Hakuba 47 , Japan
Location
Driving directions
From Tokyo take the Chuo Expressway for 182.1Km, then Nagano Expressway for 33.1Km, then pick up the Route 147 & 148 for 51Km. Approx 4hrs travel time.
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Flying
Chuo taxis can be booked from Narita airport to Nagano station for ¥8,500 per person. Then take a bus to Hakuba. Taxis can sometimes be booked directly to Hakuba for ¥11,000, depending on numbers. Contact otoiawase@chuotaxi.co.jp well in advance.
By bus/coach
Free bus from Nagano station to resort. Leaves 9:10 and returns 16:35, tel 0261-75-3147 to reserve in advance. Alpico run buses from Nagano station 10 times a day for ¥1,400 (one way). Express Alpico buses from Shinjuku to Hakuba Goryu go 4 times a day for ¥4,800 (one way) Approx 4.5hrs travel time. Check www.alpico.co.jp/access/express/index_e.html for more information. Free Hakuba 47 shuttles operate throughout the Hakuba village to restaurants and the major hotels.
By train
Bullet trains from Tokyo go 10 times a day to Nagano station then take a bus to Hakuba. Train costs 7,970 yen, Alpico Bus 1,400 yen (one way)
Address
24196-47 Kamishiro, Hakuba Village, Nagano Pref.
399-9211 Japan
Tel 0261.75.3533
Fax 0261.75.3566
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: December to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 17
Gondolas: 2
Chair lifts: 15
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 23
Longest run: 6.4km
Top lift: 1676m
Vertical drop: 800m
First lift: 876m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1 Day adult pass: ¥4,500
5 weekday adult pass: ¥15,000
Lift times:8:30 - 16:30
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Limited night riding is available at Hakuba Goryu, (18:00-2130, ¥1,800)
Snowboard Schools:
2hr group lessons from ¥3,500 (Japanese)
2hr private lessons from ¥13,000 (English)
First tracks guides from ¥3,500 (including breakfast!)
Snowboard Hire:
1 Day Adult: ¥3,500
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
¥2,00 for 20-30 mins
Further information
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Summary
The park & pipe almost make up for the resorts attitude towards going off-piste. Sticking to the pistes and you'll have a good time with plenty of well groomed and long slopes.
ON THE SLOPES Bigger than average resort
OFF THE SLOPES Plenty going on
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:
Tree runs:
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Piste Map
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