The Ski Resort
Located on the island of Honshu, Hakuba is one of Japan's most famous winter sport resorts. Several events were held here during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
The Happo One - Hakuba ski resort offers skiers and snowboarders a total of 52 kilometers (32 miles) of groomed runs of all difficulty levels. 23 lifts are ready to take winter sports enthusiasts to altitudes of up to 1,831 meters (6,000 feet). An interesting peculiarity: There are no t-bars in the resort. The 23 lifts are made up of 22 chair lifts and one gondola.
Hakuba Valley is also known for its freeride hot spots. Quite a few professionals come here regularly every year.
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Interesting facts
- Offering 32 miles of slopes and terrain, Happo-One – Hakuba is among the 5 largest Ski Resorts in Japan.
- Happo-One – Hakuba is among the 5 best rated Ski Resorts in Japan.
- Elevated between 2493 ft and 6007 ft, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Japan. The vertical drop from summit to base is 3514 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Japan is 2894 ft.
- Average snow depth during the season is 103 " at summit elevation and 29 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during May, offering an average snow depth of 49 " at summit elevation and 139 " at the base. Therefore Happo-One – Hakuba is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Japan.
Nightskiing
Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: 0,50 km
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Hakuba Happo-one 2015