SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) in the clear lakes of Hakuba is a popular water activity enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experienced paddlers. Gliding across the calm surface of beautiful lakes like Lake Aoki, with a panoramic view of the majestic Northern Alps, allows you to refresh your mind and body while being soothed by nature. With the use of stable, wide boards and comprehensive lessons for beginners, even first-timers and young children can enjoy SUP with peace of mind.

Rafting on the clear Himekawa and Saigawa rivers is a great nature adventure where you can experience a sense of unity and accomplishment while being surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Northern Alps. Enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of overcoming difficult spots such as rapids and rocky areas by working together, while also being soothed by the mystical nature in calmer waters. Since life jackets are worn, even those who cannot swim, small children, and elderly people can enjoy it with peace of mind.

Canoeing and kayaking on tranquil lakes, including Lake Aoki, which boasts some of the clearest waters in Japan, are gentle activities that allow you to feel at one with nature. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while paddling leisurely on the highly transparent waters surrounded by lush green forests. You can fully immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the serenity of the forest and the coolness of the lakeside.

Canyoning and shower walking are popular activities that provide a sense of exhilaration and adventure in the mountain streams of Hakuba. You can fully enjoy the natural formations by walking through the clear streams fed by the snowmelt of the Northern Alps, jumping into waterfall basins, and sliding down natural water slides. A variety of courses with different difficulty levels are available, accompanied by professional guides, from beginner-friendly courses to more adventurous routes. Refresh your mind and body in the mystical nature and pleasant streams.

Fishing in Hakuba offers a variety of experiences, from mountain stream fishing to fishing in stocked ponds. On guided mountain stream fishing tours where you can become one with nature, you can enjoy an authentic fishing experience targeting native trout such as Iwana and Yamame under the guidance of a local guide. There are also fishing ponds that are fun for the whole family, allowing everyone from beginners to experienced anglers to enjoy fishing according to their preferences.

Cycling in Hakuba is an attractive activity where you can enjoy the beautiful seasonal scenery at the foot of the Northern Alps. Various routes are available, allowing you to directly experience the breath of nature, from beginner and family-friendly routes that take you around sightseeing spots in the village on gentle slopes and allow you to enjoy local gourmet food along the way, to advanced courses that offer a challenging hill climb with a spectacular view of the Hakuba Sanzan (three peaks of Hakuba) in front of you. Electric bicycle (E-bike) rentals are also widely available, allowing you to enjoy cycling comfortably without worrying about hills.

Hakuba Village has well-maintained MTB parks that utilize the ski slopes and trails at the foot of the mountains. They offer a variety of courses for everyone from beginners to advanced riders, as well as guided tours that teach everything from basic MTB riding techniques. You can feel nature directly by riding your MTB through the mountains, forests, and paths between fields. MTB rentals are widely available, making it easy to try. Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with exhilaration and thrills in the magnificent nature of Hakuba Village.

Horseback riding amidst the magnificent scenery offers a variety of experiences, from pony trekking for beginners to horseback trekking at the foot of the Hakuba mountain range, allowing you to enjoy the comfortable sway and exhilaration of being on horseback. Experience the charm of Hakuba while interacting with horses.

Paragliding offers the dream of flying in the sky in a location closer to the Alps than anywhere else in Japan. Flights from an altitude of 1,400m, unique to Hakuba with its gondola access from the Happo-one base, are exceptional. Enjoy a spectacular aerial walk with a magnificent view of the Northern Alps in front of you and the idyllic landscape of Hakuba Village below. Various courses are available, from tandem flights for beginners (piloted by a professional) to full-fledged solo flights.

A hot air balloon experience, coloring the clear early morning sky of Hakuba, is a fantastic experience that takes you silently up into the sky. On a tethered flight that allows you to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from an altitude of 30 meters, you can feel the famous peaks of the Northern Alps up close and gaze down on Hakuba Village from above. Although the flight time is short, about 5 minutes, it is sure to be an unforgettable memory. The attraction is that people of all ages can easily experience it in their everyday clothes.

Hakuba, located at the foot of the Northern Alps, offers a wide range of experiences, from easy hiking in the foothills to trekking in magnificent alpine gardens and walking on snowfields with crampons. You can enjoy the rich and varied nature of the four seasons at your own pace, including the spectacular views of the Hakuba mountain range, the mystical Happo Pond that reflects the three peaks of Hakuba, and encounters with alpine plants and wild animals. There are also many tours led by local guides, and the alpine plants in summer and the autumn leaves season are particularly popular.

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 and its surrounding area are also known as a mecca for climbing, using both natural and artificial walls. You can enjoy various styles of climbing, such as bouldering on natural rock walls and sport climbing using ropes. For beginners, there are climbing experiences on artificial walls where you can learn basic techniques under the guidance of a professional instructor. For experienced climbers, climbing on huge natural rocks is recommended. Alpine climbing is also popular in the summer, and you can experience the thrill of climbing the rocky ridges of the Northern Alps.

This is a new sensation mountain activity where you can drive a buggy or kart through the great outdoors. Enjoy a touring cruise where you can ride in a guided buggy and visit scenic points with panoramic views, or experience the exhilaration and thrill of speeding through nature and dynamic driving on a mountain cart that you drive down the mountain with just steering and brakes.