SUP is a popular water activity for beginners and experts alike to enjoy on the clear lake waters of Hakuba Village. As you glide along the tranquil waters of beautiful lakes such as Lake Aoki while enjoying the magnificent view of the Northern Alps, you can refresh your body and mind while being healed by nature. The use of a wide range of stable boards and lessons for beginners make it possible for first-timers and small children to enjoy this activity with peace of mind.

Rafting on the clear Himegawa and Saikawa Rivers is a great natural adventure where you can experience a sense of togetherness and accomplishment while being surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Northern Alps. You can enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of overcoming rapids and rocky areas by joining forces with others, or relaxing in the mystical wilderness of the calm current. Life jackets are worn, so people who cannot swim, small children, and the elderly can also enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

Canoeing and kayaking on quiet lakes such as Lake Aoki, one of the clearest lakes in Japan, is a peaceful activity that allows you to feel at one with nature. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while paddling leisurely on the crystal clear lake surrounded by lush green forests. You can enjoy nature to the fullest while feeling the quietness of the forest and the coolness of the lakeside.

This popular activity satisfies your sense of exhilaration and adventure in the mountain streams of Hakuba Village. Walking through clear streams fed by melting snow from the Northern Alps, diving into waterfall pools, sliding down natural waterslides, and more, visitors can enjoy nature’s formations with their whole bodies. Courses of various difficulty levels are available, from beginner courses to more adventurous routes, accompanied by expert guides. The mystical wilderness and pleasant currents will refresh your body and mind.

Fishing in Hakuba Village can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from mountain stream fishing to fishing ponds. Visitors can enjoy a guided mountain stream fishing tour where they can become one with nature, and under the guidance of a local guide, they can enjoy an authentic fishing experience targeting char or landlocked salmon. There is also a family-friendly fishing pond, where everyone from beginners to advanced anglers can enjoy fishing according to their own preferences.

Cycling in Hakuba Village is an attractive activity that allows you to enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery at the foot of the Northern Alps. A variety of routes are available, from beginner and family routes with gentle slopes to visit the village’s sightseeing spots and enjoy local delicacies along the way, to advanced courses for those who want to enjoy the three Hakuba mountains and hard hill climbs that loom before their eyes. A wide variety of electric bicycles (e-bikes) are available for rent, allowing you to enjoy cycling comfortably without worrying about hills.

In Hakuba Village, MTB parks and trails at the foot of the mountains are maintained using ski slopes, and a variety of courses are available for beginners and advanced riders alike, as well as guided tours that teach basic MTB riding techniques. MTB rentals are also available, making it easy to experience the trails. You can fully enjoy an unforgettable experience of exhilaration and thrill in the magnificent nature of Hakuba Village.

Horseback riding experiences amidst the magnificent scenery range from beginner level pulling to horse trekking around the foot of the Hakuba mountain range, where you can experience the comfort and exhilaration of rocking on a horse. Visitors can fully enjoy the charm of Hakuba Village’s rich natural environment while interacting with the horses.

Paragliding is a dream come true to fly in the sky at the closest place to the Alps in Japan. Based at Happo One, Hakuba is home to a gondola, and the flight from an altitude of 1,400 meters is exceptional. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the Northern Alps in front of you and the countryside of Hakuba Village below you. Various courses are available, from tandem flights for beginners (two-person flight with a professional pilot) to full-scale solo flights.

A hot air balloon experience in the clear Hakuba sky in the early morning is a fantastic experience of soaring silently into the sky. On the moored flight, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from 30 meters above the ground, feel the famous peaks of the Northern Alps up close, and see Hakuba Village from the sky. Although the flight is short, lasting only about 5 minutes, it is sure to be an unforgettable experience. The attraction is that children and adults alike can casually experience it in their normal clothes.

This is a thrilling activity in which participants challenge various obstacles while wearing safety equipment in an athletic facility that rises 8 meters above the ground in the middle of the forest. You can enjoy the exhilaration of moving your body with your friends while viewing the forest scenery that changes from season to season, such as wobbling log crossings, Tarzan ropes, and zip lines. Even those who are not comfortable with heights can gradually become accustomed to the activity, so children and adults alike can take on the challenge at their own pace.

Only in Hakuba, located at the foot of the Northern Alps, can you experience a wide range of hikes, from beginner hiking in the satoyama to trekking immersed in a magnificent garden in the sky, to walking along snow-covered mountain ridges wearing crampons. Visitors can enjoy the rich nature of the four seasons at their own pace, including the powerful and spectacular views of the Hakuba mountain range, the mysterious Happo Pond with its reflection of the Hakuba Sanzan mountains on its surface, and encounters with alpine plants and wildlife. Tours led by local guides are also available, and are especially popular during the alpine flora in summer and the fall foliage season.

Hakuba Village and the surrounding area are also known as a mecca for rock and man-made wall climbing. Visitors can enjoy various styles of climbing, including bouldering on natural rock walls and sport climbing using ropes. For beginners, there is a climbing experience on artificial walls, where they can learn basic techniques under the guidance of expert instructors. For experienced climbers, climbing on giant natural rocks is recommended. Alpine climbing is also popular in the summer, and visitors can experience the real thrill of climbing the rock ridges of the Northern Alps.

This is a new type of mountain activity that takes you on a baby carriage or cart ride through the wilderness. You can enjoy an exhilarating, thrilling, and dynamic ride through the wilderness on a guided ATV cruise that takes you to spectacular scenic spots with a panoramic view, or on a mountain cart where you drive and brake to go down the black forests.