Hakuba Happo-one (often simply known as Happo-one or Happo) is a resort located close to the central area of Hakuba village. Happo-one is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Karamatsu and is one of the largest individual (stand-alone) ski and snowboard resorts in Japan. The resort dates back to 1929 but major development started from the late 50s. During the 1998 Nagano Olympics, 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. Hakuba was host to some of the major events of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics including alpine skiing, ski jump events and cross country events. The backdrop of the North Alps makes for a spectacular mountain setting. Along with the ski and snowboard resorts in neighbouring Otari village to the north and Omachi City to the south - collectively known as 'Hakuba Valley' - this is one of the major ski and snowboard resort regions of Japan. This map shows the ski and snowboard resorts in the main Hakuba region. In recent years the Hakuba region has become one of the most popular winter sport regions of Japan for visitors from overseas.
Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu. Most of the Northern Alps, Central Alps and Southern Alps are located within Nagano (along with neighbouring prefectures). Nagano has the second highest number of ski and snowboard resorts in all of Japan and they are spread around the whole prefecture. Nagano city and many of the major ski resorts are located in the northern region.
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:
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Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Sakka Kids Park' is in the Sakka base area of Happo-one. Opening dates are mid December 2020 until mid-late March 2021; open from 9:30am until 4:00pm. The area includes a safe ski and board area, a sledding area, a 'snow experience' area, a tubing area and a special mini park area. Charges apply.
The 'Usagidaira Kids Park' is located in the Usagidaira area offering sledding and playing in the snow. Entry is free. Open mid December 2020 until late March 2021.
The 'Preschool Mai Mai' is a child care facility in the Sakka area of the resort. Charges are 700-1000 yen per hour.
Park information
'Happo Banks Snow Park' is located on the Kita-One area and is suitable from beginners upwards, usually open in the second half of the season.
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 7:30am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Hakuba Happo-one is generally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm on weekdays and from 7:30am until 5:00pm on weekends and holidays.
There will be no night skiing at Hakuba Happo-one during the 2020-2021 season.
Hakuba Happo-one Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
6-12 year olds
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (until 5pm, no nighta)
5,500 yen
3,200 yen
5,000 yen
2 Days (until 5pm Day 2)
9,950 yen
5,700 yen
9,000 yen
Morning (open-1pm)
4,600 yen
2,500 yen
4,100 yen
Afternoon (12pm-5pm)
4,600 yen
2,500 yen
4,100 yen
Sakka Debut
3,600 yen
1,600 yen
Season Ticket (all)
71,000 yen
35,000 yen
68,000 yen
Season Ticket (weekdays)
53,000 yen
Spring Season (from 1st Mar)
32,000 yen
Hakuba Valley 1 Day
6,600 yen
3,800 yen
Hakuba Valley 2 Days
12,500 yen
7,100 yen
Hakuba Valley 3 Days
18,700 yen
10,500 yen
Hakuba Valley 4 Days
24,900 yen
13,900 yen
Hakuba Valley 5 Days
31,000 yen
17,400 yen
Hakuba Valley 6 Days
37,200 yen
20,800 yen
Hakuba Valley 7 Days
43,400 yen
24,300 yen
Hakuba Valley 8 Days
49,000 yen
27,400 yen
Hakuba Valley 9 Days
54,700 yen
30,400 yen
Hakuba Valley 10 Days
60,300 yen
33,500 yen
2020-2021 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 and Sakka Number 3 triple lifts.
Children ages 6-12 years can ski for free on the 3rd Sunday every month from December 2020 until April 2021.
Spring ski tickets are available from 20th March 2021.
'Hakuba Valley' tickets 2020-2021
The tickets marked as ‘Hakuba Valley’ can be used at any of 10 ski and snowboard resorts in the Omachi-Hakuba-Otari valley (listed below). Child classification for Hakuba Valley tickets: 6-12 year olds. Includes use of the Hakuba Valley shuttle bus on the day of skiing, available from 25th December 2020 until 14th March 2021.
The 1 Day ticket is valid on the day of purchase. The 2 Day ticket is valid for 4 days from the first day of use. The 3 Day ticket is valid for 6 days from the first day of use. The 4 Day ticket is valid for 8 days from the first day of use. The 5 Day ticket is valid for 10 days from the first day of use. The 6 Day ticket is valid for 11 days from the first day of use. The 7 Day ticket is valid for 12 days from the first day of use. The 8 Day ticket is valid for 13 days from the first day of use. The 9 Day ticket is valid for 14 days from the first day of use. The 10 Day ticket is valid for 16 days from the first day of use. Night skiing operations are not included.
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.
There are a number of car parks around the base areas of Happo-one for about 1100 cars. The seven resort car parks are free to use, though there are a few other paid parking options close to the lifts as well.
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