Happo Hakuba
King of the valley and centre of all the resorts, Happo is the biggest and most downtown resort in Hakuba. Wide open beginner to expert runs and no out of bounds rules make Happo one of the best choices of the Hakuba resorts.
A skiers first choice in Hakuba, Happo is also a favourite of many boarders. Boasting more on-piste riding than any other ski area in Hakuba there is also awesome backcountry accessible from mid level and top lifts. Home of the 1998 Winter Olympics Downhill, GS and Nordic combined events.
- 1080m vertical lift serviced
- 26 lifts
- 700 hectares ski-able terrain
- Steepest run 37 degrees
- Longest run 5km
- Site of the '98 Olympic downhill
- Excellent restaurants and bars
- ¥4,500 day pass
- ¥70,000 season pass
Accommodation near here
| La Neige Higashikan Cabins | **** | From ￥19,600 |
| La Neige Higashikan Hotel | ***** | From ￥18,400 |
| La Neige Honkan Cottage | *** | From ￥15,000 |
| Hakuba Tokyu Hotel | ***** | From ￥14,400 |
| La Neige Honkan Hotel | *** | From ￥12,000 |
| Yamano Hotel | *** | From ￥9,400 |
| High Mount Hotel | *** | From ￥9,300 |
| Villa Hakuba | ** | From ￥7,500 |
What's around town
Restaurants
Bankokya
Thai
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 10:30 - 17:00 & 18:00 - 21:00
Tel; (0261) 72-7081
Hunten
Chinese
English menu (With pictures); Yes
English speaking staff; No
Open; 11:30 - 14:00 & 17:30 - 21:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 5258
Maeda
Japanese Soba (noodles)
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; No
Open; 11:00 - 21:00 Irregular holidays
Tel; (0261) 72- 2295
Maeda
Miyama
Korean BBQ
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; No
Open; 17:00 - 23:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 6309
Miyama Korean BBQ
Uncle Stevens
Mexican
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Sometimes
Open; 11:30 - 14:30 & 17:30 - 22:30
Tel; (0261) 72- 7569
Uncle Stevens Mexican
Chamonix and Manyo
French and Japanese
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 7:00 - 10:00 & 11:30 - 14:30 & 17:45 - 21:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 3001
Chamonix & Manyo
La Neige Higashikan
French
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 11:30 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 21:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 2295
La Neige
Restaurant Terry
Western
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 18:00 - 21:00 Irregular holidays
Tel; (0261) 72- 5070
Restaurant Terry
The Grill
Italian
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 16:30 - 1:00
Tel; (0261) 72- 4453
The Grill
Bars
The Pub
English menu; Yes
English speaking staff; Yes
Open; 16:30 - 24:00 (subject to change)
Tel; (0261) 72-5001
The Pub
Shops
1998 Olympic Ski Jumps
Open;
H+ Ski shop
Open;
Happo Alpico Bus Terminal
Open;
Lawson Convenience store
Open; 24 hours
Mount Liquor Shop
Open; 8:00 - 22:00
Sos Ski shop
Open;
Tourist Info
Open;
Evergreen Outdoor Centre
Open; 9:00 - 17:00
Spicy Rental - Wadano
Open; 7:00 - 17:00
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