Hakuba 47 & Goryu

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Pros
  • Family-friendly including indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Night skiing available suitable for kids and beginners
  • Home to the best terrain park in Nagano
Cons
  • Limited nightlife at base and shuttle require to get to Happo Village

Hakuba 47 & Goryu Ski Packages
Lodging Discount Price
Hakuba Megeve
12% off $420
AVANTI CHALET
12% off $1,730
Petit Hotel Anise Garden
11% off $282

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Overall

4.3

Two ski resorts, one hell of a place to ski. Hakuba 47 and Goryu are two resorts sharing the one mountain, making it the second largest ski area in Hakuba Valley behind Happo One. They’re connected at the top and their shared lift pass makes it easy to access runs on both sides. Even though it’s technically the same mountain, both resorts exhibit its own persona - Goryu is more beginner friendly at the base but if you’re willing to work for your powder, access the back ridge for breathtaking views and untouched white fluff. Hakuba 47 on the other hand, provides plenty for intermediate and advanced skiers with dedicated off-piste tree zone and the largest terrain park in Hakuba Valley for that extra thrill.

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Best month to go

January to February

Avoid

December

The ski season at Hakuba 47 and Goryu is a little longer than at other resorts in Hakuba Valley. For both resorts, the season begins in December - as a matter of fact, the lifts to the top section of the mountain can be the first to open in Hakuba Valley. The first few weeks of December can be a bit hit or miss, but by January winter is in full swing. The most powder days fall between January and February, which is peak season, and you’re going to see that in rising accommodation prices! During March you’ll enjoy plenty more bluebird days, but it’s a coin toss as to whether you’ll have fresh powder or more slush on the slopes. The tail end of the season in April brings with it spring conditions, with some white stuff left on the slopes but little in the way of fresh snow. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds then steer clear of Christmas, New Years and Chinese New Year (which usually falls between late January and mid-February and lasts about a week).
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FLY TO

Narita International Airport

BUS TO

Hakuba Valley (5-6 hours)

MINI VAN TO

Hakuba 47 & Goryu (10 minutes)

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Goryu (Walk)

  • A few mid-range hotels close to lifts
  • Hotels, lodges and chalets between base center and Kamishiro train station
  • Small district with a few restaurants and bars

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Echoland (4-5 mi)

  • Wide range of accommodation
  • Lively district with plenty of dining and shopping options
  • Great for younger crowds and groups

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Happo Village (5-6 mi)

  • A good selection of accommodation
  • Main tourist hub with plenty of dining and nightlife
  • Great for skiing at Happo One

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Hakuba Village (2-3 mi)

  • Plenty of accommodation options
  • Main tourist hub similar to Happo Village
  • Great base for exploring resorts across Hakuba Valley

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For beginners

Goryu has it all for beginners! For the little ones there's a kids-only beginner run and a Kid's Wonderland area. For the not-so little ones, there's plenty of mellow terrain including our favorite, the Merry Land Course! Hakuba 47 is less beginner-friendly with only a couple of runs available. Route 6 and Route 7 are probably your best bet, they're great runs but may be a bit too much for new beginners.

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For intermediates

Hakuba 47 does have something for intermediates but Goryu is really where it's all at! Start off on the Sky Four Course for some big turns and carving before testing your limits on the ever so steep Super Course!

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For experts

In addition to the incredible backcountry on offer, advanced and experts will also love the on-piste terrain here. Our top picks include Route 1 in Hakuba 47; a long, straight and fast run, so fast in fact, it's used for downhill races! In Goryu, the Grand Prix Course has just the right steepness and enough space to make wide turns. Dive into the off-piste trees along this course where the waist deep powder is a real treat!

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Find freshies

Head over the back ridge at Goryu or weave through the trees at Hakuba 47 for plenty of powder stashes. The resort is north facing so the snow stays fresh for days!

