Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

Basic Information

Address

Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Nagano

Access

From JR Oito Line Hakuba Station, take the Alpico Kotsu local bus to "Happo Bus Terminal." For highway buses, disembark at "Happo Bus Terminal" from Nagano Station East Exit, Matsumoto Bus Terminal (Matsumoto Station, winter only), Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Station), and Osaka Umeda Sanbangai Bus Terminal / Shin-Osaka / Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit (winter only). If accessing by car, use the Kurobishi Forest Road and the Kurobishi Parking Lot (accommodates approx. 200 standard cars). Vehicle access to gondola summit stations like Usagidaira is not permitted. Show route

Op.Hours

Experience the thrilling ski season typically from early December to early May, concluding on the final day of Golden Week, with slopes open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For summer adventures, the green season from early June to early November offers scenic rides on the Happo Alpine Line gondola and lifts (please note, operating periods and times may vary). The Happo Information Center is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to assist you. Individual on-site facilities like the Montbell Room and various cafes maintain their own specific operating hours, so please check directly with them.

Cld.Days

Hakuba Happo Ski Resort operates without fixed holidays, with opening and closing dates varying based on snow conditions to ensure the best experience. During the green season, please note that individual facilities may have different regular closing days. For instance, Montbell Room Hakuba Happo is closed on Mondays (except national holidays), Café & Restaurant Pilare's restaurant on Tuesdays, and Happo Inaka Ryori Ohiyokkuri and Onsen Ramen Happo Bijin on Thursdays (with Onsen Ramen Happo Bijin also closed on Mondays).

Fee

Ticket prices for ski lifts and green season gondola/lifts vary by season, ensuring you always get the best value for your visit. For instance, a green season round-trip ticket for the breathtaking Happo Alpine Line is ¥3,300 for adults and ¥2,100 for children (look out for discounts with advance purchases!). Indulge in relaxation at Hakuba Mountain Beach with a tent sauna & jacuzzi session for ¥6,500 per person for 90 minutes, including your round-trip gondola fare. Or elevate your experience with our private deck reserve plan, starting at ¥5,150 per adult and ¥3,600 per child (minimum 2 people), complete with a round-trip gondola ticket, a delicious lunch, and your own exclusive deck. Convenient coin lockers are available from ¥200 to ¥1,000. For larger items, luggage storage is ¥1,000 per bag per day, with advance reservations highly recommended.

INFO

The Happo Information Center is your go-to hub, a JNTO-certified tourist information office for international guests, complete with free Wi-Fi and accessible restrooms. You can also purchase bus tickets and arrange parcel deliveries here. Ski changing rooms are complimentary, but please utilize our convenient paid coin lockers for luggage storage. When hiking during the green season, remember that high altitudes mean rapidly changing weather. Essential preparations include appropriate clothing (long-sleeved base layer, warm layers, rain gear), a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy athletic or hiking shoes, insect repellent, and plenty of water. Please help us preserve this beautiful environment by taking all trash with you. Collecting plants or deviating from marked trails is strictly prohibited. As part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park Special Protection Zone, we cannot permit dogs or other pets. Also, please refrain from feeding wild animals and operating drones without prior authorization. If using trekking poles, always attach protective caps to the tips. In case of injury or feeling unwell, please promptly request assistance; kindly note that private rescue team deployment will incur a fee.

HP

https://www.happo-one.jp/