The name of Hakuba 47 Ski Resort originates from the concept of 4 seasons, 7 days a week. Also known as yon nana, Hakuba 47 is a Hakuba ski area that’s particularly great to head to for the day during the peak of winter.
Hakuba 47 shares a lift pass and is interconnected with the
Goryu Ski Resort which is generally much mellower than 47. What sets 47 apart from its other
Hakuba ski resort counterparts are the fantastic terrain park and the snow quality. Get on that white horse and ride 'til you get your powder fix!
Summary of Pros and Cons of Hakuba 47
Pros
- The slopes are much steeper than most of the other nearby resorts.
- Hakuba 47 Ski Resort is renowned for its terrain park and the halfpipe which is somewhat of a rarity in Japan.
- The quality of the snow is well retained due to the northerly aspect of the slopes.
- Like some of the other Hakuba resorts, 47 offers great views across to Happo One and the mountains that tower above it.
- Combined with Goryu, it offers decent sized terrain.
Cons
- There is no ski-in ski-out accommodation or village at Hakuba 47.
- There are better Hakuba ski areas for beginners.
Pro or Con Depending on your Perspective
- The resort has opened some treed areas where you’re allowed to ski and ride off-piste. The best trees require membership of the “Double Black Diamond Club” and you have the patience of a saint to make it through the arduous Japanese-esque processes and listen to a safety briefing that doesn’t actually cover any important safety aspects, and then you have to wear a poxy looking bib.
- The treed terrain includes some lovely steeps and leaps, but don’t expect fresh powder to last too long.
Hakuba 47 Ski and Snowboard Terrain
By itself the Hakuba 47 ski resort is rather small with only 6 lifts (including a gondola and a fast quad chair), 8 official runs, and 80 acres of piste terrain, yet combined with
Goryu it’s a decent sized resort.
Hakuba 47 has a little bit of terrain for the different ability levels. The official trail stats are 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 30% advanced and there are also several designated tree runs for advanced and expert riders. See the
Hakuba 47 skiing terrain and ratings for more information.
Where is Hakuba 47 Ski Resort?
Hakuba 47 is 5km by road from the Hakuba train station and 5km from Happo, the main tourist hub of the
Hakuba Valley. See the
Hakuba travel page for information on the location of Hakuba Japan and how to get there.
The Hakuba 47 Ski Resort is flanked by
Happo One ski resort to the north and
Goryu to the south. Goryu is interconnected with Hakuba 47 at the top, whilst it’s about 3km by shuttle bus between the base of Hakuba 47 and the Iimori base of Goryu.
It’s easy to get to Hakuba 47 for a day trip from the main Hakuba accommodation hubs, with regular bus services from Happo, Wadano and Echoland. Bus timetables are available from your accommodation, the Happo Information Centre, or at the bus stop.
Hakuba 47 Accommodation
There is no village or accommodation at the base of Hakuba 47. There are several
Hakuba 47 lodgings close by and
Goryu accommodation, but most people stay in Happo or Wadano. See the
Hakuba accommodation page for more information.
Facilities
The limited ski resort amenities are housed at the base of Hakuba 47. Hakuba 47 Sports Shop has ski and snowboard rentals and a retail section with basic accessories. There is also a kids’ snow area for parent supervised play. The base area has a few options for food and drinks including a large cafeteria, a pizza joint, an izakaya, a bar, and a taco outlet.
The Hakuba 47 Ski Academy International offers group and private ski lessons in English, whilst Hakuba Ski Concierge offers private lessons in English for both skiing and snowboarding, and they also offer door-to-door transport as part of the service.