end, you can explore the vicinity of the spot, where you will find accommodation facilities, cafes, bars, and whatever you need for your entertainment.