Resort Comparison
Hakuba ValleyvsNozawa Onsen
Hakuba Valley
Nagano, Japan
Nozawa Onsen
Nagano, Japan
Key Statistics
Hakuba Valley
Stat
Nozawa Onsen
200 kmBest
Total Piste
36 km
77Best
Total Lifts
18
2,696mBest
Peak Altitude
1,650m
703mBest
Base Altitude
564m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★★★
1hBest
Transfer Time
1h 30m
Nagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ)
Nearest Airport
Nagano (NGO)
Difficulty Distribution
Hakuba Valley
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 9/10Advanced 9/10
Nozawa Onsen
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 6/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Hakuba Valley
Nozawa Onsen
Terrain Variety
10
Snow Reliability
8
Lift System
9
Family Friendliness
8
Apres-Ski
7
Off-Piste
8
Beginner Suitability
8
Intermediate Terrain
9
Advanced Terrain
9
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
8
Dining
8
Accessibility
8
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
8
The Verdict
Hakuba Valley wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Off-Piste
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Ski School
9category wins
Nozawa Onsen wins on
- Apres-Ski
- Value for Money
2category wins
Tied categories (4)
Snow ReliabilityFamily FriendlinessBeginner SuitabilityScenery & Charm
Best For
Hakuba Valley
BeginnersExpert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snow
Nozawa Onsen
BeginnersFamiliesApres-ski loversGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
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