Hakuba Happo-one (often known as Happo-one or Happo) is a ski area located close to the central area of Hakuba village. Happo-one is on the eastern slopes of Mt Karamatsu and is one of the largest individual (stand-alone) ski areas in Japan. This ski area dates back to 1928, but significant development started in the late 50s. During the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Hakuba Happo-one hosted the alpine skiing downhill, super giant slalom and combined slalom events.
Hakuba Village is just over 40km to the west of Nagano city in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture. It was host to some of the major events of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, including alpine skiing, ski jump events and cross country events. In recent years, the Hakuba region has become one of Japan's most popular winter sports regions with visitors from overseas.
The Mountain
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1071m
760m
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Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
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Pair lifts
Single lifts
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Boarders 40%
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Hakuba Happo-one Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Hakuba Happo-one. There are also a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Hakuba area, please check the Lessons in English section for current listings on SnowJapan.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
Nakiyama Snow Land is in the Nakiyama base area of Happo-one. Opening dates are 18th December 2021 until 27th March 2022. Entry is 1,000 yen for children and adults. A ticket that also includes the Nakiyama Number 2 pair lift to access the Debut Gelande is 3,500 yen for adults or 1,500 yen for children for the day. Open from 18th December 2021 until 27th March 2022.
Other activity areas available for children include the Adventure Park Sakka (500 yen) and Usagidaira Kids Park (free).
The Preschool Mai Mai is a child care facility in the Nakiyama area.
Park information
Hakuba Happo-one Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early May
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Hakuba Happo-one is generally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
There is no night skiing at Hakuba Happo-one during the 2021-2022 season.
Hakuba Happo-one Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
6-12 year olds
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (until 4pm)
5,500 yen
3,200 yen
5,000 yen
2 Days (until 4pm Day 2)
10,500 yen
5,700 yen
9,500 yen
Morning (8am-1pm)
4,600 yen
2,500 yen
Afternoon (12pm-4pm)
4,600 yen
2,500 yen
Sakka Debut
3,600 yen
1,600 yen
Season Ticket (all)
75,000 yen
28,000 yen
72,000 yen
Spring Season (from 1st Mar)
33,000 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
The Sakka Debut ticket is a 1 Day lift ticket that is valid on just the Sakka Kita One quad, Sakka Number 2 pair lifts.
Spring ski tickets are available from 20th March 2022 (adults) and from 1st March 2022 for children.
Getting to Hakuba Happo-one
By public transport
Train
44.8km from Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
2.9km from Hakuba Station on the Oito Line
Information
Hakuba Happo-one is just under 3km from Hakuba Station on the Oito line.
Bus
A number of shuttle buses that travel around the Hakuba area stop at Hakuba Happo-one. Bus services are also available from Nagano Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen line) which is about 44km away. The journey from Nagano Station to Hakuba takes approximately 60 minutes.
By Car
45.6km from the Nagano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
47.8km from the Itoigawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
50.9km from the Azumino IC on the Nagano Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 148 (2.8km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 322
Direction
Hakuba village is located in the north-western region of Nagano Prefecture. Route 148 goes north-south through the region.
There are a few base areas to the Hakuba Happo-one resort, but the main Adam Gondola station in the Happo area is a few kilometres from the main Route 148 road and Hakuba Station. From Hakuba Station, use the road straight ahead (Prefecture Road 322) to head towards Hakuba Happo-one.
Getting to the Hakuba region There are three main ways to approach the Hakuba region by road – from Nagano city (and the Nagano IC exit on the Joshinetsu Expressway), from the south (and the Azumino IC exit on the Nagano Expressway) and from the north (and the Itoigawa IC exit on the Hokuriku Expressway).
Approaching Hakuba village from Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway) From the Nagano IC exit, turn right Prefecture Road 35 and head north for about 3.5km until arriving at the Nagano Minami By-pass (Route 19). Turn left onto Route 19 and drive by the river for around 13km until arriving at the Hakuba Nagano Toll Road. Turn onto this road (the normal charge is 210 yen per vehicle) and then continue straight on Prefecture Road 31 and then Prefecture Road 33 to head into Hakuba, which is well signposted. The journey from Nagano IC to central Hakuba is around 46km.
Approaching Hakuba village from Azumino IC (Nagano Expressway) From the Azumino IC exit, go straight ahead at the exit traffic lights and follow Prefecture Road 310 for just over 4.5km until reaching Route 147. Turn right onto Route 147 (signposted as Omachi and Matsukawa Village). Follow this road and then Route 148 into Hakuba. The journey from Azumino IC to central Hakuba is around 50km.
Approaching Hakuba village from Itoigawa IC (Hokuriku Expressway) From the Itoigawa IC exit, turn left to head south on Route 148 to the Hakuba area, passing through Otari Village along the way. The journey from Itoigawa IC to central Hakuba is about 45km.
Parking
There are a number of car parks around the base areas of Happo-one for about 1,100 cars. The six ski area car parks are free to use.
There are a few other paid parking options close to the lifts.
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