White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

Family-friendly
Natural snow
Foreign language lessons
Long-distance runs
Activities

Open season

Dec. 19th to Mar. 29th (Schedule is subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.)
Course guide
40%
Beginner
40%
Intermediate
20%
Advanced
80%
Groomed snow
20%
Non-groomed snow
0%
Moguls
10
Courses
4
Lifts
2100m
Longest run distance
32°
Maximum gradient
*This page includes information from past seasons. Please use it for reference only.

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Accommodation packages

Near White Resort Hakuba Sanosakahotel+ lift pass combo

Hakuba Hotel PAIPU NO KEMURI

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

5 minutes walk

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AUD
332.79~
JPY 33,758~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hotel Oak Forest

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park

10 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

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Other available plans
AUD
363.96~
JPY 36,920~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hotel Gran Jam Tsugaike

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

5 minutes walk

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AUD
363.96~
JPY 36,920~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Resort Inn Marion Shinano

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

1 minutes walk

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AUD
363.96~
JPY 36,920~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

5 minutes by shuttle bus

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AUD
531.78~
JPY 53,944~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

Hakuba

Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park

20 minutes by bus

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AUD
685.78~
JPY 69,566~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes
Ski-in ski-out

Espoir Misawa

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

Inside the ski resort

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AUD
715.06~
JPY 72,536~
2 people 2 nights with lift passes
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Hotel Hakuba Powder Republic

Hakuba

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort (Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field)

3 minutes by shuttle bus

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Other available plans
AUD
1,468.05~
JPY 148,920~
2 people 3 nights with lift passes
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Directions & Transportation

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Address
〒 399-9211 458 Kamishiro, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture

FAQ

From Tokyo Station, a direct bus is highly recommended (taking around 5 hours). If using the Hokuriku Shinkansen, disembark at JR Nagano Station, switch to a bus to Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (1 hr 15 mins), and then transfer to a shuttle bus for an 18-minute ride to "White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka." The resort is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.

Yes, at White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, the "Lake Down Course" descends toward the beautiful Lake Aoki. The contrast between the blue lake surface and the white snowy landscape creates a stunning photo spot.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, with many gentle slopes, kids and beginner families can practice openly, making it highly recommended for families and the perfect place for a skiing/snowboarding debut.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, rentals available! The rental shop in the base area offers complete sets for skiing, snowboarding, and wear. Online pre-booking is advised.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, with the Hakuba area drawing many foreign visitors, there is a multilingual ski school with instructors handling English and Chinese. Advance booking online is recommended.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, the central restaurant "Castor" serves delicious and hearty slope food classics.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, Surrounding the resort are pensions and lodges, and the entire Hakuba Valley offers an immense variety of hotels and ryokans.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, while there are no mega-hotels directly connected to the slopes, there are multiple pensions and lodges situated exceptionally close and within walking distance.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, Late December through mid-March is the peak season. Being less crowded, it features a relaxed environment perfect for families and beginners making their debut.

At White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, since skiing down the scenic lake-view course is a primary attraction, aim for clear weather days. Pre-booking your lift tickets and rentals available online will help avoid any waiting.

Ski resort details

Features and details of White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

If you want to enjoy skiing or snowboarding in Shinshu, White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, a hidden gem in Hakuba Village, is the place to go! With 80% of the slopes designated for beginner and intermediate levels, it's perfect for first-timers. The gentle slopes and wide trails make it easy and safe for beginners to enjoy. It's the most accessible ski resort in Hakuba Village from Nagano City and Matsumoto, and there's also a free parking lot along the main road.

Recommended for families
All natural snow
Multilingual ski school
Long course
Activities

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Opening hours

Weekdays:8:00am-4:30pm
Saturdays:8:00am-4:30pm
Public holidays:8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Early morning:From 6:00am
Early-morning operations are scheduled on designated days. The starting time varies by season (from 6:00am or 6:30am, depending on sunrise).

Night ski:-
Days closed:-
Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 19th to Mar. 29th (Schedule is subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.)

Address

〒 399-9211458 Kamishiro, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

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Kids’ park

A beginner and kids' area with a moving walkway is planned to be set up on the middle of the ski slope.

Ski lodge

Castor Plaza

Rescue facilities

Ski Patrol (Inside the Ski School)

Childcare facilities


Restaurants

Castor Plaza / Capella

Payment methods

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Activities

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
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