Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Iwatake, Hakuba Iwatake, Iwatake Snow Field
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Typically mid December to late March
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://iwatake-mountain-resort.com/winter
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 309
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 4229
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 2461
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1768
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- terrain · beginner
- 30
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- terrain · intermediate
- 50
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- terrain · advanced
- 20
- Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Gondola sightseeing and mountain viewpoints; mountain biking; trekking; mountain carting.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
The sourced lift count includes the gondola and chairlifts. The snowfall figure remains a historical climate reference.
Hakuba Valley — Iwatake overview ↗Gondola access, varied terrain, sightseeing terrace and White Park; existing sourced mountain categories retained. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Iwatake official terrain list ↗East beginner slope; North and South/Five Side terrain; Sunny Valley descent and differentiated terrain. Previous-season status and exact open times excluded. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Iwatake White Park winter activities ↗Non-ski sightseeing, separated children’s snow play, snowshoe routes and pet sightseeing via gondola. Leashes required; pets excluded from pistes. Prior-season dates and expanded dog-run cancellation not promoted as current availability. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Iwatake resort overview ↗Separate green/winter activities, Mountain Harbor and City Bakery, mountain biking and woodland trekking. No Snow Peak design claim supported. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Retained valley transport context ↗Tokyo/Nagano arrival choices and valley shuttle pass-dependent fare; reused H57 receipt, no exact Iwatake route promised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Retained Hakuba public baths ↗Several distinct public baths with different locations and seasonal access; reused H59 receipt. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Sierra Resort Hakuba — official hotel ↗A forest-set Hakuba hotel with several room categories, seasonal cuisine using local produce, indoor and outdoor natural hot-spring baths, and separately bookable private bathing rooms. No park-window view, 47 slopeside access, demo-rental shop or universal resort shuttle is established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Sierra Resort Hakuba — access ↗Operator identifies 14863-6 Hokujo, Hakuba and emphasizes access to Iwatake and Tsugaike. Arrival directions include a hotel transfer or taxi from Hakuba Station. This is a valley hotel; a specific journey to Hakuba47 must be planned separately. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Pension Meteor — retained A01 operator review ↗Retained A01 review of the Pension section supports Misorano near Echoland, ensuite or shared-bath rooms, shared light-cooking facilities, laundry, shared family ofuro and a winter restaurant. The named pension is a distinct replacement; it is not established as a rename or correction of Raichi. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Snowbeds B&B — retained October 27 review ↗Exact existing Snowbeds card and evidence preserved: Echoland location, twin/queen and dorm choices, nearby restaurants and shops. No new fetch. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
La Neige Nishikan — about ↗Operator explicitly identifies La Neige Nishikan as formerly La Neige Honkan, a Tudor-style manor in Wadano at 4748 Hokujo. Listed transfers cover Hakuba Station/Happo Bus Terminal, HHG restaurants and scheduled Iwatake service. It does not establish a Cortina shuttle. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
La Neige Nishikan — room types ↗Room inventory includes standard/superior/deluxe twins, maisonette triple and family rooms with Western beds. Deluxe rooms list Jacuzzi bathtubs. Structural room information only: summer route does not verify winter package terms or all-room bath features. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Morino Lodge Hakuba — property page ↗Wadano lodge near Happo gondola and resort-bus stops. Western and Japanese-style ensuite rooms, breakfast, lounge/bar with evening pizza, laundry, drying room and waxing facilities. Staff can help arrange arrival pickups. Nearby buses are distinct from a guaranteed all-resort hotel shuttle. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Iwatake official school directory ↗Ski group/private instruction; separate snowboard school; gondola-base reception. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Iwatake official rental directory ↗SPICY rents winter equipment in Iwatake’s new base center. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Evergreen International Ski School FAQ ↗English instruction; rental equipment and lift passes arranged separately. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Evergreen private ski and snowboard lessons ↗Private ski/snowboard lessons include Iwatake among supported resorts. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
SPICY ski and snowboard hire ↗SPICY’s direct rental website and booking route. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR — official Iwatake resort ↗The operator describes a summit terrace at 1,289 m with views of the Northern Alps, adjacent THE CITY BAKERY, drinks, bakery goods and sandwiches, and indoor eating space. Gondola travel is required. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mimi’s Restaurant & Bar ↗The operator describes Italian cooking and wine at its Phoenix Hotel restaurant in Lower Wadano. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
レストラン | 白馬樅の木ホテル ↗The hotel lists The Pub among its operated nearby venues, describes craft beer and cocktails, and identifies winter operation. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
白馬樅の木ホテル ↗The hotel gives its address in Wadano. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
ECHOLAND - HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin ↗The Echoland neighborhood guide describes Mockingbird as a bar with drinks and food. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hakuba Happo-one official winter resort — village dining directory ↗The official resort directory lists Local cuisine Ohyokkuri as a local dining option and provides its map link. This establishes the name and local-cuisine dining purpose, not a particular dish, street address or slopeside position. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
