Introducing Hakuba
At the base of one of the highest sections of the northern Japan Alps, Hakuba is one of Japan’s main ski and hiking centres. In winter, skiers from all over Japan and increasingly from overseas flock to Hakuba’s seven ski resorts. In summer, the region is crowded with hikers drawn by easy access to the high peaks. There are several onsen in and around Hakuba-mura, the main village, and a long soak after a day of skiing or hiking is the perfect way to ease your muscles.
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For information, maps and lodging assistance, visit the Hakuba Shukuhaku Jōhō Centre (72-6900; www.hakuba1.com in Japanese; 7am-6pm), to the right of the Hakuba train/bus station, or Hakuba-mura Kankō Kyōkai Annai-jo (72-2279; 8.30am-5.15pm), just outside the station to the right (look for the ‘i’ symbol). Online, visit www.vill.hakuba.nagano.jp/e/index.htm.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Best Onsens around Hakuba??
by tabitabi 11 July 2011
Soooo many great onsens! You should try them all! http://japan-onsen.com/hakuba_onsen.htm
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RE: First Trip
by katakanadian 06 June 2011
Don't bother flying up to Niseko for such a short trip. There is plenty of great skiing in Gunma-ken (Minakami, etc) and Nagano-ken (Hakuba,…
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RE: Sking/ sight-seeing in Japan with young children
by Tokyo_girl 28 May 2011
Hmm... difficult the ski fields are not in the major cities...and there is not a lot of winter sightseeing. If I wanted to ski I wouldn't…
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