REPORT

Following a temporary planned suspension from 6/2 (Mon.) to 6/6 (Fri.), the Happo Alpen Line resumed operations today, 6/7 (Sat.). Barring severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, lightning, or strong winds, it will operate daily through the final day of the season, 11/3 (Mon., holiday). At Kamaike Marsh (pictured), where the mizubasho (Asian skunk cabbage) has just begun to bloom, a man with a large camera remarked, “The snow-covered Northern Alps look absolutely stunning.”
[Happo-One Nature Trail・Kamaike Marsh]

A hiker from Hakuba Village, whom I see every season, commented, “There’s a lot of snow this year!” On the way to Happo Pond, there were three sections of lingering snow: about 30 meters just before the No. 2 Cairn, around 100 meters between the No. 2 Cairn and Happo Cairn (pictured), and another 100 meters just before the pond. However, the snow was well-packed in all areas, so no crampons were needed. I heard cheerful remarks like, “Walking on the snow is fun,” and “Since it’s a bit slippery, it helps to dig your toes into the snow as you step.”
[Happo-One Nature Trail・No. 2 Cairn to Happo Cairn]

From the very first day of the summer season, alpine flowers such as harurindo (pictured), yukiwariso, miyama azumagiku, ume-hatazao, and kijimushiro have been in bloom. On this clear morning, we were treated to stunning close-up views of several 3,000-meter-class peaks, including the Hakuba Sanzan (Hakuba-Yari, Shakushi, and Shirouma), as well as Goryu and Kashimayari.
[Happo-One Nature Trail・Happo Cairn to No. 3 Cairn]

It took about 60 minutes to reach the No. 3 Cairn from the Happo-ike Sanso lodge. A member of the Green Patrol I met along the way advised, “Due to the remaining snow, you’ll need snow gear such as crampons if you’re heading toward Maruyama Cairn or Mt. Karamatsu. Please come well prepared.” The summer season for the Karamatsu hut near the summit of Mt. Karamatsu will begin on 6/21 (Sat.). Around 9:30 a.m., thin clouds moved in front of the sun, making it feel chilly enough to put on a windbreaker.
[Happo-One Nature Trail・No. 3 Cairn]

　
＊There are three free parking lots at the base area. The lot in front of the Kurobishi 3rd Pair lift can accommodate approximately 200 vehicles.
＊At present, the Usagidaira Terrace has the highest elevation restroom available for public use. Due to a water shortage, the restrooms at Happo-ike Sanso are only available to overnight guests or those dining at the lodge.
＊The Kurobishi Forest Road will open to traffic early in the morning on 7/1 (Tue.), though please note it may be closed in the event of heavy rain or other adverse conditions.

[Happo-One Nature Trail Opening Information]
Period … 2025/5/31 (Sat.) – 6/1 (Sun.), 6/7 (Sat.) – 11/3 (Mon.)
Hours … Happo Alpen Line (8am － *Early morning operation starts from 7/12) *Kurobishi Line starts from 7/1
Fees … Happo Alpen Line Roundtrip / Adults JPY3,400, Elementary School Students JPY2,200 → Advance Discount Tickets: Adults JPY3,000, Children JPY1,850! (No need to exchange at the ticket window! You can proceed straight to the gondola.) Kurobishi Line Roundtrip / Adults JPY2,300, Elementary School Students JPY1,400.
(*One preschooler free with each paid adult. The second preschooler will be charged at the normal children’s rate.)

*Hakuba Happo-one will be reported 1－2times a week
*To Visitors Requesting Original Data of Our Photographs.

reported by Snownavi