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Hakuba · Happo-one and Nozawa Onsen side by side: the numbers from each resort’s page, the trip from Tokyo and back, and who each one suits.
| Hakuba · Happo-one | Nozawa Onsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Nagano | Nagano |
| Season | — | Nov 28 – May 5↗ |
| Adult day pass | ¥9,800↗ | ¥7,800↗ |
| Runs | 16↗ | 43↗ |
| Easy / intermediate / advanced | — | — |
| Summit | 1,831 m↗ | 1,650 m↗ |
| Vertical | 1,071 m↗ | 1,085 m↗ |
| Longest run | 8 km↗ | 10 km↗ |
| Lifts | 19↗ | 15↗ |
| Fastest from Tokyo Station | 2h50↗ | 2h30↗ |
| Last way back to Tokyo Station | 17:55↗ | 19:35↗ |
Data checked 2026-10-20. Prices and timetables change by season; the ↗ links go to each resort’s official source.
A strong choice for confident skiers who want long vertical descents. Beginners can focus on the lower Sakka and Kitaone side instead of treating the whole mountain as easy.
Happo-one spans more than 1,000 m of vertical. The upper Kurobishi and Usagidaira side includes expert terrain, while gentler routes are concentrated lower down.
Useful for a mixed-ability group that wants room to explore: the resort lists 43 courses, and the long top-to-village route passes through several distinct areas.
The 10 km longest descent runs from the top through Yamabiko, Uenotaira, Paradise and Rinkan. Upper red runs and lower green traverses make route choice as important as the headline distance.
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