[Nagano/Hakuba] About 2.5 hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo! 2 nights and 3 days Hakuba ski trip

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We will introduce a three-day, two-night model itinerary for enjoying skiing, hot springs, and delicious cuisine in Hakuba, which is about 2.5 hours away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Surrounded by the winter wilderness, Hakuba offers slopes that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike, as...

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Onkochishin operates a wide variety of facilities, from casual to ultra-luxury, from long-established inns to newly built hotels, and from urban areas to remote islands. What they all have in common is their unparalleled individuality. We listen closely to the memories of each place and create unique, custom-made accommodation concepts.

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Required time

3 days/2 nights

Transportation
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Day 1

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Tokyo Station

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From Tokyo Station to Nagano Station

Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kagayaki" or "Hakutaka" from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, which takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It's a good idea to reserve a seat on the Shinkansen in advance.

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From Nagano Station to Hakuba area

From Nagano Station, take the "Hakuba bound express bus Nagano Hakuba" and arrive at "Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal" in about an hour. From "Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal", take the hotel shuttle bus to "HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin".

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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

Click here to make a reservation at HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

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Dinner - Hotel Restaurant LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO

Enjoy 1,000 carefully selected bottles of Japanese wine, mainly from Nagano Prefecture, and French and teppanyaki cuisine made with seasonal Shinshu ingredients. Enjoy a gourmet experience unique to this region, woven together by the rich terroir and delicate craftsmanship.

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LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO

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Move to Evergreen Backcountry Guides (Shuttle bus available)

What to bring:
・Warm clothes suitable for any weather ・Warm hat or knit cap ・Sunglasses or goggles ・Gloves ・Backpack, drinks, snacks, sunscreen, etc. ・Comfortable boots or snowboard boots

Private evening snowshoe tour

A quiet night in Hakuba. It's nice to relax at the hotel, but there are limited options for activities you can do after dark. Walking on snowshoes through the quiet forest while gazing at the stars will be a wonderful memory that will stay with you for years to come. It's not too strenuous, so it's just the right amount of exercise to enjoy the delicious chocolate fondue. You might even find the footprints of a rabbit, a fox, a raccoon, or a gazelle. This tour is also recommended for children.

Evening tour guide, licensed professional guide, snowshoe and boot rental, basic rescue insurance, mulled wine, hot chocolate, chocolate fondue

Evening Private Tour

・¥39,500 (1 to 3 persons) ・¥49,500 (4 to 6 persons)

Book your private evening snowshoe tour here

Day 2

Enjoy skiing at Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

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Take the hotel shuttle bus to the ski resort

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Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort

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10 minutes walk from Hakuba Happo-one Gondola Station

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Hakuba Happo Onsen

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For dinner, we had "Yappo Bijin Onsen Ramen" located next to the hot spring.
Then return to the hotel

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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

Day 3

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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

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Approximately 1 hour by express bus from Hakuba to Nagasaki Station

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Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kagayaki" or "Hakutaka"

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Tokyo Station

Hakuba 2 nights 3 days ski trip model itinerary

Here is a sample itinerary for enjoying the Hakuba area, which is accessible from Tokyo in about 2.5 hours. Based at the latest luxury hotel, "HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin," you can spend a fulfilling 2-night, 3-day stay enjoying activities such as skiing, hot springs, local cuisine, and shopping.

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Onkochishin operates a wide variety of facilities, from casual to ultra-luxury, from long-established inns to newly built hotels, and from urban areas to remote islands. What they all have in common is their unparalleled individuality. We listen closely to the memories of each place and create unique, custom-made accommodation concepts.

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