Toyama Airport 2 hr 16
Mt. Goryu (23 min) Towering 2,814-m. mountain, a popular destination for skiing, hiking & rock climbing. Hakuba Iwatake Ski Field (14 min) Alpine ski resort with 26 slopes for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & cross-country, with lifts. 栂池高原 (18 min) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, skiing, mountain, and ski resort Kurobe Dam (46 min) Massive dam completed in 1963 featuring an observation deck for dramatic river & mountain views. Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (20 min) This family-focused ski/snowboarding mountain offers beginner & advanced trails & gondola rides. Mt. Karamatsu (23 min) Towering mountain offering hiking & climbing, plus panoramic views of nearby peaks. Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Ski Resort (40 min) Unpretentious rooms & dorms in a casual mountain hostel featuring a BBQ restaurant. Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort (9 min) Family-friendly ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels alongside an array of eateries. Kashimayarigadake (13 min) Known for its fall colors & spring blossoms, this lake is popular for camping, kayaking & birding. 白馬八方池 (31 min) Small lake on the ridge trail to Mt. Karamatsu, with reflections of surrounding peaks on clear days. Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park (8 min) Ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels alongside an array of restaurants & cafes. Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort (13 min) Enduring ski area & 1998 Winter Olympics site, with trails of varying levels & international dining. Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort (18 min) Ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels, plus numerous restaurants & cafes. Mount Shirouma (31 min) 9,620-ft. high mountain featuring steep trails, year-round snow & lush greenery in summertime. |