Itinerary
8 days · 17 stops · ¥150,000–¥250,000 · 1 view
Sat, Dec 12 – Sat, Dec 19
8 days — Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort, Sakanaya Matsumoto, Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort, Matsumoto Castle, and more.
Days

Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
Nagano
Ski Mania / Public domain
Schedule
Day 01 of 08Land at HND · Sat, Dec 12 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Nagano · 4 nights
Sat, Dec 12 → Wed, Dec 16 · 1 guest
EXPLORE
白馬八方尾根スキー場
Stay ~4h 30m
Hakuba Station
Straight onto the Olympic downhill slopes for a first afternoon of cruising wide groomers.
~1h 34m by car·Get directions
EXPLORE
さかなや松本
Stay ~1h 30m
Matsumoto Station
Local seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches from the nearby waters. Entry ¥¥ Moderate.
Getting around
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
View JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass →Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥20,500–¥35,000 / person / day
¥165,000–¥280,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs, 7 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
Before you go
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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