Thinking of skiing in Japan on a budget? Here's a comprehensive guide with all the information you need to plan a cost-saving ...

Last year, we finally made solid plans to visit Hakuba, a popular ski destination near some of Japan's mountain ranges. We planned to spend a few days in Tokyo first, so we researched Japan's ...

Hakuba is arguably the best ski resort near Tokyo, not least thanks to its easy accessibility from the city. While ski season has wrapped up, the mountains are still calling – especially during ...

Tokyo, the capital city, is smack in the middle of Honshu and ... The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like ...

For comparison, a seat on the bus from Nagano to Tokyo Disneyland, a distance of some 250 kilometers, can be had for around ¥4,000. Tourism to Hakuba, which had been on a slow-but-steady decline ...

A meal with beer is ¥2,100. Hakuba Valley, a two-hour train ride from Tokyo, is Japan’s largest ski destination. It is streaked with over 200 runs that cater to all levels — from alpine ...

Some overseas guests even travel directly from Tokyo's airports, racking up a one-way fare of more than 1,300 dollars. The good times extend far beyond Hakuba. The Japan National Tourism ...