The Azumino and Hakuba areas are located at the foot of the Northern Alps. Visitors can experience mountain trekking such as Happo One in summer and skiing and snowshoeing in winter to enjoy the great outdoors.
Azumino and Hakuba are home to tourist attractions such as Kurobe Dam, Hase Temple, and Happo One, sightseeing events such as Azumino Hanabi Fireworks, Hakuba International Trail Run, and Omachi Alps Marathon, and local gourmet foods such as Japanese sake, horse sashimi, and soba gaki.
Hakuba is a place where one can physically experience the beauty of the four seasons surrounded by nature. The Alps in the distance make you feel big and generous. In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing at various ski resorts, each with its own unique scenery.
There are five hot spring resorts in the vicinity, so you can truly enjoy a hot spring spa experience. The variety of accommodations where you can enjoy local products and gourmet food is so great that you will have a hard time deciding which one to choose.
The contrast between the endless countryside and the Alps makes Azumino a very relaxing place. It is truly a place worthy of being called "the hometown of Japan.
Hakuba can be enjoyed in all four seasons, but when winter comes, Hakuba Village transforms from a tourist destination into a snow resort. The magnificent runs are gentle and suitable for all skill levels, even for beginners.
The Hakuba Sasaka Ski Area has one of the best mogul runs in Japan, with courses for beginners and SAJ-certified courses. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is especially popular with families.
The Hakuba Happo One Ski Area, which has an alpine skiing arena that was used for the Nagano Olympics, offers extremely beautiful mountain scenery.
If you want to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view, "Hakuba Iwayama Snow Field" is recommended. If you are looking for a fun-filled skiing experience, we recommend "HAKUBA47" with its many facilities.
For hot springs, there are five hot spring resorts scattered throughout the area, including "Hakuba Happo One Onsen," famous for its hot water for beautiful women, "Hakuba Shionomichi Onsen," said to be highly effective, "Hakuba Himegawa Onsen," famous for its open-air bath, "Hakuba Katakuri Onsen," famous for Juro no Yu, and "Hakuba Mizubasho Onsen," where the water does not get cold easily and you do not get easily overtired.
There are also many cultural facilities nearby, including tourist spots such as the Hakuba Saegusa Art Museum and Laforet Hakuba Museum of Art, as well as experience centers such as the Hakuba Glass Studio and the Ceramic Mokudo, offering a variety of ways to enjoy the area outside of winter.
Speaking of experiences, horseback riding in Azumino and hot air ballooning and clear boating are also exciting attractions. Families can enjoy a handmade soba noodle making experience at the Konekone House, where you can try your hand at making soba noodles. You can fully enjoy the pleasures of each of the four seasons, so be sure to plan in advance in a variety of ways.
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