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Many people flock to the city of Hakuba in the Japanese Alps to enjoy the many hot springs, winter ski resorts and hiking opportunities.
This ski resort is one of the most famous in the Japanese Alps, with runs ranging from beginner to Olympic pro.
These hot spring mineral baths are open 24 hours a day between December and March and are located near Kamishiro station.
In the summer this top ski run becomes an alpine garden, with trails letting you hike to other parts of the mountain ranges.
These clean freshwater lakes allow for water sports such as sport fishing, windsurfing, swimming and boating.
This Buddhist temple houses treasures from the Heian Era and conducts daily meditation services and sermons for visitors.
The best season to visit is during the winter when the many popular ski resorts open, offering visitors an opportunity to indulge in many snow sports.
Narita Airport near Tokyo is the closest airport, with one way tickets from London costing JPY60,000.
Take the JR Oito Line or the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo, depending on your time schedule. The former takes 4 hours and is JPY8,000 one way, while the latter takes just over 2 hours and costs JPY9,700.
From Tokyo, take the Highway 20 and Chuo Expressway to reach Hakuba in roughly 3.5 hours.
There are several daily buses from Tokyo that make the trip to Hakuba in 4.5 hours and costs JPY8,500 for a roundtrip.
The Yamano Hotel Hakuba is centrally located within a 5-minute walking distance to the Hapo Ski Resort. Daily rates start at JPY8,500 and include breakfast
Mt. Shirouma - There are many trails and runs located around the mountain that offer world-famous skiing opportunities.
Iwatake - Here you can practice on the dry ski slopes during the off-season or take in the thousands of lilies that grow during the summer.
Aokiko - In the summer you can take a lift here to take advantage of the popular sport of mountain biking.
Genki-Go shuttle buses run throughout Hakuba for JPY300 a ride.
There are very few taxi cabs in Hakuba, as there are frequent shuttle buses and everything is within close walking distance. Taxi tariffs start at around JPY500.
Rental vehicle prices start at about JPY7,500 a day and can be picked up from the Kamishiro station.
The majority of tourist souvenirs and ski gear can be bought from the ski resort gift shops. There is currently no major shopping mall in Hakuba.
Tsuruya and Matsuya are the main supermarket chains selling food for self-catering. A dozen eggs costs around JPY180.
Soba Shubo Zen offers Asian and Japanese food, including noodles, sashimi and goza. Meal prices cost roughly JPY1,200.