This website is dedicated to providing travellers with Relevant information about Hakuba which is located at the foot of the Hakuba Mountains, belonging to Chubu Sangaku National Park in Nagano, Japan. It is an internationally recognised destination for both Summer and Winter sports.

The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Situated in the heart of the Japanese Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering up to 3000 metres above the town below. From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing and snowboarding Mecca of Japan. At the southern end of the valley is Sun Alpina, then to the linked resorts of Hakuba 47 and Goryu-Toomi and on to the Olympic ski resort of Happo-One, situated in the heart of Hakuba. Heading up to the northern end of the valley, is Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina which are all excellent. Happo One (pronounced Happo-on-eh) Averages 11 metres of snow per year and is steep, wide and open with modern excellent facilities, spectacular views, and operates into May!

The Skiing during March and April is absolutely beautiful with bluebird days and dustings of powder overnight and guess what? There is nobody there! Combine that with around 5100JPY/day lift tickets and cheap off season Accomodation, and you Ski cheaper in Hakuba than you can anywhere in Europe! How Come? Better check it out! When the snow finally melts away, the village is thronged with mountain climbers aiming to tackle the Hakuba Mountains as a break from Tokyo's heat and humidity.

Wadano village has The Pub, frequented mainly by Brits, Aussies and Kiwis, walking distance from Ikoi Condos!