What to do in Hakuba Valley

Hakuba Valley ski resorts in summer offer lots of different activities. Below you will find links to all the fun things you can do and experience in Hakuba. With time I will be creating more comprehensive posts about all of them. 

IWATAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT is the most popular place to visit in Hakuba in summer. It offers not only amazing views, but also great coffee and tea as well as sports activities. For more information click HERE.

HAPPO-ONE is amazing not only in winter, but also in summer. After you take gondola and lift up you can go for some serious hikes or just relax in the one and only Hakuba Mountain Beach. You can also try paragliding or relax in a sauna. More information on this WEBSITE.

CORTINA GARDENS are something worth seeing. Colorful flowers with a backdrop of a stylish hotel. WEBSITE

HAKUBA GORYU ALPINE BOTANICAL GARDEN displays all kinds of plants growing in this high altitude region. WEBSITE

To TSUGAIKE NATURE PARK in Chubu-Sangaku National Park you first have to take a gondola and then a ropeway. When you get to the top you can choose between different length walks and hikes. This place is breathtaking at all seasons. WEBSITE  

For those who enjoy more sporty way of spending time or are visiting Hakuba with kids here are links to different interesting activities in Hakuba Valley:

Hakuba 47 Mountain Sports Park - WEBSITE

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Bike Park - WEBSITE

Hakuba Tsugaike WOW - WEBSITE

Hakuba Norikura Mini Golf and other activities - WEBSITE

In Hakuba Valley there are located three beautiful lakes. You can enjoy all kinds of water activities there. You can find more information at this WEBSITE.

To see the valley from high above you can take a lift to the top of the Hakuba Ski Jump Stadium - WEBSITE

And maybe you would like to go up in a balloon? Lion Adventure has that covered! More info HERE.