The Hakuba Valley

Hakuba is situated on the main island of Honshu, in the heart of the Japanese Alps; the mountain scenery is spectacular, with huge rugged peaks towering above the ski resorts that are situated throughout the valley. The combination of abundant snow with world-class skiing and boarding, lifts and gondolas, and excellent grooming facilities, makes Hakuba a place that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated.

The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Hakuba is the skiing heart of Japan. From Kashimayari on the southern end of the valley to the linked resorts of Hakuba 47 and Goryu-Toomi and the Olympic ski resort of Happo-One situated in the heart of Hakuba. To the northern end of the valley, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina resorts are all impressive and rated highly by skiers and boarders alike.

Black Pine Lodge has easy access to the resorts of Happo One (less than 2km) Hakuba 47 (5 km), Hakuba Goryu (7km), Iwatake (5km) and only a short bus ride to the resorts of Cortina, Sunalpina, Tsugaike Kogen, and Norikura