Located at the summit of Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, The City Bakery at Hakuba Mountain Harbor offers freshly baked pastries, premium coffee, and stunning views of the Northern Japanese Alps. Originally founded in New York in 1990, The City Bakery is known for its signature pretzels, [...]
Traveling around Hakuba in winter can be challenging, especially with crowded shuttle buses, long taxi waits, and snowy road conditions. To help you move easily between the 10 Hakuba Valley ski resorts, restaurants, and sightseeing areas, this guide covers every major transportation option — including the most convenient and flexible choice, The Bears Transport, [...]
Located at the summit of Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, 1,289 meters above sea level, the Yoo-Hoo! SWING is one of the area’s most popular attractions in both the green and winter seasons. Visitors can enjoy the unique feeling of swinging out toward the Japanese Alps with a [...]
Located high above the Hakuba Valley in Iwatake, CHAVATY HAKUBA is a scenic mountain café known for its signature milk tea, homemade scones, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Northern Japanese Alps. Originally opened in Tokyo’s Omotesando as a specialty tea latte shop, [...]
For international visitors, finding a ski school that offers English-language lessons makes learning safe, fun, and stress-free. Hakuba has several excellent schools with certified instructors who specialize in both private and group lessons across multiple resorts. Whether you’re learning your first turns or improving your technique, these trusted schools deliver professional instruction and personal [...]
If you’re planning a winter getaway to the Japanese Alps, Hakuba is one of Japan’s most famous ski destinations — known for its deep powder snow, world-class resorts, and incredible backcountry terrain. Whether you’re renting skis and snowboards or booking lessons with an English-speaking instructor, this guide covers the best Hakuba ski and snowboard [...]
Looking for an unforgettable autumn experience in Japan? Join a guided mushroom-picking tour in Otari, Nagano — part of the stunning Hakuba Valley. As the forests turn golden and red, explore tranquil mountain trails deep in the forests of Nagano, learn to [...]
Hakuba may be best known for its powder-perfect ski slopes and alpine adventures, but this mountain village in the Northern Japanese Alps is also a hidden gem for food lovers. From cosy log cabin cafés serving hearty burgers, to authentic Italian trattorias, to lakeside bakeries with panoramic views, Hakuba’s dining scene is as diverse [...]
In the heart of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Trattoria Liberta is a charming Italian restaurant that brings Mediterranean and Italian flavours to the Japanese Alps. Opened in the detached wing of an inn, the restaurant occupies a renovated traditional Japanese house, blending rustic charm with [...]
Looking for a refreshing way to escape the summer heat in Japan? Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Lake Aoki in Hakuba, Nagano is one of the best outdoor experiences you can have. Just minutes from Hakuba’s mountain resorts, this crystal-clear alpine lake is the perfect spot to cool down, [...]