Essentials
The Big Hakubaten Supermarket
1007 HokujōDiscount grocery store.
Business Hours: 9:00-21:00
24-hour convenience store. ATM, copy, fax, print services are also offered.
11 locals recommend
Seven-Eleven
828-231 Hokujo24-hour convenience store. ATM, copy, fax, print services are also offered.
Shopping
Go-to place for your outdoor gears for summer and winter season, including backcounrty skiing, at cheaper rates.
6 locals recommend
Rapie Mountain Equipment
397 HokujōGo-to place for your outdoor gears for summer and winter season, including backcounrty skiing, at cheaper rates.
Offers a wide range of Patagonia gear. Some out-of-season items are offered at discount price. Movies, talks, and other events are occasionally held here.
17 locals recommend
Patagonia Hakuba Store
6389-1 HokujōOffers a wide range of Patagonia gear. Some out-of-season items are offered at discount price. Movies, talks, and other events are occasionally held here.
In addition to the shopping experience, the view of Hakuba's Japan Alps from the cafe is worth visiting.
21 locals recommend
The North Face Gravity
5930-1 HokujōIn addition to the shopping experience, the view of Hakuba's Japan Alps from the cafe is worth visiting.
Food Scene
Steak restaurant loved by locals and visitors, and quality is top-notch. Be sure to book in advance as seatings are limited.
11 locals recommend
Niku Masa
836-125 HokujōSteak restaurant loved by locals and visitors, and quality is top-notch. Be sure to book in advance as seatings are limited.
Outstanding coffee and sandwiches. Opens at 8am and it's also a great place to start your day.
38 locals recommend
Sounds Like Café
3020-504 HokujoOutstanding coffee and sandwiches. Opens at 8am and it's also a great place to start your day.
Authentic soba restaurant. Great for dinner as well with an amazing selection of sake and Japanese dishes.
16 locals recommend
Zen
3020-49 HokujōAuthentic soba restaurant. Great for dinner as well with an amazing selection of sake and Japanese dishes.
Riki
3020-90 瑞穂Authentic soba restaurant. Great view of mountains from inside.
Everything Else
Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
24196-47 KamishiroSki and snowboard!
Ski and snowboard! Lift pass here is a bit less expensive, and more friendly to beginners. Cross-country ski track is available for free.
21 locals recommend
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
Ski and snowboard! Lift pass here is a bit less expensive, and more friendly to beginners. Cross-country ski track is available for free.
Soak into the mineral rich natural hot spring after the day of skiing and snowboarding.
7 locals recommend
Hakuba Happo Onsen (Hot Spring)
HokujōSoak into the mineral rich natural hot spring after the day of skiing and snowboarding.