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17-536: Hakuba ( 白馬村 , Hakuba-mura ) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture , Japan . As of April 1, 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,007 in 4267 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km. The total area of the village is 189.36 square kilometres (73.11 sq mi). Hakuba is located in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern part of

34-792: A common lift ticket and there are free shuttle buses to get around to the different ski areas. The ski resorts from north to south are: Cortina, Norikura, Tsugaike Kogen, Iwatake, Happo-One , Hakuba 47 ( ja ), Goryu, Sanosaka, Kashimayari and Jigatake. Hakuba offers varied forms of skiing across the resorts but it is generally very well suited to beginners and intermediates with many long perfectly groomed runs and fantastic fall-line. There's also some back country skiing on offer. Hakuba has lessons and guiding available through both traditional Japanese ski schools and International ski schools including Hakuba Ski Concierge, Evergreen International Ski School, Happo-one Ski and Snowboard School, Hakuba Snow Sports School and Hakuba 47 Ski Academy International. During

51-537: A controversy between the Nagano Organizing Committee (NAOC) and the FIS over lengthening the course by 120 m (390 ft) or 15 seconds at most. NAOC refused on its promise of environmental stewardship despite the fact that FIS pointed out that 600,000 recreational skiers a year competed in that special zone and asked why elite skiers could not compete in the same area. In November 1997, the issue

68-924: A village's extent is contained within a prefecture. Villages are larger than a local settlement; each is a subdivision of rural district ( 郡 , gun ) , which are subdivided into towns and villages with no overlap and no uncovered area. As a result of mergers and elevation to higher statuses, the number of villages in Japan is decreasing. As of 2006, 13 prefectures no longer have any villages: Tochigi (since March 20, 2006), Fukui (since March 3, 2006), Ishikawa (since March 1, 2005), Shizuoka (since July 1, 2005), Hyōgo (since April 1, 1999), Mie (since November 1, 2005), Shiga (since January 1, 2005), Hiroshima (since November 5, 2004), Yamaguchi (since March 20, 2006), Ehime (since January 16, 2005), Kagawa (since April 1, 1999), Nagasaki (since October 1, 2005), and Saga (since March 20, 2006). Atarashiki-mura (which

85-433: Is an autonomous village community) is not included in the list below because it is not a separate municipality. The following is a list of disputed villages in the southern Kuril Islands . The territories are de facto administered by Russia but are claimed by Japan as part of Nemuro Subprefecture , Hokkaido. Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort Happoone receives an average snowfall of 11 metres per season. Happoone

102-542: Is higher than all other ski resorts resulting in quality snow but leaves you exposed to the climate and weather conditions. The resort was constructed in 1958. In the lead-up to the 1998 Games, a test event was held in February 1996 that led to complaints by skiers to the International Ski Federation (FIS) that the 1,680 m (5,510 ft) course for men's downhill was too short. This led to

119-490: Is located in a mountain basin in far northwestern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Toyama Prefecture to the west. The 2900 meter Ushiro-Tateyama Mountains border the village to the west. Much of the village is within the borders of the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park . The village has humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ), with cold, extremely snowy winters, and warm, rainy summers. With temperatures cooled by

136-618: The Edo period . Hakuba was once part of the route called the Salt Road used to bring salt and other marine products from the coast at Itoigawa in Echigo Province (now Niigata Prefecture ). However, much of the area was still virgin forest well into the Meiji period , and a census in 1881 counted only 31 households. The modern village of Hakuba was established on September 30, 1956 by

153-548: The Japanese Alps and is a popular ski resort. It is also the starting point for trekking Mount Shirouma and Mount Goryu , two of the One Hundred Mountains of Japan . As the surrounding valley has an annual snow fall of over 11 meters, it is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics (Alpine, Ski Jump, Crosscountry). Hakuba

170-633: The Sea of Japan (northward), Nagano City (eastward) and the Tateyama Kurobe Dam area (southward), Hakuba is also a popular summer vacation area which offers a variety of outdoor activities at an altitude of 700–800 metres, e.g. hiking, rafting/shower climbing, paragliding, mountain bike, bird sighting etc. Other day activities to enjoy include visiting the snow monkeys, kimono experiences, Taiko drumming, traditional cooking classes, Matsumoto castle tours and more. The Hakuba Valley (which also includes

187-570: The Nagano Prefectural Board of Education. Hakuba International School will be the newest school within the region. The international school is a boarding school which allows students from Japan to experience the tranquility and adventure Hakuba has to offer. The school follows the International Baccalaureate system which helps students focus on global issues such as living sustainably. Surrounded by

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204-586: The elevation, monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from −2.8 °C (27.0 °F) in January to 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) in July. Hakuba receives 6 meters of snowfall annually, with most snowfall occurring in the months of January and February. The area of present-day Hakuba was part of ancient Shinano Province and was part of the territory controlled by Matsumoto Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate of

221-419: The merger of the villages of Hokujo and Kamishiro. Hakuba and surrounding municipalities were impacted by a reported 6.7 magnitude earthquake on 22 November 2014. The quake hit at 10:08   pm at a depth of 5 km causing a number of residential properties to collapse and injuring at least 41 people. Despite some localized road damage and a suspension of rail services on sections of the Ōito Line , there

238-424: The neighboring cities of Omachi and Otari) is home to 10 resorts, including 135 lifts (inc. 5 gondolas) accessing over 200 runs that offer an expanse of terrain and at least 14 terrain parks. There are 960 hectares of skiable terrain which equates to 137  km of piste. The Hakuba ski resorts are not interconnected via the slopes (except for Hakuba 47 and Goryu, and Cortina and Norikura), but they can be accessed off

255-679: The winter, many athletes go to the Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium to challenge themselves with the 90-meter and 120-meter jumps they offer. It is a perfect place for advanced skiers to test their skills. The stadium also provides activities for all levels. Villages of Japan A village ( 村 , mura ) is a local administrative unit in Japan . It is a local public body along with prefecture ( 県 , ken , or other equivalents) , city ( 市 , shi ) , and town ( 町 , chō , sometimes machi ) . Geographically,

272-406: Was however no major impact on hotels or ski tourism related infrastructure. Per Japanese census data, the population of Hakuba peaked around the year 2000 and has declined since. The economy of Hakuba is heavily dependent on seasonal tourism. Hakuba has two public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village has one public high school operated by

289-647: Was resolved between the FIS and NAOC by adding an extra 85 m (279 ft) to the run. This was in follow-up to the FIS threatening not to run the event for the Games if the course length issue was not resolved. Course designer Bernhard Russi of Switzerland , the 1972 Winter Olympic champion in the alpine skiing downhill event, agreed to this. [REDACTED] Media related to Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort at Wikimedia Commons 36°42′07″N 137°50′14″E  /  36.702077°N 137.837133°E  / 36.702077; 137.837133 This article about

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