GUEST INFO
Transportation to Hakuba
Direct Airport Shuttle Bus from Narita/Haneda to Hakuba
Express Bus from Shinjuku to Hakuba
https://www.alpico.co.jp/en/timetable/hakuba/r-shinjuku-hakuba/
Tokyo to Hakuba
Take the JR trains from Tokyo to Nagano then bus from Nagano to Hakuba. You can look up the JR trains timetable using google map.
Nagano to Hakuba
You can get the bus from Nagano to Hakuba (from Nagano Station, bus stop 26), which is relatively regular. You do not need to book or reserve the tickets, you can buy the ticket
on the bus and they accept cash only.
Free Night Taxi in Hakuba
A free mobile apps that you can download and book the rides. The service will start from around 18-20 Dec to 29 Feb. We will share the QR code with you at your check in.
Supermarket
There are 2 supermarkets in town, BIG AEON supermarket about 15 mins drive away or A-coop that is 5 mins drive away.
Ski Passes
Please find more info on the ski passes on this link, https://www.skihakuba.com/lift-passes.htm.
Happo-One online purchase,
https://www.happo-one.jp/en/ticket/
Season pass,
Ski Hire
There are many ski hire shops in town, but we highly recommend Spicy ski hire (Happo and Wadano shops) as they deliver the best customer service. You will get 10% discount if you are staying with us, please let them know your accommodation name.
All the ski rental shops will come and pick you up and drop you off with your gears after fitting as a complimentary service. At the end of the hire period, they will come and collect your hired gears from our ski room or from your apartment.
Spicy
Rhythm
https://www.rhythmjapan.com/rhythm-hakuba
Centra Snow Sport
https://hakuba.centralsnowsports.com.au
Ski Schools
Evergreen International Ski School (Happo)
Happo-one Ski School
Hakuba Snow Sports School
Hakuba47 Ski Academy International
Hakuba Ski Concierge
Tours, Adventures and Activities
Snow Monkey Tour – www.snowmonkeytour.com or call +81 261 858 009.
Lion adventure – hakuba.lion-adventure.com/en/
Fireworks show over the Olympic Ski Jump every Saturday night till Feb 10 and will close with a grand finale of the annual Hakuba Fire Festival the following weekend (TBC).
Restaurants
(please look up the names in google map and book directly with the restaurants)
There are many good restaurants, cafes and bars. Please find some of our top pick on the lists below,
Wadano Forest Hotel – Homey restaurant and bar
We serve set meals in Japanese and Western cuisines with a set menu for the day.
Price range is 2500 – 3500 yen per set meal.
You will need to pre book, please email info@wadanoforesthotel.com.
Free pick up and drop off will be provided if you are staying at the Gondola Apartments.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xqqh5EhLTkBMUiHF9
Hummingbird ハミングバード Japanese Fusion. In Wadano Forest.
Very small restaurant, not suitable for big groups.
+81 261-72-7788
https://goo.gl/maps/LqDb6wLUn9m1inpG8
Hybrid / ハイブリッド Japanese Fusion. 5 mins from Wadano Forest Hotel.
+81 70-3312-0852
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2myJc5UWkp5XsnH8
The Rabbit Hole – Hamburgers, western food. 5 mins from Wadano Forest Hotel.
+81 80-3495-8954
https://goo.gl/maps/xoMJBt7NcfCAXPsx7
Penke Bar & Bistro – Hamburgers, western food. 5 mins from Wadano Forest Hotel.
+81 70-2815-8482
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9jtEiFgKyZ8PWjZK8
LUCE by ARISUE SPICE / ルーチェバイアリスエスパイス
Located at the base of Kokusai lift. Great place for a ski break or lunch. Dinner is good too, a short and relaxing walk away.
+81 80-1118-8698
https://goo.gl/maps/QsgRBMe1KSnTsRMR9
The Pub
Walk in only, don’t take reservations. You can order online and they will deliver food to our property.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/B5JKjZQbTjkx9y1C7
Ohyokkuri
Walk in only, don’t take reservations. Opens at 5:30pm.
+81 261-72-2661
https://goo.gl/maps/poaXH2sNNqb3cc3F8
Maeda - Great place for lunch. Not open for dinner.
+81 261-72-2295
https://goo.gl/maps/erW3KogkCLaJ2sJk7
Ramen Happo Bijin 八方美人
Walk in only, don’t take reservations.
Right opposite Happo Bus Terminal.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uuTtbPvVj9PxZgVu8
Yamagami Syokudou NEO - Gyoza and ramen.
Very affordable. Walk in only, don’t take reservations. Open at 6pm.
+81 261-72-8228
https://goo.gl/maps/vj275m7W1L6Lcuhn9
Ramen Tottsuanらー麺 とっつぁん
Walk in only, don’t take reservations.
A bit of a distance away, not convenient unless you have a car or take a taxi.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f55GPeks6tQ4F4nn8
Ramen Takahashi-ke 髙橋家
Walk in only, don’t take reservations.
A bit of a distance away, not convenient unless you have a car or take a taxi.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4Ln2yrk7gaFzhkGj7
Kikyoya - Sushi and Sashimi Restaurant
A bit of a distance away, not convenient unless you have a car or take a taxi.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RsaPMsdAWPrUCiEt5
The City Bakery
On a sunny day, go to Iwatake Mountain Harbour for lunch or cakes & coffee and enjoy the beautiful view from there.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mHfpZeN3XkfgnrtW7
For more concise restaurants list, please check out,
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Yq0f-1-WnNISmLhFMdFx_kQuMHUSTZTSjQizJpT6ko
https://japanskiexperience.com/news-and-articles/hakuba-restaurant-guide/
Onsens
Kurashita Onsen 倉下の湯
This one is an old historical onsen that used to serve the salt traders travelling on the salt route from the coast to the inland.
+81 261-72-7989
https://goo.gl/maps/pD8grzSx4EDsZ4QJ6
Hakuba Highland Onsen (Hot Spring)
This one has an incredible view of the Hakuba Alps range.
+81 261-72-3450
https://goo.gl/maps/KfxNTy9m9hMTPMkV8
Mimizuku Onsen
Traditional onsen with a view.
+81 261-72-6542
https://goo.gl/maps/Kqv9Lv1VUowgDdRC8
Happo Bijin
At Happo village Center, opposite the information Center.
+81 261-72-5377
https://goo.gl/maps/tu5W4ohStYKRep4k8
Mominoki Hotel
+81 261-72-5001
https://goo.gl/maps/2RMD5D29vRcXZG6F8
Foot onsens
1. There’s a public/free foot onsen just across the road from Lawson, next to the big Happo One sign.
2. Ashiyu (Foot Bath) Kusushi Hot Spring
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XhYRikEsoTvpnMLk8
Here wishing you a great stay and a wonderful time in Hakuba!