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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]