White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka

5.0
Amazing
Family-friendly
Long-distance runs
Activities
Natural snow
Foreign language lessons
Powder snow

Open season

Dec. 18th to Mar. 22nd (Schedule is subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.)
Course guide
40%
Beginner
40%
Intermediate
20%
Advanced
80%
Groomed snow
15%
Non-groomed snow
5%
Moguls
10
Courses
5
Lifts
2100m
Longest run distance
32°
Maximum gradient

Ski resort products

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Lessons

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Lessons

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

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
212.89~
JPY 33,638~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hotel Oak Forest

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park

10 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
232.91~
JPY 36,800~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hotel Gran Jam Tsugaike

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

5 minutes walk

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
232.91~
JPY 36,800~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Resort Inn Marion Shinano

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

1 minutes walk

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
232.91~
JPY 36,800~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort

5 minutes by shuttle bus

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
340.65~
JPY 53,824~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

Hakuba

Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park

20 minutes by bus

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
439.52~
JPY 69,446~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes
Ski-in ski-out

Espoir Misawa

Hakuba

Hakuba Valley Tsugaike Mountain Resort

Inside the ski resort

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
458.32~
JPY 72,416~
2 people 2 nights with lift passes

Hotel Hakuba Powder Republic

Hakuba

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort (Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field)

3 minutes by shuttle bus

1-Day Multi-Resort Lift Pass for 22 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Other available plans
USD
941.76~
JPY 148,800~
2 people 3 nights with lift passes
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Reviews

嗽嘎灰

Male・Taiwan・Group

Amazing

Beautiful lake view

When the weather is good, you can see beautiful lake views. The ski resort is small and not too difficult, and it's not crowded. The only downside is that you have to climb a slope to get from the parking lot to the cable car station, which is a bit tiring 😆

Date of visit March 2026

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阿先

Male・Taiwan・Group

Amazing

The scenery is absolutely gorgeous!

The ski slopes are great for practice, and the scenery is beautiful with a lake to enjoy.

Date of visit March 2026

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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
Long course
Activities
All natural snow
Multilingual ski school
Powder snow

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Opening hours

Weekdays:08:00–16:00
Saturdays:07:00–16:00
Public holidays:07:00–16:00
Early morning:From 6:00am
Four "Sunrise" sessions are scheduled. Lift operations are set to begin at 6:30 AM on January 1 and 10, and at 6:00 AM on February 13 and 21.

Night ski:-
Night skiing period: December 29 – February 28 (scheduled). Extended hours until 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays! *Note: Night skiing courses are for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Days closed:-
From December 26 to February 28, operations are scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM on weekends, holidays, and designated days.
Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 18th to Mar. 22nd (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

"Snow Friends Park," a beginner and kids' area equipped with a moving walkway, has been set up at "Shirayuki-daira" on the mid-mountain slope of the ski resort.

Ski lodge

Castor Plaza

Rescue facilities

Ski patrol

Childcare facilities


Number of restaurants

2

Payment methods

Visa Mastercard American Express JCB UnionPay card WeChat Pay Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
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Activities

Snow trekking Toboggan Snowscoot Kids’ park
Sleds are available for use within Snow Friends Park. Plans are underway to establish a snowshoe trekking course starting from Shirayuki-daira.

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka
2 people 1 nights
Hotel+lift pass packages
USD 212.89~