2020/03/26
A New Experience-Based Tour is now Available!
Experience the history and culture of Hakusan City with this hands-on tour. Reservations are now available, customized to fit your interests.
Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance, by filling in the attached file and sending it to the below email.
Email: hakusan@urara-hakusanbito.com
TEL: 076-259-5893
> Guided Tour of Tsurugi and Matto and Application Form
> Snow Stay Package and Application Form
*The following cancellation fees apply from two days before the reservation
2 days prior: 30% | 1 day prior: 40% | reservation day (with contact in-advance): 50% | reservation day (no-show, or without contact in-advance): 100%
2019/12/26
Free 1-Day Hakusan Ichirino onsen Ski Resort lift ticket
We are holding a special campaign where guests who hold non-Japanese nationality and stay at participating accommodation facilities in Hakusan Ichirino Onsen, receive a free 1 day lift pass! 500 people only!
https://www.japan.travel/2020/en/campaigns/018/
2019/09/30
Hourai Festival
Date: October 5 (Sat) – 6 (Sun), 2019
This weekend the Hourai Festival will be held in the town of Tsurugi. This festival is the Autumn Festival of the Kinkengu Shrine, and has been held every year for over 800 years. Several huge, hand-made floats about 5 meters tall carried on the shoulders of the townspeople, making for an impressive sight.
At the free rest house “Yokomachi Urarakan” you can receive free festival sushi “Sasazushi”, and local sake. Local goods will also be sold here.
2019/08/30
Hakusan Shirakawa-go Ultramarathon
The Hakusan Shirakawa-go 100km Ultramarathon begins on Sunday the 8th of September, 2019. With the World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Hakusan Tedorigawa Geopark as its stage, this tournament will put 1,200 runners to the test as they travel through the nature of Hakusan, all the way from the mountains to the sea.
Guests are encouraged to come support these brave athletes from the sidelines and finish line, while enjoying the beautiful surrounds.
2019/07/12
Hakusan Ichirino Illuminations – Connecting Hakusan through light
Beautiful LED illuminations are lighting up the night sky at Ichirino Ski Resort. They are on for 4 hours after the sun sets and change colour every 30 minutes. There are bathing and accommodation facilities in the local area for those who wish to relax and fully enjoy the colourful lights.
2019/05/17
Mikawa Okaeri Festival
The Mikawa Okaeri Festival will be held on the 18th (Sat) and 19th(Sun)of May.
Beautiful carriages decorated with traditional crafts such as gold and silver coloured lacquer and the portable shrine will be paraded through the streets filling the town with a lively festive atmosphere. You can also see young men wearing Hakama(Traditional male Japanese clothing) with their family crest on, playing trumpets all around town.
Ski Resorts
2018/12/22 OPEN(scheduled)
The two ski resorts located
in the foothills of Mt. Hakusan , Hakusan Seymour and Hakusan Ichirino resort ,
will open from the 22nd!
Hakusan Seymour Ski Resort
: Try challenging slopes and enjoy a variety of different courses.
Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort
: Enjoy the widest slope in Ishikawa prefecture and revamped childrens snow
park.
Tedori Gorge
Tedori Gorge,created by the Tedori River that flows from Mt. Hakusan to
the Japan Sea,is a beautiful 8km stretch of gorge which includes the 32m
high dynamic Watagataki Waterfall.
For more information
Hakusan Onsen Resorts
The active volcano of Mt.Hakusan has given rise to 14 onsen resorts (hot
springs) within Hakusan City , and a variety of smoothing waters can be
enjoyed.
Together with great scenery and cuisine you can hop from one to another
for the ultimate in relaxation.
List of Hakusan Onsen Resorts
Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road
You can drive along this 33.3km long beautiful mountain road that joins Ishikawa and Gifu prefecture together.
There are many places to see, for example, Ubaga Falls,Fukube Falls and
Sanpoiwa Parking Lot.
In the direction of Gifu prefecture the road leads on to the world heritage
site Shirakawa-go Gassho zukuri historic village.
Hakusan alpine plant garden
This garden trys to grow alpine plants in lower land.
You can see alpine plants usually only seen at Mt.Hakusan a little bit
earlier than on the mountain for a limited period of time only.
| Period | 2018/6/1~2018/7/16 |
|---|---|
| Place | Hakusan city,shiramine,nishiyama |
| Time | 9:00~16:00 |
| Closed | Tuesday |
| Fee | 300yen per person under 18years old :free entry |
Illumination of 30 thousand LED lights
Illumination of 30 thousand LED lights spread in Hakusan-Ichirino-onsen
ski resort between 7/7/2018 and 9/30/2018.
They show a rainbow pattern and turn light blue which expresses "Tedori
river" every 30 minutes.
The rainbow coloured lights create a magical atmosphere.
Why don't you try skiing & snowboarding?
【Hakusan Seymour Ski Resort】
Come for the ride of your life ! There is nothing better than seeing the
views of Mt. Hakusan from the wide range of slopes !
【Hakusan Ichirino-onsen Ski Resort】
Come and enjoy the snow here with your family on the biggest ski slope
in Ishikawa
prefecture !
The Snowman festival will take place.
Residents in
Kuwajima and Shiramine make large and small snowmen, which can be seen
throughout the whole town.
They are
illuminated by candlelight in the evening, which makes you feel like you are in
a world of fantasy.
You can also
enjoy eating special delicacy of this district.
| Place and Time | Hakusan city Kuwajima Saturday,27,January,2018,between 5p.m. and 7p.m. Hakusan city Shiramine Friday,2,February,2018,between 5p.m. and 7p.m. |
|---|---|
| inquiry | kankou@city.hakusan.lg.jp |
Experience the Ceremonies & Rituals of Japan's ancient Shinto religion
Mt. Hakusan is one of the three sacred mountains of Japan.
The Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine regards the mountain as sacred.
The shrine is the head shrine of over 3000 others which are spread all over Japan.
This shrine is dedicated to the Shirayama Hime Okami and is referred to as the god of marriage.
Kagura is a sacred ritual whereby young women wearing traditional garments dance to music and offer a prayer on behalf of the participants.
You can worship and feel your body cleansed from the spiritual energy of the shrine.
A guide leads you along the main route to the shrine.
| Time Required | One hour |
|---|---|
| Fee | 2000 yen |
| Number of participants | 5~40 people |
| Closed | New year's Holiday |
| Place | Shirayama-Hime Jinja shrine |
| Reservation information | Please book 1 week in advance E-mail: hakusan@urara-hakusanbito.com |