Nearby Ski Resorts 🎿
Hakuba Valley is home to some of Japan's best ski resorts, offering a variety of terrains and experiences for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Below, you'll find information about the top resorts near our lodge, 'The Ranch,' including what makes each resort special, their distances from us, costs, features, and the types of skiers and snowboarders they cater to.
Happo-One 📍
Famous for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, Happo-One offers extensive off-piste areas and breathtaking panoramic views.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 15 minutes by car.
Special Features
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Host of the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Extensive off-piste areas
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Stunning panoramic views from the top
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥5,500/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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23 lifts
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Long, steep runs
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Beginner-friendly slopes at the base
Best Suited For
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Advanced skiers and snowboarders
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Off-piste enthusiasts
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Beginners starting at the lower slopes
Hakuba Goryu📍
Hakuba Goryu is a family-friendly resort with night skiing and a variety of runs, connected to Hakuba 47 for expanded terrain.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 20 minutes by car
Special Features
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Night skiing available
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Family-friendly environment
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Connects with Hakuba 47 for more terrain
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥5,000/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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15 lifts
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Terrain park
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Wide variety of runs for all levels
Best Suited For
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Families and beginners
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Intermediate skiers and snowboarders
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Night skiing enthusiasts
Hakuba 47📍
Linked with Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47 is known for its excellent terrain park and diverse range of intermediate and advanced trails.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 20 minutes by car
Special Features
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Linked with Hakuba Goryu
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Excellent terrain park
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Diverse range of trails
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥5,000/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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8 lifts
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Long, intermediate runs
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Snow park with jumps, rails, and half-pipe
Best Suited For
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Freestyle skiers and snowboarders
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Intermediate and advanced riders
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Those looking to explore linked resorts
Tsugaike Kogen📍
Tsugaike Kogen features wide, gentle slopes perfect for beginners and vast backcountry areas with stunning views of the Japanese Alps.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 10 minutes by car
Special Features
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Wide, gentle slopes perfect for beginners
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Stunning views of the Japanese Alps
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Vast backcountry area
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥5,200/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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20 lifts
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Expansive beginner area
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Gondola access to upper mountain
Best Suited For
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Beginners and families
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Intermediate skiers and snowboarders
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Backcountry enthusiasts
Cortina📍
Cortina is renowned for its deep powder, tree runs, and European-style resort atmosphere, offering a quieter, scenic experience.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 30 minutes by car
Special Features
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Famous for deep powder and tree runs
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Less crowded than other resorts
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European-style resort atmosphere
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥4,500/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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7 lifts
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Powder-rich tree skiing
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Varied terrain for all levels
Best Suited For
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Powder hounds
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Intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders
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Those seeking a quieter, scenic experience
Iwatake📍
Iwatake offers unique terrain with natural half-pipes and 360-degree summit views, ideal for mixed-ability groups and snowshoers.
Distance from The Ranch: Approx. 15 minutes by car
Special Features
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360-degree views from the summit
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Unique terrain and natural half-pipes
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Great for mixed-ability groups
Approx Costs
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Lift Pass: ¥4,800/day
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Rental Equipment: ¥4,000/day
Other Features
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12 lifts
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Varied slopes with natural features
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Snowshoeing and other winter activities
Best Suited For
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Mixed groups of different skill levels
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Those seeking varied terrain
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Snowshoers and scenic lovers