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Hakuba, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Hakuba is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 9,246. Elevation: 2,303 ft (702 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 9,246 |
| Population Density | 127 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6982°, 137.8619° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.7 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Hakuba
Hakuba is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 9,246. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet (702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hakuba vs Japan Average
Income: Hakuba vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 296 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,698 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hakuba
Hakuba has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 967 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Area | 73.1 sq mi (189.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6982°N, 137.8619°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 102 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 118 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 83 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 111 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 100 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 118 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 60 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 92 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 28 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 29 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 31 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 58 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 60 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 67 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 71 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 79 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 92 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 96 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 115 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Hakuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (3.0").
Schools in Hakuba
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白馬村立白馬北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県白馬高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Hakuba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishimaru Shinya Memorial Hall | ||||
| Omachi Energy Museum | ||||
| Togakushi Ninja Museum | ||||
| ふる里漫画館 | ||||
| 伴月楼記念館 | ||||
| 信州新町化石博物館 | ||||
| 信州新町美術館 | ||||
| 千曲市稲荷山宿・蔵し館 | ||||
| 塩の道資料館 | ||||
| 大町山岳博物館 | ||||
| 小川村郷土歴史館 ふるさとらんど小川 | ||||
| 小谷村郷土館 | ||||
| 戸隠そば博物館 とんくるりん | ||||
| 戸隠地質化石博物館 | ||||
| 有島生馬記念館 | ||||
| 栂池ヒュッテ記念館 | ||||
| 欅平ビジターセンター | ||||
| 武水別神社神官 松田邸 |
Libraries in Hakuba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白馬村図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Hakuba
53 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hakuba
45 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hakuba
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hakuba
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hakuba
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hakuba
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hakuba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hakuba
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hakuba
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hakuba
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hakuba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hakuba
87 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hakuba
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hakuba
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 北野社 | |
| 平川神社 | |
| 御堂 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明諏訪神社 | |
| 蕨平観音堂 | |
| 青鬼神社 | |
| 飯森神社奥社 | |
| 飯田十三佛堂 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hakuba
What is the population of Hakuba?
Hakuba has a population of 9,246 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 73.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hakuba expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hakuba?
Hakuba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hakuba?
The job market in Hakuba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 296 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hakuba?
The median home value in Hakuba is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.