Top 15 Powder Destinations in the World

“The snow is amazing which makes Hakuba one of the best ski destinations in the world.”
– The Perfect Snow Experience magazine (winter 2015 /16)


Hakuba Valley is at the heart of the spectacular Japanese Alps, just a short 3 hour trip from downtown Tokyo. The Hakuba Valley consists of 11 ski resorts, all accessed via Mountain ski ticket, giving an incredible variety of alpine terrain, accommodating for everyone from novice to expert. 138 lifts, 5 gondolas. Fresh tracks can be found for days on end and you will never be short of new areas to explore. Averaging over 10-15 metres of snow a season, Hakuba offers reliability and quality of snow. With over 200 different trails and great vertical & off-piste skiing plus challenging terrain, Hakuba is a world class ski destination not to be missed.