Ditch the crowds

Intermediate skiers can escape the crowds in the Iimori area while advanced skiers can check out the well-spaced out Grand Prix Course. During weekends, Hakuba 47 sees fewer local crowds. 

Non skiers

There are plenty of activities for non-skiers to enjoy around the resort from the onsens (hot springs) and snowmobile tours to day trips to the nearby Matsumoto Castle and Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Families

There are plenty of activites for all the family, including the kids-only run and Kid's Wonderland area on the Goryu side. Childcare services are also widely available around the resort for when you just want to shred the mountains yourself!

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Hakuba 47 & Goryu Reviews

Fabulous 4.5 / 5
based on 59 reviews

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Fabulous!4.5 / 5Dec 12, 2017
PHPaul H.
intermediate snowboarder
We are looking at this option for a school tour. From our information gathering, the resort offers great options for dining and a range of terrain for differing levels. Perhaps better is that it would seem the hospitality is second to none - a key feature of an overseas tour with a bunch of Aussie students. And the pics we have looked at of the... More
Very Good!4 / 5Dec 12, 2017
TSThomas S.
intermediate snowboarder
I stayed 5 minutes walk from the resort. I believe this was one of the better and quieter resorts in the hakuba valley. Lovely setup, plenty of runs at different levels amd easy to access. The only downside to the resort is a lack of apres dining spots, although all the restaurants around the area are top notch great food.... More
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Dec 12, 2017
STSanchit T.
beginner snowboarder
Hakuba is home to the largest ski resort in Japan! Soft powdery snow is in abundance and all slopes are well maintained. Stay at resorts can bite your pocket, however, it does offer closeness to gondolas and street food and sake outlets. Planning to visit again next year.... More
Very Good!4.2 / 5Dec 10, 2017
MOMatthew O.
intermediate skier
After a short bus trip from Happo area was a great day of skiing to mix up the week trip to the Hakuba valley. Highlight was the best lunch for the week on top of the mountain!... More
Superb!4.9 / 5Dec 10, 2017
JMJordan M.
advanced snowboarder
Hakuba 47 and Goryu was very easy to access via bus from surrounding areas. The snow quality was deep, dry and epic. This resort is family friendly and caters for boarders and skiers from beginners to advanced. Quick Lift lines and on-mountain restaurants are an added bonus. We would definitely add it to the list of the resorts to revisit again on... More
Superb!4.7 / 5Dec 08, 2017
CSChristopher S.
intermediate skier
This mountain is incredible for those looking for deep powder adventures. With long beautiful runs set in an inspiring backdrop. By Day its lush adventure but by night its a wine by the fire..... More
Very Good!4 / 5Dec 08, 2017
HWHarry W.
advanced skier
It absolutely dumped down a few days before going up, and it was still snowing when we arrived. And what a treat that was! It was awesome, not only did it have all the facilities you'd expect from a Japanese resort, it had the most amazing back country. There was a lot of info about, but if you want to experience the feel that it's you vs the... More
Superb!4.7 / 5Dec 07, 2017
DEDavid E.
intermediate snowboarder
I had the best time on the slopes there, people were friendly, food was amazing and the snow was second to none! I couldn't fault the place! I dream of going again!... More
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Dec 07, 2017
WKWill K.
advanced snowboarder
We stayed in echoland and 47 was easily accessible with a short free shuttle ride, great terrain to keep us going back instead of trying all the other mountains day. Heaps to explore or and with every run we would pick better and better tree runs through untouched powder ! Good park there too for beginners or experienced. Can't wait to go again... More
Superb!5 / 5Dec 07, 2017
CGCallan G.
advanced snowboarder
Hakuba is an amazing resort with easy access to Tokyo via the train system, deep snow (up to 11 metres per season if I remember correctly) it has a great apres of an afternoon and still has some Japanese culture left with some great little restaurants and bars. I stayed in Echoland which was a short bus ride to the lift. Family friendly resort... More