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Hakuba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

village in Kitaazumi district, Nagano prefecture, Japan

About Hakuba

The name Hakuba which means white horse was derived by the shape of a horse of snow on the mountain side during spring time. History shows traders following the famous Salt Road from the Sea of Japan to Matsumoto who would stop in the Hakuba valley overnight to rest. The village anofficial bilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Hakuba

Explore the best things to see and do in Hakuba:

  • Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
  • Hakuba Happo-one
  • Juro No Yu
  • Tenjin No Yu

Where to Eat in Hakuba

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Eclipse Bar & Restaurant
  • 🍴Gravity Worx Cafe
  • 🍴Hindi Momo
  • 🍴Kicchonchon
  • 🍴Nonjae
  • 🍴Uncle Steven's

Where to Stay in Hakuba

  • 🏨Alpine Chalets Hakuba
  • 🏨B&B Koyuki
  • 🏨Bluebird Chalets
  • 🏨Blue Dragon Hakuba
  • 🏨Double Black Hotel
  • 🏨Gakuto Villas

Hakuba Travel Guide Sections

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