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The latest updates and special deals from Morino Lodge, Hakuba, Japan.

  • Morino Lodge Hakuba view from above

    “Morino” is Japanese for “of the Forest”, hence, we are the “Lodge of the Forest“. Take a look at this drone footage of Morino Lodge Hakuba & surrounding area to see why the name is apt. There`s a…

  • Morino Whitecap Backcountry Tours

    Morino Lodge has partnered with one of Canada’s premier backcountry skiing operators; Whitecap Alpine to provide a Backcountry experience that`s nothing short of exceptional. Whether you’re new to…

  • Another great staff season edit

    Thanks to last season Morino lodge staff member Seth Hampson for an excellent Season edit. Alas, Seth has joined the corporate ladder so he can’t make it back again for more of the same this season.…

  • Hakuba Open for the 17/18 season!

    Something was in the air yesterday and boards were duly waxed and season passes picked up and ready in case the snow gods provided – Which they did! A glorious crisp bluebird morning followed by an…

  • Pitted in Hakuba

    The coming seasons Morino Staff are gonna have a hard time outdoing the video edits from the 2017 crew. Here, our man Rowen gives us some 80`s retro & of course a lot of Hakuba powder turns on his…

  • ….walk on a winter`s day.

    Ok, it ain`t exactly winter yet, but its getting very close. & besides, if it wasn`t for skiing & snowboarding, Autumn would be my favorite season in Hakuba. Crisp air, technicolor mountains, great…

  • Myoko Rising

    There`s no doubt that Myoko Kogen is being discovered by powder enthusiasts & by those wanting a heavy dose of small town Japan. This drone footage captured by Morino Lodge Myoko manager & stalwart…

  • The Terios Kids….working hard for their livin!

    Winter 2017 in Hakuba & Myoko was a very good one indeed…..& we have proof! As, the Morino staff pumped out several excellent edits. In this one, the Terios Kids aka the Morino Pizza boys show us…

  • Hakuba is open!

    The long wait for snow is over and with a hefty dump last night, Happo and Tsugaike opened for the 2016/17 winter season! Free Manju cookies were handed out by the Hakuba mascot as the first lifts…

  • Hakuba MountainLife Magazine issue #5

    Hakuba Backcountry – Hakuba Mountainlife Magazine issue #5 will be on the shelves at all our lodges & chalets. It’s an excellent resource for knowledge and inspiration about backcountry skiing &…

  • Washington Post on Skiing in Myoko

    “Trumpageddon” is not the only thing making headlines in the Washington Post. Check out this spread on skiing in Myoko & staying at Morino Lodge. Thanks @jbriley66, johnbriley.com The slopes, the…

  • Hakuba – Powder, Peaks and Pillows

    Hakuba and the three P’s – Peaks, Pillows and Pow. Travis Rice has summed up in three words, why we couldn’t leave this wonderful valley we call home! Outfootage from Travis rice’s new movie, The…