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One of ten resorts making-up the ‘Hakuba Valley’ and located around 8km to the north of Hakuba Village, Tsugaike is a relatively large, single resort well-suited to beginners. Connected to a decent-s...

As one of Japan’s premier outdoor destinations, Hakuba spoils visitors for choice when it comes to seasonal activities. Best known as a winter destination, Hakuba is increasingly known for experience...

Opened in July 2020, Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba is a combined facility including a flagship store, accommodation, restaurant café and open-area event space. Situated in the heart of Hakuba – at th...

Nestled within the pastures and fields of (what is in winter) Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort, the Snow Peak Field Suite offers visitors outdoor ‘glamping’ accommodation with beautiful alpine vistas. Op...

Accessible using the Hakuba Happo-eki Gondola ‘Adam’ followed by a 90-minute walk, Happo Pond is one of Hakuba’s most recognisable and beautiful destinations. Located at just over 2000 metres above s...

Available from the end of April until early November, hot air ballooning is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the Hakuba Valley and the dramatic North Japan Alps.Ballooning takes place in the morni...

Located directly across from Karuizawa Station, the Prince Shopping Plaza boasts more than 200 stores along with numerous restaurants and parkland spread across 26-hectares. Many major fashion houses...

Karuizawa city is in many ways, a town of two halves divided by its shinkansen station. On one side, you have the modern and sprawling Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza while on the other, the original...

Located in Naka-Karuizawa, approximately 4km to the west of the town centre, Harunire Terrace is a small and stylish dining and shopping area surrounded by picturesque forest. Restaurants and bou...