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Hakuba is a welcoming small village located in the north western part of
Nagano Prefecture and is a popular all-year round resort area.
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It has been a popular tourism destination for Japanese for a long time
and is recently becoming more well-known outside of Japan.
Surrounded by mountains, the location could not be more idyllic.
In winter, huge amounts of snow fall in the valley and on the mountains,
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Hakuba is probably best known however for the fantastic winter sports facilities,
including the famous Happo-one resort which hosted the downhill race at
the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998.
With a huge range of courses on offer at 7 resort areas, skiers and snowboarders at all skill levels will find something to suit them in Hakuba. |
Hakuba is not just about winter - it is also very popular during the months
when the snow has melted.
The mountains provide endless opportunities for trekking and hiking and
other popular activities.
There are also traditional Japanese arts and crafts, ancient
temples, museums, sightseeing spots, bars and restaurants to keep you occupied
at any time of the year. |
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