Skiing & Snow Sports
Everything about skiing and winter sports in Hakuba Valley
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ARC'TERYX ACADEMY Backcountry Hakuba: Japan Debut, Jan 2027
After 19 years and events worldwide, Arc'teryx Academy comes to Japan for the first time in January 2027. The venue detail is worth a closer look.
Hakuba Valley Lift Pass Prices 2026-27: Which Pass Wins?
Hakuba Valley lift pass prices for 2026-27 explained: all-valley pass vs single-resort tickets, Epic Pass days, discounts, kids' rates, and which pass fits which trip.
Hakuba Ski Season 2026-27 Opening Dates: What Opens First and How to Plan
Ten resorts, one valley, and very few confirmed dates this early. Here's what usually opens first, where early snow is reliable, and how to plan a late-November or early-December trip.
NSD Kids Program Expands to 16 Resorts, Adds Arai Mountain & New Ambassador
Nippon Ski Development's family-focused kids program now covers 16 ski resorts across central Japan, adding Arai Mountain Resort and appointing former Alpine team member Tetsuya Okabe as ambassador.
白马村滑雪场推荐：Happo-one vs Goryu vs Cortina 初心者与家族向完全比较
Happo-one、Goryu、Cortina——白马村最受欢迎的三座滑雪场各有什么特点？这篇文章从初学者友好度、家庭设施、票价和雪道分布四个维度，带你找到最适合你的那一座。
Hakuba vs Niseko: Which Ski Resort Is Right for You?
Choosing between Hakuba and Niseko? I've skied both with my family. Here's the honest comparison on snow quality, Tokyo access, prices, and crowds that most guides won't tell you.
Tsugaike Opens Early-Bird Season Passes at 34% Off From September 1
Tsugaike Mountain Resort launches early-bird season and lift passes with discounts up to 34% starting September 1, along with a new 6-person chairlift and optional cancellation insurance.
NSD Inks Alliance with Marunuma Kōgen (Gunma)—What It Means for Hakuba
Hakuba's dominant ski-area operator, NSD, has signed an alliance partnership with Marunuma Kōgen in Gunma. The deal unlocks lift-ticket reciprocity and hints at wider off-Hakuba collaboration.
白馬滑雪 vs 二世谷：台灣滑雪客的真實比較（2026交通、雪質、性價比完整分析）
白馬和二世谷都是台灣滑雪客熱門目的地，但該選哪一個？從交通時間、雪質差異到實際花費，這篇文章用數據和親身經驗告訴你答案。
Tokyo to Hakuba 2026: Updated Routes, Prices & Travel Times
There's no shinkansen to Hakuba itself — but the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano plus a quick bus is still the fastest way. Here's what works best for different budgets and timelines in 2026.
Hakuba Snow Forecast 2026-2027: Early Predictions and Property Market Impact
The Japan Meteorological Agency's early snow predictions for Hakuba 2026-2027 are already driving rental booking surges and property market activity across the valley.
Hakuba Iwatake Hits 475,000 Visitors Despite Low Snow Winter
Despite challenging snow conditions, Iwatake's focus on non-skier attractions drove tourism numbers to record levels.