Nagano Prefecture is an outdoor lover's dream, offering stunning mountain views, world-class skiing in Hakuba, and the quirky sight of snow monkeys soaking in hot springs at Jigokudani Park. Whether you’re hiking the Japanese Alps, relaxing in a hot ...
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Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Ski Resort, located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, is known for its scenic slopes and family-friendly atmosphere. It offers a variety of courses for different skill levels, along with stunning views of Lake Aoki and the surro...
Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Ski Resort
Love snowboarding in Happo Goryu
Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Another snowboarding resort that we love
Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park
One of the best resort to snowboard in Japan
Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
One of the biggest ski/ snowboarding resort in Japan
Shiga Kogen
Make sure you learned about the history before going there and you can feel the atmosphere even more
Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)
Quite small ski resort but not that touristy :)
Blue Resort NORIKURA
Designed by American architect Kendrick Kellogg in 1988, the church is composed of organically flowing stone arches and glass panels, allowing natural light to filter through and creating a serene, ethereal atmosphere.
Stone Church
Beautiful wooden church in a serene environment.
Karuizawa Kogen Church
Make sure you go during day time - stores close early here
Karuizawa Old City
Very serene nakasendo walk trail area
Narai-juku Post Town
Where to Stay
We love our stay here during our trip snowboarding in Hakuba - very serene and good breakfast :)
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-omachi Kuroyon
We love our ryokan in Shiga Kogen
Shiga No Yu Hotel
VERY HIGHLY recommended loft style bungalow - easy access to Norikura Kogen to snowboard or ski or even just walking around the snow.
NORTHSTAR Loft
What to Eat
Very yummy cafe after visiting the snow monkey.
ENZA CAFE - SNOW MONKEY RESORTS
Mix of traditional and modern way of serving UDON and we are ONE happy customers