Mt. Hakuba, The First Snow

According to Hakuba Sanso, snow has fallen in the summit areas of Mt. Hakuba on the morning of Oct. 2 (Tue). Because of strong cold north wind, it snowed in the ridgeline.

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AKI GREEN CUP FESTIVAL 2019

“AKI GREEN CUP FESTIVAL 2019” will be held at Iwatake for two days, Aug. 24 (Sat) & 25 (Sun). Team competition of five and two hours endurance race, MTB guide tour, Strider Downhill Race for kids, and more.

AKI GREEN CUP FESTIVAL 2019
[Date] Aug. 24 (Sat), 2019 recep. 7:30 a.m., Aug. 25 (Sun) recep. 7 a.m.
[Venue] Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
[Fee] Adult JPY4500–, Under 13 y/o JPY2500– (* Depends on the event)
[Application] Until Aug. 12 (Mon) * Entry here

Performance Show of Latte Art World Champion

Latte Art World Champion will come to Goryu! A talk and performance show by a barista Nobumasa Shimoyama from Melbourne, Australia, who won the World Latte Art Tournament two times. There are also original cold drinks related to summer and original macaroons collaborated with Mr. Seiichiro Nishizono, a world-renowned patissier.

Talk & Performance Show of Latte Art World Champion
[Event Dates] Aug. 15 (Thu)–18 (Sun), 2019
[Hours] 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
[Venue] Near Escal Plaza, Hakuba Goryu (* Entree fee is free)

Winghills Super Advance Ticket is until Aug. 31

The 2019-20 winter season advance ticket of Winghills Shiratori Resort is about a month left before sale end. Don’t miss the chance!

Winghills Shiratori Super Advance Ticket
[Sale Period] June 1 (Sat)－August 31 (Sat), 2019
[Validity] 2019 Summer Season and 2019-20 Winter Season
[Price] (Adult 1-day Ticket + JPY500 Meal Ticket) ×3 = JPY15,900 → JPY7,800!

Winghills Shiratori Advance Season Pass
[Sale Period] June 1 (Sat)－Dec. 15 (Sun), 2019
[Validity] 1 year from the day when the ticket is exchanged for the first time (*Summer season is not included).
[Price]
Weekday Adult = JPY31,000 → JPY21,000!
Weekday with Onsen Adult = JPY39,000 → JPY29,000!
All Day Adult (16 y/o－) = JPY47,000 → JPY37,000!
All Day with Onsen Adult (19－49 y/o) = JPY56,000 → JPY46,000!
All Day with Onsen H. S. Student & Over 50 y/o = JPY45,000 → JPY40,000!
All Day with Onsen J. H. S. Student = JPY35,000 → JPY25,000!
All Day with Onsen Child (3–12 y/o) = JPY15,000 → JPY10,000!

Morning Bath in Happo-no-yu

In Happo-no-yu, “Morning Bath” will be held from Aug. 10 (Sat) to 18 (Sun). Start your day with the only natural hydrogen onsen in Japan! Furthermore, on Aug. 8 (Wed) the bathing fee will be 50% off in Happo-no-yu, Sato-no-yu, Mimizuku-no-yu and Obinata-no-yu.

Happo-no-yu “Morning Bath”
[Period] Aug. 10 (Sat)–Aug. 18 (Sun), 2019
[Hours] 6 a.m.–10 p.m. (Last entry at 9:30 p.m.)
[Fee] Adult: JPY800, Child: JPY400
* Print and Get Discount Coupon!
→Adult JPY100 off, Child JPY50 off

Hakuba Happo Onsen “Onsen Day”
[Date] Aug. 14 (Wed), 2019 (* Held on the second Wednesday every month)
[Onsen] Happo-no-yu, Sato-no-yu, Mimizuku-no-yu and Obinata-no-yu
[Fee] 50% off from usual price (* Cannot be combined with other coupons)

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Summer Coupons & Advance Tickets

All 2019 Summer Coupons and Advance Tickets are on sale now. Advance Tickets are exchange-free ticket. You can pass crowded ticket center, and it’s useful at weekends or Obon summer holidays.

[Coupons]
Hakuba Goryu Tele-cabin Round-trip:
Adult JPY1,800→JPY1,700, Child JPY900→JPY850
Hakuba Goryu Panorama Pack:
Adult JPY2,200→JPY2,100, Child JPY1,100→JPY1,050
Hakuba47 1 DAY Passport:
Adult JPY3,500→JPY3,200, Child JPY3,000→JPY2,700
Lake Kurobe Cruise Ship “Garve”:
Adult JPY1,080→JPY970, Child JPY540→JPY480

[Advance Tickets]
Happo Alpen Line:
Adult JPY2,900→JPY2,610, Child JPY1,750→JPY1,580
Tsugaike Panorama Way:
Adult JPY3,600→JPY3,220, Child JPY2,050→JPY1,820
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort:
Adult JPY1,800→JPY1,700, Child JPY1,000→JPY950

* Advance Tickets are exchange-free ticket. Please go to the gondola gate directly.

