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- Hakuba
Hakuba
At the heart of the Japanese Alps is Hakuba, a popular ski
resort only three hours' drive from downtown Tokyo. Hakuba is among
the largest skiing resorts in Japan, incorporating 10 resorts and
seven ski areas. It played host to the 1998 Winter Olympics (as
part of the Nagano prefecture), and some of the facilities are
still in use, including the Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium and the
Hakuba Olympic Village Memorial Hall.
With a variety of après ski activities, Hakuba is a fun place
off the slopes as well. There are a number of good restaurants
serving both western and Asian cuisine, and many hotels have
relaxing hot spring baths. The main nightlife area in Hakuba is in
Echoland.
Hakuba is also a popular summer resort, and is a good place for
outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, rock
climbing, and white water rafting. Day tours to Matsumoto Castle
are a popular excursion.
Information & Facts
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
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