Summer Guide
Discover Hakuba in summer, with spectacular alpine scenery, mountain hiking, cycling, canyoning and outdoor adventures in the heart of the Japanese Alps.
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Hiking
Hakuba is located in the northern part of the Japanese alps which is the largest national park in Japan and considered to be the mountaineering and hiking mecca of Japan.
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Mountain Biking
Mountain biking season is from Golden week until November. There are also some amazing trails to the south in Matsumoto which can be ridden from March.
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Canyoning
Canyoning can be described as walking, climbing, rappelling,jumping, scrambling, and swimming down canyons, waterfalls and natural pools and is becoming one of the most popular activities in Hakuba!
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Paragliding
Paragliding is a recreational and competitive windsport that can best be described as a hybrid of hang gliding and parachuting.
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Whitewater Sports
The surrounding peaks, rugged valleys and melting snow make for great conditions for whitewater sports.