Hakuba White Fox Co. · Green Season

Spring, Summer, Autumn – Come Experience Green Season in Hakuba.

Mountain adventures, lake days, autumn colours and time together.

Explore Hakuba at your own pace, with activities for families, friends and outdoor adventurers. Our team can help you choose your chalet and plan your stay.

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Explore the valley

Things to do in Green Season

Start with Hakuba’s main mountain and lake destinations, then add an adventure or a slower day.

Iwatake Mountain Resort

Plan a full day around the gondola, panoramic views at Hakuba Mountain Harbor and THE CITY BAKERY. Explore the mountaintop, visit Hitotoki-no-Mori, or add a scenic swing experience; mountain biking offers a more active option.
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Happo Pond reflecting Hakuba’s mountains under a blue sky

Happo-One & Happo Pond

Ride the lifts into the alpine landscape, then follow the mountain trail towards Happo Pond. For a slower outing, enjoy the scenery at Mountain Beach. Choose your walk around the weather and your group’s ability.
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Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden

Take the gondola up to alpine flowers, mountain views and walking trails. The garden changes throughout the green season, making it a rewarding visit for nature lovers and photographers.
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Tsugaike Nature Park

A gondola and ropeway journey brings you to high-altitude wetlands, boardwalks and seasonal alpine plants. Allow time to explore at your own pace and choose a route suited to your group.
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Lake Aoki: Kayak, Canoe & SUP

Spend a day on Lake Aoki’s clear water, paddling beside wooded shores. Choose a guided kayak, shared canoe or stand-up paddleboard experience, with an operator who can match the session to your group.
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Hakuba47 Family Adventure

Combine the gondola and forest activities with family fun at the base area. Seasonal options include a mini train, unusual bicycles, kids’ play facilities and supervised fish-catching sessions.
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Guided River Adventures

Try rafting on the Hime River, a ducky outing or canyoning with an experienced guide. These are more adventurous ways to explore the valley’s waterways; routes and participation requirements vary by operator and conditions.
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Downhill Mountain Biking at Iwatake

Ride Iwatake Resort’s mountain-bike trails, from flowing beginner routes to more challenging downhill terrain. Rentals and guided sessions can help you choose suitable equipment and a course for your experience.
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Trekking

Explore Happo Pond, Tsugaike Nature Park, the Kotoomi trails at Goryu or Iwatake’s Nezuko Forest. Choose from woodland walks, wetland boardwalks and alpine trails to suit your group and the weather.
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Mountain Climbing

Explore the Northern Japan Alps on more demanding mountain routes, including peaks such as Shirouma and Goryu. Plan around your experience, equipment and current trail conditions; a local guide can help with route selection.
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Paragliding

See Hakuba’s mountains and valley from above on a tandem paragliding experience. Fly with an instructor and enjoy a different perspective on the alpine landscape. Flights depend on weather and seasonal operations.
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Hot Air Balloon Experiences

Start the day with a tethered hot-air balloon experience and views across Hakuba’s mountain landscape. A memorable outing for families and friends; check seasonal availability and weather conditions with the operator.
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Forest Ropes & EX Adventure

Challenge yourself on elevated ropes, bridges and ziplines at Hakuba EX Adventure. Work your way through the course with family or friends, with equipment and instructions provided by the operator.
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Green Sports Forest

Enjoy a relaxed family day among the trees, with tennis, mallet golf and outdoor play. It is a useful change of pace between bigger mountain excursions.
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Onsen & Quiet Evenings

Finish an active day in a local hot spring, or enjoy dinner and a BBQ back at your chalet. Clear nights offer a chance to look at the stars; seasonal firefly outings can be checked with our team.

A few suggestions for how to spend your time in green season!

It’s easy to spend a full day at Iwatake with its numerous activities. Summer adventures on Lake Aoki provide endless fun in July and August, while October’s autumn colours are a major attraction.

If you want guided fun, Evergreen Outdoor Center offers guided paddling, canyoning, mountain biking, hiking and climbing, plus summer camps. Hakuba Lion Adventure offers balloon experiences, lake paddling, a Lake Aoki sauna, night cruises and indoor crafts.

Guests love BBQing at their accommodation throughout green season.

Your green-season base

Where to stay in Green Season

Every chalet featured below has air conditioning in every bedroom, plus an outdoor deck, yard or firepit to enjoy time outside. All our homes offer BBQs for relaxed meals together throughout green season.