Hakuba 47 & Goryu are quieter than Happo One and family-friendly. Hakuba 47 is home to the best terrain park in Nagano, while Goryu offers the largest night skiing area.
Happo One is the largest ski area in Hakuba Valley with the most accommodation, dining and nightlife. It’s suitable for intermediate skiers with the longest runs being a 8000m course!
Nozawa Onsen is renowned for its charming traditional village and amazing onsens (hot springs). It has consistent powder and terrain for all abilities including long wide and gentle slopes suitable for beginners.
Shiga Kogen is the largest connected ski area in Japan, which is made up of 19 separate ski resorts connected by trails and shuttle buses. Ski-in/ski-out accommodation is the norm here.
Iwatake has wide and gentle slopes suitable for all skier levels. It’s known for its snow park, cross-country ski trails and 360℃ panoramic view of the Hakuba mountain range.