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Hakuba Valley

Top 5 onsens in the Hakuba Valley
2 years ago

Top 5 onsens in the Hakuba Valley

Bathing in traditional Japanese onsen hot-springs is a must-try experience for visitors to Japan. This is especially true for those enjoying a ski holiday in Japan, when taking a soak …
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Is this the line of the winter in Hakuba?
2 years ago

Is this the line of the winter in Hakuba?

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Legendary Norwegian snowboarder Terje Håkonsen, who was camped out in Hakuba over this last winter, has posted epic lines also season long. He’s been the beneficiary of one of Japan’s …
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10 powder days in a row. Why I live in Hakuba, Japan
3 years ago

10 powder days in a row. Why I live in Hakuba, Japan

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It’s been another cracking season in Hakuba and virtually every other ski resort in Japan, though sadly border closures have meant that many have been getting their powder fix from …
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Is the 2021 Epic Australia Pass worth it for Aussies visiting Japan?
4 years ago

Is the 2021 Epic Australia Pass worth it for Aussies visiting Japan?

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Late last week, Vail Resorts launched its sale of the 2021 Epic Australia Pass, which among other things, includes five consecutive days at both Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu for the …
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Hakuba resort launches queue-jumping VIP lift pass
5 years ago

Hakuba resort launches queue-jumping VIP lift pass

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Hakuba Iwatake, one of the ten resorts that makes up Hakuba Valley, will introduce a VIP pass for the 2019/20 season that will allow holders priority access to all the …
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New Hakuba music and ski festival to feature big Aussie lineup
5 years ago

New Hakuba music and ski festival to feature big Aussie lineup

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Hakuba has unveiled an impressive lineup for its inaugural Snow Machine music and ski festival, which will feature Australian acts Peking Duk, What So Not, acclaimed producer duo Hermitude, and …
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How to get to Hakuba, Japan
5 years ago

How to get to Hakuba, Japan

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There is more than one way to reach Hakuba. Taking a direct bus from the airport is often the easiest (and cheapest) option but will add transit time. Taking the …
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Japan’s largest ski resort is building a “beach” 1400 metres above sea level
5 years ago

Japan’s largest ski resort is building a “beach” 1400 metres above sea level

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Hakuba might be known for its bottomless powder or as one of the host venues for the 1998 Winter Olympics, but it would not be anyone’s first choice for a …
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Travis Rice claims win at FWT Hakuba as legends shine
6 years ago

Travis Rice claims win at FWT Hakuba as legends shine

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Travis Rice has beaten Austrian snowboarding legend Gigi Ruf to claim his maiden Freeride World Tour victory, with a dominant performance that featured a massive 720 and a backflip. …
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7 awesome places to eat in the Hakuba Valley
6 years ago

7 awesome places to eat in the Hakuba Valley

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With snow already falling throughout Hakuba, visitors will soon be flocking to the Japanese resort town for powder runs and epic backcountry skiing. While people may be coming for the …
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