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Hakuba Premium Packages: Fully Customisable Snow Trips

Built for solos, couples or groups looking for a relaxed, fully customisable ski holiday. Choose your own number of nights at any of our premium properties in Hakuba, which are all within easy reach of the resorts. Grab yourself a Hakuba Valley Ski Pass covering ten resorts, enjoy free shuttles running daily and some of the deepest powder in the world outside your door. Chase the best snow each day, then spend your evenings drifting between ramen bars, izakayas and steaming onsens. When you request a custom quote, every detail gets shaped around your group.

Overview

The lowdown
Hakuba, Japan
Dec 2026 - Apr 2027, 7 nights
Moderate
Adventure
Connection
Powder
Mountain
Off-Grid

There is a reason people keep coming back to Hakuba. The powder is the kind that ruins every other ski destination for you. That is just the truth. Whether you are a solo traveller chasing powder on your own schedule, a duo looking to split a room, or a crew ready to make it a proper group week, there is premium accommodation in Hakuba that fits and a ski week waiting to be built around you. Our premium properties are well-appointed, considered and positioned exactly where you need to be: close to the village, the shuttle stops and the ramen spot you will end up at three nights in a row because it is that good. Your Hakuba Valley Pass opens the door to all 10 resorts across the valley. Olympic pistes, serious tree runs, quieter terrain and everything in between. Free shuttles run daily so following the best conditions is never a logistical problem. One morning you are carving groomers, the next you are somewhere completely different chasing fresh snow. After dark, Hakuba's village takes over. Izakayas where the skewers keep arriving. Onsens to reset after big mountain days. The kind of Japanese après scene that has everything to do with hot sake and good company. The number of nights, ski days and room configuration are entirely up to you. Build the week around your group and we will sort the rest. Get in touch for a custom quote.

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Highlights

The best bits

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Powder Days Across Hakuba Valley

This is what you came for. Hakuba's powder is the real thing: deep, dry and light in a way that changes what skiing actually feels like. With ten resorts across three valleys and free shuttles linking them all, no two days need to look the same. One morning you're carving groomed runs at Happo-One, the next you're chasing fresh snow through the trees at Cortina. Your pass gives you the freedom to follow the conditions wherever they go. This freedom is the whole point.

Itinerary

The day to day

Arrival in Hakuba

Day 1

Arrival in Hakuba

This is what a week in Hakuba could look like for you and the crew. Roll into Hakuba at your own pace and check 

Powder Days Begin

Day 2

Powder Days Begin

First proper day, first proper look at what Hakuba’s serving up. Pick from the valley’s resorts and get stuck i 

Chase the Best Snow

Day 3

Chase the Best Snow

By day three you know the valley well enough to stop guessing and start making good decisions. Check the condit 

Another Day, Another Mountain

Day 4

Another Day, Another Mountain

Carve morning laps at Happo-One, sleep in and lean into recovery mode, or do both with questionable discipline. 

 Explore and Immerse

Day 5

Explore and Immerse

Keep digging deeper into the valley. Revisit the resort that won your heart or poke around somewhere lesser-kno 

Explore the Village

Day 6

Explore the Village

By now you've done the early alarms, chased the best snow and probably convinced yourself you're a local. Day s 

Last Turns of the Trip

Day 7

Last Turns of the Trip

You know your favourites now, your legs are hanging on by a thread and suddenly every run feels a bit more flee 

Departure

Day 8

Departure

You'll leave with tired legs, likely a few new friends and that post-trip haze where normal life feels deeply u 

Location

The setting

Host

The experts

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ARRIVAL's Japan Expert: AJ

Meet AJ – the man, the myth, the legend. Based in Hakuba, AJ is our resident snow expert and knows the mountain like the back of his hand. Whether you’re chasing deep powder, après spots, or a trip that perfectly suits your crew, AJ will personally tailor your itinerary to match your group, your ability, and your vibe.

Accommodation

The quarters

Mizuho Studios

Nestled between Happo Village and Echoland, Mizuho Studios is the perfect base for experiencing everything Hakuba has to offer. Just moments from the ski lifts, cafés, bars and restaurants, you’ll spend less time commuting and more time on the mountain or enjoying the village once the lifts stop spinning. Designed with a clean, modern alpine aesthetic, each self-contained studio features a comfortable king or twin setup, a private ensuite, kitchenette and all the essentials for a relaxed stay. Whether you’re heading out for first tracks, soaking in an onsen after a powder day or exploring Hakuba’s vibrant après scene, Mizuho Studios offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience and value for your Japanese ski adventure.

Mizuho Studios

Hakuba, Kitaazumi Distric...

