Hakuba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hakuba

With a population of 9,246, Hakuba is a must-see destination in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hakuba to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hakuba

Hakuba in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 431
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakuba in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 431
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hakuba in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hakuba, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Hakuba

Plane

Although Hakuba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 37 miles from Hakuba.

Car

Another option to get to Hakuba is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 127 miles from Hakuba. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Hakuba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 37 miles from Hakuba.

Car

Another option to get to Hakuba is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 127 miles from Hakuba. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hakuba

Airlines serving Hakuba

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (841 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakuba

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel La Neige Higashikan to great affordable options like the Hotel Hakuba Berg-Land, Hakuba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 546 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 651 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sakka Sanso and Tabist More Resort Hakuba Excel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakuba

Most booked hotels in Hakuba

Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 667+
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 506+
Hotel Oak Forest
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 397+
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 617+

Hiring a car in Hakuba

Expect to pay AED 4.15 per litre in Hakuba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.80 and AED 66.40.

Expect to pay AED 4.15 per litre in Hakuba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.80 and AED 66.40.