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Lift Pass Info and Pricing for Hakuba Ski Resorts

Penke Panke Discount Tickets

Penke Panke has discount lift tickets that can be purchased right
at the lodge. Below is a table of the stock that is carried. Other passes
can be provided by the lodge upon advance request. It is appreciated to
advise us of the tickets you would like in advance to ensure we do not
sell out on the day.

Ticket Valid Adult Child Savings
1 Day - Happo One 1 Day 4,100 yen 2,100 yen 500/200 yen
2 Day - Happo One (Weekend) 2 Days 7,500 yen 4,000 yen 500/300 yen
2 Day - Happo One (Midweek) 2 Days 6,800 yen 3,800 yen 1,200/500 yen
2 Day - All Mountain 3 Days 8,500 yen 7,500 yen 700/900 yen
3 Day - All Mountain 5 Days 12,500 9,500 yen 1,300/1,100 yen
  • Preschoolers (under 6 and accompanied by adult) are free of charge.
  • 2 Day Midweek passes can only be commenced Sunday – Thursday.
  • 2 Day Weekend passes can be used day but most economical to use on Friday
    and Saturday.
  • Prices include all lifts and gondola


Security Deposits

All Happo One tickets require a 500 yen security deposit for the electronic pass that is
refunded by the mountain at the end of the passes use. Security deposits are required
at the other 7 mountains but is paid upon exchange of ticket voucher and is refunded
at the end of the of the passes use.


Happo-One Regular Lift Prices

Ticket Adult Child Senior Information
1 Day 4,600 yen 2,300 yen 3,600 yen Student (13-18) is 3,600yen
2 Day 8,000 yen 4,300 yen 6,500 yen To be used on consecutive days.
Morning Only 3,300 yen -- 3,300 yen 8:00pm - 1:00pm
Afternoon Only 3,300 yen -- 3,300 yen 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Night Ski 2,000 yen 1,000 yen 2,000 yen 2:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Preschoolers (under 6 and accompanied by adult) are free of charge.
  • 60 years old or more is considered a Senior.
  • Prices include all lifts and gondola.


Hakuba Alpen Resort Ticket - “Happy 7" Passes

Ticket Adult Child Information
Alpen Resort - 2 day 8,600 yen 5,300 yen This is a 3 resort ticket for
Happo-One, Iwatake & Tsugaike. Tickets do not need to be used on consecutive days. You change between the resorts on the same day.
Alpen Resort - 3 day 12,000 yen 7,500 yen
Alpen Resort - 4 day 15,600 yen 9,700 yen
Alpen Resort - 5 day 19,500 yen 12,100 yen
Alpen Resort - 6 day 23,400 yen 14,500 yen
  • Deposit of 500yen is required for all passes.
  • The deposit will be refunded when the pass is returned.
  • Children of pre-school age are free when accompanied by an adult.
  • Proof of age is required for Senior tickets.
  • The lifts are subject to close in high winds. (Refund is not possible.)


"All Mountain" Lift Tickets

All mountain lift tickets can be used at 8 of the resorts in the Hakuba Valley. Available from
2 to 7 days, they include 1-2 rest days. i.e. a 5 day ticket is valid over a 7 day period.

Customers are issued a series of vouchers that are presented at the lift counter office of the
resort they wish to ski at that day. Resorts with IC chip style lift tickets require a 1,000yen
deposit on the chip, which is refundable at the end of the day.

The tickets are only for short term inbound tourists, not for residences or nations of Japan.
The program was mainly set up to allow overseas agents to package lift tickets into their
guests travel itineraries. Smaller resorts may offer a lunch deal with the day ticket.

Skiing Days Valid over Adult Price Child Price
2 3 days 9,200 yen 5,600 yen
3 5 days 13,800 yen 8,400 yen
4 6 days 18,400 yen 11,200 yen
5 7days 23,000 yen 14,000 yen
6 8 days 27,600 yen 16,800 yen
7 9 days 32,200 yen 19,600 yen

Tickets are Valid at:

  • Tsugaike Kogen
  • Hakuba Iwatake
  • Happo One
  • Hakuba 47
  • Hakuba Goryu
  • Sun Alpina Sanosaka
  • Hakuba Highland
  • Hakuba Minekata

Advantages:
- All in one tickets that can be purchased before you arrive.
- Valid at almost all the resorts overseas guests will want to use
- No language issues at the ticket booth, just give them the ticket and
they will fix you up with a day pass.

Disadvantages :
- Only one resort per day possible (except 47/Goryu)
- Still need to get a ticket every day from the tickets office
- Not much of a saving on standard day tickets

Recommendation :
The easiest to use ticket in Hakuba, and worth the little extra for the sake of
convenience. For those watching their pennies a saving can be made by purchasing
the Happo one 2 day passes particularly the 2 day Happoone Midweek pass. Cortina
ski resort offers a 3,800 yen lift ticket which includes a 1,000 yen meal coupon and
free Onsen.