Things to do

Skiing & Snowboarding

Hakuba is widely known as one of the premier places to ski or board in the world. With all sorts of terrain ranging from begginer to expert it is a great place for advanced riders or for families looking for some winter fun.

Some of the many resorts in Hakuba valley include:

  • Happo Ski Resort
  • Hakuba 47
  • Goryu
  • iimori
  • Sanosaka
  • Kashimayari
  • Yanaba
  • Iwatake
  • Tsugaike
  • Norikura
  • Cortina
  • Restaurants and Bars

    Hakuba has numerous restaurants and bars from high end dining down to the relaxed casual atmosphere of anIzakaya (Japanese tapas with cold beer and sake); or if you miss the comfort foods from back home there are plenty of places to get a great burger or pizza.

    Cortina

    Everyone is asking about Cortina, the northern most resort in Otari where they get a little more snow, the rules are more relaxed and almost what you see in bounds you can ski or ride without ski patrol chasing you down. Ask us how to get you there for first tracks without lining up for a bus early in the morning and getting you back quickly without any fuss or queues.

    Onsen

    Whilst you’re here in Hakuba try an onsen (Japanese traditional bath) at first it may seem a little awkward, but when in Rome. It’s a great way to finish off a days skiing and ease your aching muscles.

    Day Tours

    We can organise customised tours for you whether you’re young at heart looking for excitement in go-karting or a trip to Round 1 (a 5 story game centre in Nagano). If you are looking for a more cultural experience we can organise tours ranging from a trip to the Snow Monkey onsen, Zenkouji Temple or Matsumoto Castle.

    Places to see and things to do include:

  • Snow Monkey onsen
  • Sushi train
  • Shoe shopping
  • Sake tasting
  • Go-karting
  • Round 1 game centre
  • Zenkoji Temple
  • Matsumoto Castle


  • The Choice is yours! For more about the snow monkeys follow this link

    Zenkoji Temple

    Zenkoji temple has a 1400 year history and houses the first buddha image to come to Japan. It also has some Japanese gardens surrounding it. It is a great place to learn a little bit about japanese history. To learn more follow this link.

    Matsumoto Castle

    Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan’s historic castles, listed as a national treasure of Japan. Inside the castle is a museum of many items from Japan’s feudal past.To Learn More follow this link.

    WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

    • Villa Z was cozy and well appointed with everything we needed for our 6 day stay (including Netflix for the kids!) The car is a huge bonus and gave us the opportunity to explore a number of resorts within and beyond the Hakuba Valley and made dining out, shopping and our visit to the Onsen easy. Tony is the perfect host - wonderfully accommodating and focused on ensuring you have a great stay. We were grateful for the orientation tour and bus drop off. Highly recommended!

      Simone and Glen, Australia

    • Awesome accommodation, service, local knowledge/recommendations on skiing/snowboarding, restaurants, travel options, and everything Hakuba. We will be staying at BDI again!!!

      Pam and Darren, Australia

    • Tony was absolutely the perfect host, this accommodation totally exceeded our expectation and nothing was ever too much. Tony went over and above to accommodate our family and we could not have asked for a better host. I was a little unsure about the the villa accommodating us and our 2 teenage sons but it was absolutely fine - we have already booked our trip for 2020!! Having the car was a complete game changer and allowed us to ski all of the slopes with ease.

      Natalie and Dave 2019

    • Tony is an awesome host! He showed us around, gave us awesome tips on what to do and where to eat. Having the van made everything so easily accessible and the Villa was epic!

      Jennie 2019