Hakuba Happo-one ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Nagano, Japan · Base 2,494 ft · Summit 6,008 ft · Vertical 3,514 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Hakuba Happo-one snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 38 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Nov 22 is the usual opening, and 38 in. is due in 7 days with most Thursday.

At 204% of normal for beginners and intermediates, book Dec 20 or Mar 7 and avoid Dec 27.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

44% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 38% intermediate and 18% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Hakuba Happo-one is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 44% · ■ Intermediate 38% · ■ Advanced 18%

135 mapped runs (about 55 miles) and 61 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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