Guidebook for 北安曇郡
Food Scene
Mon Pigeon is a little off the beaten path just past Echoland. It is known for it's delicious baked goods, including a wide variety of cakes. Perhaps what it is most famous for, is its two very friendly mascots-two massive golden retrievers who may greet you as you walk in the door.
19 locals recommend
Mon Pigeon
828-333 HokujōMon Pigeon is a little off the beaten path just past Echoland. It is known for it's delicious baked goods, including a wide variety of cakes. Perhaps what it is most famous for, is its two very friendly mascots-two massive golden retrievers who may greet you as you walk in the door.
Hanairo is small shop that sells daily changing flavors of handmade gelato. This place is a local favorite!
10 locals recommend
Hanairo
Hanairo is small shop that sells daily changing flavors of handmade gelato. This place is a local favorite!
A burger shop/cafe/bar with both delicious burgers and coffee as well as happy hour and specials daily. It is especially known for it's great live music during the winter season, which sometimes features very famous guests. Hours are 7am - 10pm, but the best get there early--this place is always busy in the evenings!
6 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
4777 HokujōA burger shop/cafe/bar with both delicious burgers and coffee as well as happy hour and specials daily. It is especially known for it's great live music during the winter season, which sometimes features very famous guests. Hours are 7am - 10pm, but the best get there early--this place is always busy in the evenings!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pub
4683-2 HokujōKnown for its drinks and music.
Jack's Sports Bar
5083 HokujōSpacious bar with weekly karaoke and trivia.
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4836 和田野の森Small bar with a lot of character.
Sightseeing
Known for its spectacular views of the Japanese Alps, which you can enjoy from the hotel onsen (open to the public until around 7pm).
Hakuba Highland Hotel
21582 HokujōKnown for its spectacular views of the Japanese Alps, which you can enjoy from the hotel onsen (open to the public until around 7pm).
Parks & Nature
Take a couple ski lifts up (or the Gondola) to reach a 40 min hiking trail (moderately steep, but well maintained) to reach the pond. Only open in summer.
Nagano
Take a couple ski lifts up (or the Gondola) to reach a 40 min hiking trail (moderately steep, but well maintained) to reach the pond. Only open in summer.
Essentials
Big supermarket has most essentials at affordable prices. There is also a laundromat here.
29 locals recommend
The Big Hakubaten Supermarket
1007 HokujōBig supermarket has most essentials at affordable prices. There is also a laundromat here.
A grocery store that is known for it's fresh, cheap produce usually sourced from local farms.
27 locals recommend
A-Coop
6398-1 HokujōA grocery store that is known for it's fresh, cheap produce usually sourced from local farms.
Has most essentials like milk and bananas, but sells out incredibly fast during the winter season.
12 locals recommend
Lawson
5690-1 HokujōHas most essentials like milk and bananas, but sells out incredibly fast during the winter season.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge mountain to ski on with lovely views of surrounding mountains, and on clear days, Mt. Fuji!
29 locals recommend
Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort
HokujoHuge mountain to ski on with lovely views of surrounding mountains, and on clear days, Mt. Fuji!
Getting Around
Windy Car Rental
2443-1 HokujōThis is the main bus hub in Hakuba. There is a bus for almost every ski resort in Hakuba here.
17 locals recommend
Happo Bus Terminal 八方インフォメーションセンター
HokujōThis is the main bus hub in Hakuba. There is a bus for almost every ski resort in Hakuba here.