Summit Views

Based in the heart of Happo Village, Summit Views Hakuba puts you right where you want to be. Just a short walk from the Nakiyama lifts and only minutes from the Happo Bus Terminal, it's an easy base for exploring everything Hakuba Valley has to offer. Newly renovated rooms range from cosy doubles and traditional Japanese-style options, many with sweeping views of the Northern Alps right outside the window. When the mountain has finally won the battle with your legs, there's a natural Onsen, sauna and lounge bar waiting back at the hotel. Add an on-site restaurant, complimentary hot drinks and a team of friendly English-speaking staff and you've got the sort of place that makes a ski trip feel effortless from start to finish.

Summit Views

Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun, JP

Rosenheim Hotel

Based at Rosenheim Hakuba, you're about as close to the action as you can get without sleeping on the ski slope itself. Located directly opposite the Nakiyama slopes at Happo One Resort and beneath the iconic Olympic ski jump, this long-running alpine hotel has been welcoming skiers and snowboarders for decades. Rooms come in Japanese, Western and mixed styles, catering to everyone from couples to larger groups, while the restaurant serves up hearty meals after a day on the mountain.  The real highlight, though, is the natural Onsen.

Rosenheim Hotel

Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun, JP

Double Black

Tucked away in the peaceful forests of Lower Wadano, Double Black Hotel offers a relaxed mountain escape just minutes from Happo-One and within easy reach of Hakuba's restaurants and bars. Blending boutique hotel comfort with a friendly ski lodge atmosphere, it features a stylish fusion of Japanese-Western rooms, a private onsen, and a lively bar and restaurant.

Double Black

Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun, JP

EVO Hotel

Fresh from a full renovation, evo Hotel Hakuba brings a modern take to the classic mountain stay, right next to the Happo Bus Terminal for effortless access to every resort across the Hakuba Valley. Stylish rooms, a rooftop onsen with mountain views, a lively lobby bar and breakfast included create a social, adventure-focused base that's just as good for winding down as it is for gearing up for another day on the slopes.

EVO Hotel

Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun, JP

Activities

The fun stuff

Hakuba Valley Ski Pass

Ten resorts, one pass, the freedom to ski wherever the snow is best each day. Happo-One for long cruising runs and Olympic-grade terrain. Cortina for deep tree runs and serious powder stashes. Hakuba 47 and Goryu for variety and vertical. Iwatake for quieter runs and panoramic views. Your QR code arrives 30 days before check-in. Number of ski days customisable, confirm in your quote request.

Hakuba Valley Ski Pass

Hakuba, Kitaazumi Distric...

HHG Transfers

Hakuba Hotel Group properties offer complimentary shuttles from either Hakuba Train Station or Happo Bus Depot to your accommodation. HHG transfers also available between the lodge, restaurants and the mountain throughout your stay. Confirm transfer requirements when you submit your quote request.

HHG Transfers

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Free Daily Ski Shuttles

Shuttle stops within walking distance of the lodge connect you to all resorts across the valley. No car hire, no logistics headache. Check the conditions, decide where you're going and get on.

Free Daily Ski Shuttles

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Ski and Snowboard Rental

Available for the full duration of your stay. Confirm boot size, equipment preference and ability level in your quote request and the ARRIVAL team will have everything sorted before you arrive.

Ski and Snowboard Rental

Hakuba, Kitaazumi Distric...

Lessons

Available for all levels from complete beginners through to those working on specific technique. Flag in your quote request and we'll build lessons into your custom itinerary.

Lessons

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Exploring Hakuba Village (Encouraged)

Off the mountain, Hakuba's village has everything you need and nothing that feels unnecessary. Convenience stores stocked better than most supermarkets. Ramen spots with six seats and a chef who's been making the same broth for twenty years. Izakayas where you point at things and they're always good. A few bars that get livelier than they look from the outside. Wander without a plan and something good will find you.

Exploring Hakuba Village (Encouraged)

Hakuba, Kitaazumi Distric...

Onsen Sessions (Encouraged)

After back-to-back powder days your legs will tell you it's time. The wood-fired onsen at Nomad Lodge is right on site, the easiest and most satisfying recovery option available. Hakuba also has several onsens across the valley within easy reach, some rustic, some resort-style, all of them worth the visit. Slide into water hot enough to revive your body for the next day, stare at the steam rising into the cold mountain air. One of the non-negotiable parts of any Japan ski week. ARRIVAL will point you toward the right ones before you arrive.

Onsen Sessions (Encouraged)

Hakuba, Kitaazumi Distric...

Fine Print

The small stuff

As every trip is different, cancellation terms will vary depending on the services included in your booking. AJ, our Japan Specialist, will provide full details before you confirm your trip.

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