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At a glance
Climate
Alpine
Languages
Japanese and English
Local currency
JPY
(JPY)
Local time
(GMT+9)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Happo-one
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Ramen
Soba
Oyaki
Tempura
When to visit Hakuba
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, February
Busiest: Dec-Mar
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Jan95
Peak snow, very cold
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Feb95
Peak snow, very cold
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Mar80
Good snow, milder
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Apr50
Spring skiing, melting
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May40
Green season starts
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Jun60
Hiking, lush scenery
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Jul70
Summer activities, warm
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Aug75
Summer activities, warm
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Sept65
Autumn colors, cool
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Oct50
Autumn colors, chilly
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Nov30
Pre-season, first snow
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Dec85
Snow starts, busy
Things to do in Hakuba
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Skiing/Snowboarding at Happo-one
Happo-one 6 hrs
Experience world-class powder snow and stunning mountain views.
Explore Hakuba Goryu & Iimori
Goryu 5 hrs
Enjoy diverse slopes and family-friendly terrain across two connected resorts.
Summer Alpine Hiking
Happo-one / Tsugaike 4 hrs
Discover breathtaking mountain trails and wildflowers during the green season.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Visit the Snow Monkeys
Yamanouchi (day trip) 6 hrs
Observe wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs.
Best in the evening
1 place
Relax in a Traditional Onsen
Various 1.5 hrs
Soak in natural hot springs to soothe muscles after a day on the slopes.
Any time of day
1 place
See the Olympic Ski Jump
Echoland 1 hr
Visit the iconic 1998 Winter Olympics ski jump facility.
Practical ratings
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Near Hakuba
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hakuba.
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