Ski hotels in Hakuba
Hakuba Valley sits at the base of the Northern Japan Alps in northwestern Nagano and has 10 ski resorts, which hosted the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Our shortlist covers hotels near Happo-one, Goryu and Tsugaike.
Hakuba: 2026–27 season facts
10 resorts, one lift ticket
The Hakuba Valley Ticket can be used at 10 resorts: Hakuba Happo-one, Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba47, Hakuba Sanosaka, Hakuba Iwatake, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Norikura, Hakuba Cortina, Kashimayari and Jiigatake. Holders can ride the Hakuba Valley bus free. A 1-day ticket costs ¥11,100 for adults (13+) and ¥6,400 for children (6–12).
Source: Happo-one: Tickets & Passes · verified 26 October 2026
Happo-one season dates 2026–27
Early season from Tue 1 Dec 2026, peak season Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Mon 22 Mar 2027, spring season to Wed 5 May 2027. Preschool children (5 and under) get a free lift ticket at the counter.
Source: Happo-one: Tickets & Passes · verified 26 October 2026
Runs for every level
Hakuba Valley says its runs range from gentle groomed slopes to cruising courses up to 8 km long.
Source: Hakuba Valley (official) · verified 26 October 2026
Getting there
One hotel's Rakuten listing gives about 1 hour by bus from Nagano Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. Check current bus timetables before you travel.
Source: Rakuten Travel: Hakuba Happo Onsen Maruishi · verified 26 October 2026