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Hakuba Village offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat, not only high in the mountains but also at the foot of the valley, at an elevation of around 700 meters. Hakuba Himekawa Rafting brings you face-to-face with the icy snowmelt flowing down from the Northern Alps. Near the end of the course, after the river merges with the Matsukawa, the current quickens and the waves grow higher (pictured), taking the excitement to another level. Experience the rush, the suspense, and the shared sense of achievement that comes from tackling each challenge together. (※Photographed on 7/16/2026.)
[HAKUBA ADVENTURE CENTER・Hakuba Himekawa Rafting]

The Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Ride is another signature feature of summer activities in Hakuba, and makes the most of the cool early-morning air. Rising approximately 30 meters above the ground (pictured), the balloon offers around five minutes of spectacular views before touching back down. From the clear morning sky, passengers can look out across the magnificent Northern Alps and the beautiful Hakuba townscape below. (※Operates every morning from 6 a.m. between 7/19 [Sun.] and 8/31 [Mon.]! Photographed on 7/20/2026.)
[Hakuba Lion Adventure・Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Ride]

Set beneath the cool shade of the trees, Hakuba EX Adventure offers two courses: the Signature Course (pictured), featuring thrilling heights and a series of challenging obstacles, and the Family Course, designed so that beginners and young children can join in with confidence. The site is also home to EX Bungee “Tobisai,” which launches participants from a platform 10 meters above the ground! (※Photographed on 7/19/2026.)
[Hakuba EX Adventure]

Fed almost entirely by spring water, the remarkably clear waters of Lake Aoki provide an idyllic setting for Lake Aoki Canoe (pictured) and SUP Rentals. Those who feel less confident heading out on their own can instead join the guided Lake Aoki Raft Picnic. During summer, a floating adventure course also appears beyond the dedicated pier, giving children and their families another way to enjoy the water together. (※Photographed on 7/6/2025.)
[Hakuba Lion Adventure・Lake Aoki Canoe Rentals]
　　
All of these activities are also available as furusato nozei hometown tax donation rewards!

　
＊If you would like to receive Activity Tickets through the furusato nozei program, applications can be made through Furusato Choice.
＊Furusato nozei is a system that allows people to donate to their hometown or to municipalities they wish to support. In return, donors can receive gifts worth roughly 30% of the donation amount, while also benefiting from reductions in resident tax deductions and income tax refunds.
＊Furusato Nozei Report Series 2026–2027 (※ newest entries listed first) → Hakuba Activities, Hakuba Station-Area Shopping, Pt. 3, Hakuba Station-Area Shopping, Pt. 2, Hakuba Station-Area Shopping, Pt. 1, Teiitsu Festival, Pt. 2, Teiitsu Festival, Pt. 1, Hakuba Sweets

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