Nov 30: Goryu & Happo-One Resorts Kick Off Winter!

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Hakuba Valley Kicks Off Ski Season 9 Days Earlier Than Last Year!

Able Hakuba Goryu (located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture) will open its 100% natural snow slopes on November 30th (Thursday) at 9:40 AM. Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, also in Hakuba Village, starts welcoming skiers from 9:45 AM. With Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort also opening on the same day, the Hakuba Valley area is buzzing with early season excitement.

Catch a new video on the official Hakuba Village YouTube channel on November 29th!

Able Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba47 – Opening November 30th (Thursday) at 9:40 AM

《Opening Details》

• November 30th (Thursday) – Gondola from 9:40 AM
• Ticket Prices: Adults 6,500 Yen, Children 3,300 Yen
• Operating Lifts: Alps No.1 Pair Lift from 9:50 AM to 3:30 PM
• Ski Run: Alps Daira Panorama Course
• Facilities: Escal Plaza Base Center 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Alps360 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ※No access to Hakuba47

The multi-purpose ski center ‘Escal Plaza’ at Able Hakuba Goryu (Toomi & Alps Daira areas) is open 24 hours from December 23rd to March 31st. Arriving late at night? No worries! You’ll have access to parking, restrooms, and the facility itself. We also offer bookable nap rooms (private rooms) for your convenience. The center is packed with amenities like restaurants, Subway, Yogorino, rental shops, a Burton store, a convenience store, hot spring baths, and even a childcare service, making your ski life even more enjoyable. With a free parking lot accommodating around 1200 vehicles, your visit is hassle-free. Plus, with a joint ticket for Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, you can enjoy a diverse range of 24 slopes. Operating Season: From the first snowfall until May 6th (Monday), planned.

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort – Opening November 30th (Thursday) at 9:45 AM

《Pre-Opening Details》

• November 30th (Thursday) – Gondola from 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM (last ascent at 2:00 PM)
• Ticket Center from 9:30 AM
• Special Ticket Prices: Adults 4,000 Yen, Children 1,000 Yen
• Operating Lifts: Gondola 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM (last ascent at 2:00 PM), Panorama 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Ski Run: Panorama Course
• Facilities: Yeti 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (rest space only, no food service)
• Parking: Lot B (Free) ※Lot A is closed

※Ski and snowboard visitors can only purchase lift tickets. ※Access above Usagidaira is not allowed. Please note that backcountry skiing and hiking are not permitted from the ski resort.

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, boasting an impressive total ski area of about 23,000 meters and the longest run approximately 8,000 meters with a vertical drop of 1,071 meters, is one of Japan’s most prominent ski destinations. Known for hosting an international winter sports event in 1998, the resort caters to everyone from families and beginners to expert skiers and snowboarders, offering a diverse range of slopes. With its vast size, it provides ample space to ski comfortably away from the crowds. Plus, the surrounding area is a haven for relaxation and fun, featuring the high alkaline Hakuba Happo hot springs, various accommodation options, and sports brand shops to make the most of your stay.

Other Ski Resorts Opening Soon in Hakuba Village

• Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park: Depending on snowfall
• White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka: Starting December 15th (Friday)
• Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Starting December 15th (Friday) ※Opens regardless of snowfall