How to Get to HAKUBA from Tokyo (2025 Update)

by Stu Buckland | Oct 30, 2025 | Blogs

How to Get to HAKUBA from Tokyo (2025 Update) Tucked away in Japan’s breathtaking Northern Alps, Hakuba Valley stands out as one of the country’s top year-round adventure destinations. In winter, it’s a world-class ski paradise blanketed in deep snow; in summer, it...

The Best Ski Resorts in Japan – Top 11 Must-Visit Resorts

by Stu Buckland | Jan 5, 2024 | Blogs

The Best Ski Resorts in Japan - Top 11 Must-Visit Resorts Japan ranks among the world’s best ski destinations, famous not just for the sheer amount of snow, but the quality and consistency too, especially in resorts such as Niseko, Rusutsu and Hakuba where it’s...

Where to Ski in Hakuba: 10 Top Resorts in Hakuba Valley (2025-26 Guide)

by Stu Buckland | Dec 22, 2023 | Blogs

Where to Ski in Hakuba - The Ultimate Guide Hakuba gained prominence as a skiing destination following its role as the host of the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. The valley is home to ten distinct resorts: Jiigatake, Kashimayari, Sanosaka, Goryu, Hakuba 47, Happo...

How To Use An Onsen

by Stu Buckland | Dec 8, 2023 | Blogs

How to use an Onsen Natural hot springs, referred to as “onsen” in Japan, are abundant throughout the country, deeply ingrained in its rich culture. A visit to an onsen provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Japanese landscape and...