Top 3 reasons to go:

1. Snow – The average snow depth for the Hakuba area over the 7 ski fields is over 2.5 meters with an average snowfall of over 14 meters. That means a good deep base and tons of POW for you to play in!

2. Snow – Did we mention 7 ski fields? Hakuba has a range from beginner slopes to terrain parks. Hakuba also boasts some of the steepest terrain in Japan. That means there is something for everyone, and that everyday is a new experience.

3. Snow – Did we mention the snow?

Check out this Video of one of our Clients' trips back in February 2009

OK so we all wish we could ski or board 24/7, but the fact is we can't. So to fill in all the other gaps between our sessions why not explore the other amazing things Japan has to offer? The nightlife and culture differs in each resort as much as the ski hills, so do a bit of research and discover which one will will suit your needs best.

Culture

Buddhism plays a large part in the life of the Japanese people. The region's Zenko-ji Temple dates back to the 7th century and Nagano City was established around it in 1897. Even more impressive is Nozawa Onsen, whose history dates back more than a millennium. Your ski experience in Japan will never be like your average North American or European resort.

Onsens

There is no shortage of onsens (Japanese hot springs) in the Nagano region and each one has something different to offer. With options like crystal clear water, high levels of minerals (to refresh the body), indoor, outdoor (rotenburo) and stunning views, onsens are the perfect way to finish up a day of skiing or snowboarding.

Food

Getting hungry? Japanese food is amazing and every area has regional specialties as well as the more traditional Japanese food we associate with the country (sushi, tempura, soba noodles etc.). Many ski villages also offer lots of Western and other ethnic dining options (from Mexican to Thai and everything in between).

Entertainment

Want to party? Hakuba is one of the better ski resorts for nightlife, with places to play pool, foosball, darts, sing karaoke and dance the night away are dotted all around the village. Other less lively resorts still have traditional Japanese pubs (Izakaya) as well as hotel lounges and bars to relax and have a beer with friends and compare the days runs.

Tokyo

If you can manage a stopover in Tokyo you'll get to see the neon lights, sights and sounds that make the city famous. Do some electronics shopping in Akihabara, see the latest fashions in Harajuku and party in Roppongi. Finally, finish with a true Japanese hotel experience and stay in a capsule bunk hotel in the middle of Tokyo.