Sightseeing in the area
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Northern Alps, Hakuba offers year-round outdoor activities and ever-changing seasonal beauty.
The surrounding areas boast rich natural landscapes, including Azumino, Karuizawa, and the Kurobe-Tateyama region of Toyama Prefecture.
Scattered among these are historical and cultural attractions that bring Japan’s heritage to life.
Use Hakuba as your base and embark on a journey to experience the natural splendor and timeless charm of Japan.
Around Hakuba
Experience the magnificent Northern Alps with breathtaking views in every season in Hakuba.
Enjoy a variety of seasonal activities such as hiking and skiing amidst the rich natural environment.
Oide Park and Oide Suspension Bridge
This is a representative scenic spot in Hakuba Village. The Oide Suspension Bridge over the Hime River and the thatched-roof houses create a landscape that embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics. From Oide Park, you can also view the Hakuba Sanzan, making it one of the most famous viewpoints in Hakuba Village.
About 15 minutes on foot from Hakuba Station
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
This is a mountain resort where you can enjoy various activities all year round while taking in the seasonal views of the Northern Alps. The panoramic view of the Northern Alps from the mountaintop terrace “HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR” is particularly impressive.
About 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Hakuba Station
*If using the Iwatake shuttle bus, please check the operation status and timetable.
Hakuba Happo-one Usagidaira
Located at an altitude of 1,400 meters, Hakuba Happo-one Usagidaira offers an open terrace with distant views of Mount Yatsugatake and Mount Asama, and a panorama of Hakuba Village below. It also features spots like “Hakuba Mountain Beach”, which resembles a beach lounge, providing a unique experience away from everyday life.
About 7 minutes by bus from Hakuba Station to Happo-one (Happo Gondola)
About 8 minutes ride on the Happo-one Gondola Lift “Adam”, get off at Usagidaira Station (summit station)
*Access to Usagidaira is only by gondola lift. Please note that vehicle access is not possible.
Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
This is the actual ski jump used in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. By taking the lift between the normal hill and large hill, you can experience the view and height that athletes see when starting. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakuba’s majestic mountains.
About 10 minutes by car from Hakuba Station
echoland
Echoland, Hakuba’s entertainment district, spreads around the hotel. Located between Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort and Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, Echoland is an ideal base for Hakuba tourism with cafes, restaurants, bars, izakayas, and souvenir shops lining the main street.
About 5 minutes on foot from our hotel
Matsumoto Azumino (including Kamikochi)
The Azumino-Matsumoto area features the pristine streams and lush pastoral landscapes of Azumino’s original scenery,
along with Matsumoto’s cultural heritage of beautiful castles and art museums.
It’s a place where you can experience the rich charm of nature and history while enjoying art museum tours and relaxing moments at cafes.
Matsumoto Castle
This famous castle is designated as a National Treasure of Japan, with its main keep believed to have been built between 1593 and 1594. It is the oldest existing five-story, six-layer castle tower in Japan. Not only is its historical value significant, but the view from the castle tower is also breathtaking. It shows different expressions in each season, particularly captivating visitors with its beautiful scenery of striking black and white contrast.
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Hakuba Station
Azumino Art Line
The “Azumino Art Line” is an area of about 50 km from Azumino City to Hakuba Village, where 18 art museums are scattered. You can enjoy a wide range of art genres, from photographic works capturing the majestic landscapes of the Northern Alps to museums themed around picture books.
About 40 minutes by car from Hakuba Station
Daio Wasabi Farm
This is Japan’s largest wasabi farm, created using the rich spring water from the Northern Alps. The vast expanse of wasabi fields is a spectacular sight, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of Azumino’s nature and spring water. There are three restaurants on the premises, offering dishes and products using wasabi that can only be enjoyed here.
About 1 hour by car from Hakuba Station
Karuizawa/Nagano Area
The Karuizawa and Nagano area is known for its beautiful nature and historical buildings.
In Karuizawa, you can enjoy art museum tours while feeling the highland breeze, while towards Nagano,
you can experience magnificent nature and history, including Zenkoji Temple and Togakushi Shrine, with scenery that attracts visitors in every season.
Zenkoji Temple
Surrounded by mountains and filled with natural energy, Zenkoji Temple features a main hall designated as a National Treasure. It enshrines the “Ikko-Sanzon Amida Nyorai”, said to be the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan, as its principal object of worship. As a non-sectarian temple known for its many blessings, it attracts over 7 million visitors annually, making it a major tourist attraction.
About 1 hour by car from Hakuba Station
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine, located at the foot of Mount Togakushi, is a venerable shrine with about 2,000 years of history. It has long been worshipped as a deity of martial arts and performing arts, and remains a popular tourist destination attracting many visitors. This nature-rich area features an avenue of cedar trees, known for its beauty, where over 200 giant cedars line up for about 500 meters, enchanting visitors.
About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Hakuba Station
Toyama Niigata (Kurobe Tateyama, Itoigawa, etc.)
The Kurobe Tateyama area is known for its magnificent scenery of grand mountains and valleys.
On the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which spans about 37 km in total, you can enjoy spectacular views in each season,
and the power of Kurobe Dam, one of Japan’s largest, overwhelms visitors.
Itoigawa Geopark
The entire area of Itoigawa City is a nature-rich area recognized as Japan’s first “UNESCO Global Geopark”. Itoigawa is also known as the “birthplace of the world’s oldest jade culture”, allowing visitors to enjoy nature while experiencing culture and history.
About 1 hour by car from Hakuba Station
