Skiing in Hakuba Happo-one

Hakuba Happo-one is a resort in Nagano - Hakuba (Japan) skied between 760 and 1831 metres, with 25 km of pistes and 20 lifts.

Country
Japan
Region
Nagano - Hakuba
Altitude
760–1831 m
Vertical drop
1071 m
Skiable kilometres
25 km
Lifts
20
Estimated season
November 29, 2026 – May 6, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Hakuba Happo-one

Where is Hakuba Happo-one?

Hakuba Happo-one is in Nagano - Hakuba, Japan, with the base at 760 m and the top at 1831 m.

When does Hakuba Happo-one open?

Hakuba Happo-one has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around November 29, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/hakuba-happo-one.

When does Hakuba Happo-one close?

Hakuba Happo-one is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on May 6, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (1831 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/hakuba-happo-one.

How much snow is there in Hakuba Happo-one and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Hakuba Happo-one daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/japon/hakuba-happo-one. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (1831 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Hakuba Happo-one?

Between 760 and 1831 metres, a vertical drop of 1071 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 760 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Hakuba Happo-one report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/japon/hakuba-happo-one.

How many kilometres of pistes does Hakuba Happo-one have?

Hakuba Happo-one has 25 km of pistes and 20 lifts, between 760 and 1831 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Hakuba Happo-one?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Hakuba Happo-one — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranva.app/en/shop/esqui/hakuba-happo-one: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Which ski resorts are near Hakuba Happo-one?

In the same valley or the next one: Hakuba Goryu & 47 (25 km of pistes, up to 1676 m) and Hakuba Cortina (8 km of pistes, up to 1379 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.