With so much information out there when it comes to choosing the best places to eat out in Hakuba, it can be very difficult to distinguish the true culinary delights from the everyday restaurants. How we all rate dining experiences is a rather personal and subjective thing, but from 10 years of living in Hakuba and from swathes of guests …
From all of the hype, social media and marketing that goes into the ski industry – we could be mistaken in believing that everyone who has ever skied cannot get enough of the sport. While indeed that is a nice idea, it is also not the reality. I would go as far as to say that perhaps 25% of people …
Every year in Hakuba we see an increasing number of newly built accommodations to support the growing number of visitors to the valley. With so much information so readily available at our finger tips, it can be difficult to get a clear understanding of what the options are, as well as what type of experience we can be assured of. …
Choosing the perfect place to stay for your ski vacation can be a difficult task, especially with so many choices at your finger tips. Hakuba – Japan’s largest ski area – has some true gems when it comes to luxurious self contained accommodations, so here to help you navigate them are our top picks for the valley. Echoland Apartments Sleek, …
Spring is one of the best times to come to Hakuba. During the spring, the sun comes out from behind the clouds, and the bluebird days are frequent. Spring skiing in Hakuba is a unique experience that offers a mix of beautiful weather and fantastic snow conditions. The mountain peaks are white, and the valleys are warm and green. Hakuba …
Who said a ski holiday doesn`t have to include a great culinary experience! Hakuba can deliver on this more than most ski resorts around the world, with truly amazing seafood shipped daily from the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, ramen, sushi, teppanyaki, soba, Italian, Mexican and so much more. Here are our four recommendations for the best fine dining in Hakuba. …
With such a broad range of ski equipment out there to buy and rent, deciding what you really need for your ski holiday can be a difficult market to navigate. Here is what you need to know about ski equipment & clothing. Clothing A good thermal top and bottom base layer is essential; materials such as merino wool or synthetics …
A couple of poles, a pair of ski tips, and an almost all-consuming powder cloud are usually the extent of most “Skiing in Japan” photographs. While this leaves an awful lot of skiers and boarders chomping at the bit to hop on a plane and jump into their bindings and start skiing powder, it also leaves a good number of …
Considering the enormous number of people who ski and snowboard each year, the overall risk of injury is surprisingly low. A recent study showed that on average just over 2 people out of every 1,000 would sustain an injury that requires medical attention. So, should we prepare for ski season? Why prepare? Though we can’t prevent an incident, we can …
Introducing skiing to a child for the first time is an exciting prospect, but carries with it the secret dread that ours might be the one laying in the middle of the piste, beating their firsts on the snow amid tears and tantrums. Here are a few tips to make skiing with children as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Make …