On July 29, The Rainy Season has Ended

Meteorological Agency said that the rainy season has seemed been over on July 29 (Mon) in Kanto Koshin Region. This is 30 days later than the last year and eight days later than usual.

According to the forecast, there will be many sunny days as usual. When you visit HAKUBA VALLEY please do not forget to bring parasol, caps, and please make sure you drink enough water and take in salt to prevent from heat stroke.

Fireworks Festivals in Obon Season

Here is the information of firework festivals held around Hakuba in Obon season.

Matusumoto Suirin Firework Festival (Matsumoto City) … Jul. 27 (Sat) 8:00 p.m.–, Shokouryo, Shinsuien, Hata Sensuda Park, 6,000 fireworks

Chikuma-gawa Noryo Enka Festival (Chikuma City) … Aug. 7 (Wed) 7:30 p.m.－, Togura Kamiyamada Onsen,Hatasensuda Sports Park, 10,000 fireworks
Susuki-gawa Firework Festival (Matsumoto City) … Aug. 10 (Sat) 7:10 p.m.－,  Around Tsukama Bridge, 3,700 fireworks
Iizuna Fire Festival (Nagano City) … Aug. 10 (Sat), 8:00 p.m.－, Daiza Houshi-ike Pond, 2,000 fireworks
Hakuba Summer Festival (Hakuba) … Aug. 13 (Mon) 6:00 p.m.－, Green Spots Forest, 200 fireworks
Takase-gawa Nouryou Fireworks Festival (Ikeda,Matsukawa) … Aug. 13 (Tue) 8:00 p.m.Takase Ohashi Bridge,Takase-gawa Riverside, 3,000 fireworks
Happo Onsen Summer Festival (Hakuba) … Aug. 14 (Wed) 6:30 p.m.–, Happo Culture Hall
Azumino Fireworks (Azumino City) … Aug. 14 (Wed) 7:00 p.m.–, Gohouden Yusui-ike Pond, 12,000 firewirks
Lake Kizaki Floating Lanterns & Fireworks Festival (Omachi City) … Aug. 15 (Thu) 7:00 p.m.–, Lake Kizaki, 1,000 fireworks
Lake Rokaku Floating Lanterns & Fireworks Festival (Nagano City) … Aug. 15 (Thu) 7:00 p.m.－, Lake Rokaku, Sai-gawa River, 4,000 fireworks

*Lake Suwako Firework Festival (Suwa City), one of the most famous firework events in Japan, will be held from 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 15 (Thu). (40,000 fireworks)

Obon Season Holidays

Thank you for watching Snownavi. We will take Obon Season holidays as follows.

[Obon Season Holidays]
Aug. 10 (Sat)－Aug. 18 (Sun), 2019

[Payment Confirmation & Delivery of Advance Ticket]
The advance tickets which have been paid for by 2 p.m., Aug. 9 will be dispatched on Aug. 9. If you pay after Aug. 10, your tickets will be dispatched on Aug. 19.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

NAGANO International Music Festival in Hakuba

NAGANO International Music Festival Seminar is produced many talented musicians such as higher-ranking winner in the international competitions, concertmaster of orchestras. “The 3rd NAGANO International Music Festival in Hakuba”, a concert by the students of the master class and a concert by Kazuki Sawa, president of Tokyo University of the Arts, and famous musicians will be held on Aug. 3 (Sat).

The 3rd NAGANO International Music Festival in Hakuba
[Date] Aug. 3 (Sat), 2019
Student Concert 1:00 p.m.–
Festival Concert 7:00 p.m.–
[Place] Hakuba Wing21
[Fees]
Student Concert: Free
Festival Concert: Adult JPY1,000, 6–18 y/o free

HAKUBA VALLEY BUNKASAI

“HAKUBA VALLEY BUNKASAI” will be held in two venues, Marche Area where crafts, coffee, food booths will be set up, and Activity Area where Captain Stag outlet sale and e-Bike test ride will be available.

HAKUBA VALLEY BUNKASAI
[Date] Jul. 28 (Sun), 2019
[Hours] 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
[Venues]
Marche Area: EARTHMANS TSUGAIKE (216, Chikuni Otsu, Otari Village)
Activity Area: S.K.D.P (14920-31. Ochikura, Hokujo, Hakuba Village)
[Entry Fee] Free

Nature Experience in Summer Vacation

The annual event “Nature Experience in Summer Vacation” will be held from Jul. 20 (Sat) to Aug. 20 (Sun) in Hakuba Green Sports-no-mori. Enjoy the activities such as sky-trampoline, horse riding and fish catching, and handmade experience with natural materials.

Nature Experience in Summer Vacation
[Period] Jul. 20 (Sat)–Aug. 20 (Sun), 2019
[Place]  Hakuba Green Sports-no-mori
[Hours] 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
[Fee] 1-point Ticket: JPY100, 10-point Ticket: JPY1000, 22-point Ticket: JPY2000, 46-point Ticket: JPY4000 *Available during the period. Points are shareable.