Yurie

HakubaHub

Founder of HakubaHub. Tokyo-based Airbnb host turned Hakuba property researcher.

Hakuba lifestyleInternational visitor hospitalityFamily ski travelMountain village communityJapanese property research from a buyer perspective

About Yurie

Yurie is the founder of HakubaHub. A Tokyo Airbnb host (Sumida ward) and family skier who has spent years travelling between Tokyo and Hakuba. She is not a licensed real-estate agent — she shares the honest, plain-language guidance she wishes she'd had when she first started researching property in Hakuba.

Articles by Yurie(358)

Snow-capped mountains overlook autumn foliage and tall grass.
Outdoor Activities

Nishina Three Lakes Hakuba Summer Guide: SUP, Kayaking & Year-Round Investment Potential

The Nishina Three Lakes — Aoki, Nakatsuna, and Kizaki — transform Hakuba from a ski-only destination into a year-round investment opportunity. Here's your practical guide to summer activities, lakeside spots, and what makes this area work for property investors.

Yurie
July 13, 2026
7 min
a view of the mountains from a high point of view
Outdoor Activities

Hakuba Mountain Biking Trails Guide: Iwatake MTB Park & Summer Riding

The same valley that buried us in powder all winter turns into one of Japan's best gravity-fed mountain biking playgrounds come June. Here's what you need to know about Iwatake MTB Park and riding Hakuba in the green season.

Yurie
July 11, 2026
9 min
Snow-capped mountains overlook autumn foliage and tall grass.
Seasonal Guides

What to Do in Hakuba in Summer: The Green Season Guide No One Told You About

Hakuba isn't just for skiing. The summer months bring alpine hiking, water sports on crystal lakes, and a totally different rhythm—here's what actually works.

Yurie
July 10, 2026
7 min
Snow-capped mountains overlook autumn foliage and tall grass.
Seasonal Guides

白马夏季玩什么:没人告诉你的绿色季节指南

白马不只有滑雪。夏季带来高山徒步、湖上水上运动和完全不同的节奏——这是真正有用的活动清单。

Yurie
July 10, 2026
1 min
green mountains under white sky during daytime
Outdoor Activities

Hakuba Mountain Biking Trails Summer Guide (2026): Iwatake MTB Park, Lift-Accessed Downhill & Rental Occupancy Impact

From Iwatake's lift-accessed downhill trails to cross-country routes through the alpine, Hakuba's summer mountain biking scene is transforming green-season rental occupancy. Here's what riders and property investors need to know.

Yurie
July 8, 2026
7 min
green mountains under white sky during daytime
Outdoor Activities

白马山地自行车道夏季指南(2026):岩岳 MTB 公园、缆车速降与民宿出租率影响

从岩岳的缆车速降道到穿越高山的越野路线,白马的夏季山地自行车运动正在改变绿季民宿出租率。以下是骑行者和房产投资者需要了解的内容。

Yurie
July 8, 2026
2 min
A rural japanese village nestled in a lush green valley.
Mountain Lifestyle

Iwatake Mountain Bike Park Hakuba: Trail Guide, Rentals & Why It Boosts Year-Round Rental Income

Iwatake isn't just a winter mountain — its summer MTB park runs beginner to advanced trails, and that seasonal flip is exactly why savvy property owners here see stronger year-round rental numbers.

Yurie
July 7, 2026
8 min
People sit in a dimly lit cafe with mountain views.
Dining & Food

Where to Eat in Echoland Hakuba: A Dining Guide for Every Craving

Echoland may be tiny, but it packs more good food into a few snow-lined blocks than most villages triple its size. Here's where to actually eat.

Yurie
July 5, 2026
7 min
a narrow street in an asian city with snow on the ground
Mountain Lifestyle

白馬夏天親子活動完整清單:7月綠色季節帶小孩玩什麼?

白馬的7月是綠色季節——雪融了,山綠了,溪水冰涼清澈。我們帶著孩子從吊橋走到高山纜車,從溪流玩水到村落咖哩店,發現夏天的白馬比冬天更適合親子慢遊。

Yurie
July 4, 2026
1 min
a large green field with houses in the background
Mountain Lifestyle

台灣人去白馬交通攻略:2026 最快最省路線實測(含機票比價)

從台灣到白馬滑雪,最快路線怎麼走?我們實測了三組台灣家庭的真實行程,整理出 2026 年最順、最省的完整交通攻略,包含機票比價、JR Pass 到底划不划算、巴士時刻表和行李寄送技巧。

Yurie
July 2, 2026
1 min
a large green field with houses in the background
Mountain Lifestyle

台湾人去白马交通攻略:2026 最快最省路线实测(含机票比价)

从台湾到白马滑雪,最快路线怎么走?我们实测了三组台湾家庭的真实行程,整理出 2026 年最顺、最省的完整交通攻略,包含机票比价、JR Pass 到底划不划算、巴士时刻表和行李寄送技巧。

Yurie
July 2, 2026
1 min
a large green field with houses in the background
Mountain Lifestyle

台灣人去白馬交通攻略:2026 最快最省路線實測(含機票比價)

從台灣到白馬滑雪,最快路線怎麼走?我們實測了三組台灣家庭的真實行程,整理出 2026 年最順、最省的完整交通攻略,包含機票比價、JR Pass 到底划不划算、巴士時刻表和行李寄送技巧。

Yurie
July 2, 2026
1 min