Besides skiing, travellers staying in pet-friendly accommodation in Hakuba can enjoy visiting historical sites. Many can be found in the wider area of the Nagano Prefecture. If you like castles, Matsumoto Castle, a reconstructed feudal tower, contains 6 stories and a full museum of military history. For something more active, Naraijuku offers a historic walking area located along the Nakasendo Trail that’s full of heritage homes and shops. The Kozenji Temple offers a historic cemetery, a pagoda and cherry blossoms in season.
While staying at a holiday home in Hakuba, you might want to take some day trips around the Kitaazumi District and Nagano. You can meet wild macaques at Jigokudani Monkey Park, where they often soak in hot springs. Those interested in Japanese religious culture might visit Togakushi Shrine, which features a rock door to the Cave of Heaven. You might visit Daio Wasabi Farm and learn how to make pickled wasabi.
You can take a direct flight from Australia’s east coast to Tokyo Narita Airport and then take a 6.5-hour coach ride to Hakuba. If you prefer, you can take a bullet train from Tokyo to Nagano and then a bus to Hakuba that takes about an hour. Once in Hakuba, you can get a Japan Rail Pass that’s exclusive to visitors and lets you travel on any rail line throughout Japan including bullet trains.
When visiting Hakuba, you’ll want to try the sushi and sashimi. These dishes are iconic to Japan and have made their way far beyond, much to travellers’ delight. Sushi is a vinegared rice mixed with ingredients that often include raw fish, while sashimi is thinly sliced raw fish without rice. You might try Japanese curry, or karē raisu, which is usually made with different meat types plus onions, potatoes and carrots. Finally, you might sample desserts made with green tea matcha or adzuki bean ice cream.
When staying in Hakuba holiday accommodation, there are a few key facts to keep in mind to help you navigate Hakuba and the surrounding Kitaazumi District more easily. The population of Hakuba is about 9,000, while the Kitaazumi District’s population is about 36,500. The Japanese language includes many regional dialects, with the Tokyo dialect considered standard. You may hear English, but it’s a good idea to learn some basic Japanese before you go. Japan has several emergency service numbers. You can dial 110 to report a crime or 118 to report a fire or request an ambulance or medical assistance. You can also dial 119 from any phone for immediate connection to emergency services whatever your location. The local currency is the yen. You can exchange money at the Easy Exchange Hakuba. Peak travel season runs from December to late February, which is also ski season.
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