Hakuba Valley ski resort
Epic Pass703m — 2,696m

Hakuba Valley

Nagano, Japan

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Quick Facts

Country
Japan
Region
Nagano
Base altitude
703m
Peak altitude
2,696m
Total pistes
200 km
Total lifts
77
Season
December 6 to May 6
Ski pass
epic
Nearest airport
Nagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ), 1h transfer
Snow reliability
8/10
124 miles (200km)Piste
77Lifts
703m – 2,696mAltitude
Dec 2025 – May 2026Season
Nagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ) (1h)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Nagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ), with a ~1h transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportNagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ)
Airport to resort~1h
Flight from New York~14–16h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$1,200

Prices are indicative. Book early for the best fares.

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Estimated costs for 2 travelers, 7 nights, Mid-range · via Nagano (NGO) / Matsumoto (MMJ)

Flights (return from US)
$1,100/pp$2,200
Accommodation
$1,120/pp$2,240
Lift passes
$192/pp$384
Ski hire
$168/pp$336
Travel insurance
$60/pp$120
Airport transfers (return)
$48/pp$96
Estimated Total$5,256
Per person$2,628
Per person per night$375

Estimates based on typical Japan market rates (pricing multiplier: 0.8x). Prices vary by travel dates, availability, and booking lead time. Always check current prices before booking.

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About Hakuba Valley

Hakuba Valley is Japan's largest ski area, a collection of ten separate resorts spread across the Hakuba mountain range in Nagano Prefecture. Made famous by hosting the alpine events of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Hakuba combines serious vertical drop — the longest run descends over 1,900m — with dependable snowfall from the Japan Sea storm track. The valley offers remarkable variety from broad groomed pistes at Happo-one to deep tree skiing at Goryu and Tsugaike, all within easy reach of the charming international town of Hakuba.

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Resort Ratings

Terrain Variety
10/10

Ten resorts, unmatched variety in Japan

Lift System
9/10

Seventy-seven lifts across all resorts

Intermediate Terrain
9/10

Vast cruising over 1,900m vertical drop

Advanced Terrain
9/10

Serious vertical and Olympic-grade slopes

Scenery & Charm
9/10

Japanese Alps with spectacular alpine panoramas

Snow Reliability
8/10

Reliable Japan Sea storms each season