Hakuba Norikura Ski Resort Guide
Hakuba Norikura, Japan
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Resort Height | 700m2,297ft |
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Hakuba Norikura
The Japanese ski resort of Hakuba Norikura is at an altitude of 700m2,297ft.
Summary
Hakuba Norikura has direct access to 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 15 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Hakuba Norikura offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Hakuba Norikura offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Hakuba Norikura.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Hakuba Norikura?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 20 October, with around 3cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,265m4,150ft | Snow to 869m2,851ft |
Ski Area Stats
Hakuba Norikura Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 15 | |
Altitudes
Hakuba Norikura Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,300m4,265ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 700m2,297ft |
| Resort Altitude (Hakuba Norikura) | 700m2,297ft |
| Max Vertical | 600m1,969ft |
Location and Map
Where is Hakuba Norikura?
This ski resort is in Nagano, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Hakuba Norikura open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Hakuba Norikura, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Hakuba Norikura Tourist Office for the latest.
