Hakuba Valley Pass
10 Ski Resorts Across Nagano Japanese Alps on a Single Digital Card
The Hakuba Valley Pass is the master electronic lift ticket for the host mountains of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Covering ten distinct ski resorts tucked beneath the towering jagged peaks of the Northern Japanese Alps, the pass eliminates the need to buy individual tickets at separate ticket windows. Skiers can ride steep Olympic downhill fall lines at Happo-One, navigate deep powder tree glades at Hakuba Cortina and Tsugaike, or hit world-class terrain parks at Hakuba 47 and Goryu.
Pricing Structure & Tier Breakdown
Current Season Rates
| Pass Tier | Spring Rate | Fall Rate | Access Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Season Pass | 168,000 JPY | 188,000 JPY | Valid at all 10 valley resorts |
| 5-Day Consecutive Pass | 41,000 JPY | 45,000 JPY | Includes free valley shuttle bus access |
Renewal Incentive: Early bird presale discounts available through November
Breakeven Math
A 5-day Hakuba Valley pass costs roughly 8,200 JPY ($55 USD) per day, including free transit between resorts, compared to western tickets costing five times as much.
Estimated Breakeven
18 to 20 days for season pass; multi-day passes breakeven on day 1
Holiday Blackout Dates
Zero blackout dates. Valid every day of the season from December into May.
Mountain Reservation Rules
- No advance reservations required.
Passholder Perks & Inclusions
Free unlimited access to the Hakuba Valley Shuttle Bus connecting all ten resort base areas.
Night skiing access at Hakuba Goryu and Kashimayari.
Direct gate access at all lift turnstiles.
Who Should Buy Hakuba Valley Pass?
Skiers making a dedicated pilgrimage to Honshu who want the flexibility to chase the best snow conditions across ten valley resorts each morning.
Hakuba Valley Pass Mountain Footprint (18 Destinations)
Included Mountain Resorts (18)
Explore encyclopedia guides for all mountain destinations accessible on this pass.
| Resort | Location | Vertical | Skiable Acres | Access Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aš | Karlovy Vary, CZ | 341' | 121 | Explore |
| Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area | Wisconsin, US | 312' | 649 | Explore |
| Hakuba Cortina | Nagano, JP | 1,768' | 247 | Explore |
| Hakuba Goryu | Nagano & Niigata, JP | 3,038' | 320 | Explore |
| Hakuba Happo-One | Nagano, JP | 3,514' | 544 | Explore |
| Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort | Hakuba, JP | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Hakuba Iwatake | Nagano & Niigata, JP | 1,772' | 310 | Explore |
| Hakuba Norikura | Nagano & Niigata, JP | 1,969' | 300 | Explore |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen | Nagano, JP | 1,969' | 420 | Explore |
| Hakuba Sanosaka | Nagano & Niigata, JP | 1,477' | 180 | Explore |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | Nagano Prefecture, JP | 1,165' | 768 | Explore |
| Mount Pinos Winter Sports Area | US | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Perkinstown Winter Sports Area | WI, US | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Petoskey Winter Sports Park | Michigan, US | 150' | 58 | Explore |
| Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex | Michigan, US | 627' | 489 | Explore |
| Snowstar Winter Sports Park | Illinois, US | 400' | 60 | Explore |
| Tsugaike Mountain Resort | Nagano, JP | 2,966' | 484 | Explore |
| Wintersportschule Krimml | Salzburg, AT | 150' | 58 | Explore |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hakuba Valley covered on the Epic Pass?
Yes. Vail Resorts full Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass include 5 consecutive complimentary days across all ten Hakuba Valley resorts.