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Hakuba Valley
Ten linked resorts at the 1998 Olympic site — Japan Alps scenery with deep valley powder.
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Base Elev
2,600 ft
Summit
6,558 ft
Vertical
3,100 ft
Acres
2,200
Trails
200
Lifts
68
Season
Opens
Early December
Closes
Late April
Season Length
145 days
Full Open
Late December
ChristmasDec 25
70%New Year'sJan 1
80%Spring BreakMid-March
82%Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
400"avg annual snowfall
Optimal window
Jan 1 – Mar 15
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Terrain Profile
Vertical
3,100 ft
Acres
2,200
Trails
200
Lifts
68
Beginner35%
Intermediate40%
Advanced25%
Best for
Olympic historyJapan Alps viewsVarietyLong runs
Quick Facts
RegionNagano
CountryJapan
HemisphereNorthern
Base elevation2,600 ft
Summit6,558 ft
Vertical3,100 ft
Total acres2,200
Annual snowfall400"
SeasonEarly December – Late April
Walk-up ticket~$60
Optimal window
Jan 1 – Mar 15
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