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Hakuba snow gear rentals for the 2024-25 season are now open! Enjoy the 20% discount on your rentals by booking by October 31!!
https://webrental.spicy.co.jp/en/
Free cancellation until the day before of your pick-up date. (*Must be within 180 days from the date that the reservation is made.)

We would like to share that we've collected donations to support the areas affected by the 2024 Noto earthquake, and were able to raise a total of ¥29,996. Thanks to everyone's generous contributions. We've donated this money through the Japanese Red Cross Society. We hope this contribution can be of help to those affected. Wishing for a speedy recovery and reconstruction for the affected areas. Thank you.

Today, May 6th, is the last day of business for SPICY Tsugaike for the 2023-24 winter season. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the guests and people who have supported us during the season.

HAPPO LOUNGE by SPICY will be closed for the 2023-24 ski season as of today, May 1st.
Thank you very much for your support of our new location throughout the season.

Our store schedule during the 2024 Japanese Golden Week Holidays (April 27th - May 6th):

【IWATKE】
MTB rental, lessons and tours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
0261-72-2479

【ECHOLAND】
City bike rentals (cruiser, e-bike, kid's bike and tandem)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
0261-72-2858

【HAPPO LOUNGE】
Ski and snowboard rental
Until Happo-one closes, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
0261-75-1110

【TSUGAIKE】
Ski and snowboard rental
Until Tsugaike Mountain Resort closes 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
070-2274-9213

SPICY IWATAKE has started operating for the 2024 green season.
We offer bike rentals and tours in Hakuba. Feel free to CONTACT US for inquiries and  arrangement.
*Hakuba Iwatake MTB PARK is open from April 26th.

Today, March 24th, is the last day of SPICY IWATAKE for the 2023-24 winter season. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the customers who used our service and people who supported us during this busy season.
We will offer MTB rentals, lessons and repair service in the green season. The business period follows Hakuba Iwatake MTB PARK.

GoPro rental for your ski & snowboard adventure in Hakuba: 6,000 yen for 1 night and 2 days including a memory card that you can take home. Also GoPro Hero 12 and accessories are available for sale. Have a look and try at SPICY Echoland:
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/#echoland

Ex-Rental ski and snowboard sale will be held as follows:

DATE: Sat 16th & Sun 17th December 2023
VENUE: SPICY Wadano (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mcspk4W4wgunifgCA)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

SPICY Tsugaike is starting the season tomorrow, Thursday 30th November, as Tsugaike Mountain Resort has decided to open.  Please note that we start at 10am tomorrow. We are looking forward to more snow and seeing a lot of guests in Hakuba this season.

SPICY IWATAKE is closed for the 2023 green season. Thanks for all the customers and everyone who has supported us. We will be getting ready for the 2023-24 snow season and open for ski and snowboard rentals hopefully in the middle of December. The opening date depends on Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field.

HAKUBA YOO-HOO FESTIVAL will be held at HAKUBA IWATAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT on May 27 & 28, 2023. The MTB Park will be open from noon and SPICY IWATAKE will be open 11:00AM - 5:00PM on these two days.

SPICY Iwatake is closing on Sunday, March 26th for the 2022-23 winter season. Thank you so much to all! We will be getting ready for the summer mountain biking season afterwards.
Check our website and SNS for the details coming later.

We have a pop-up shop by MURASAKI SPORTS in SPICY Wadano now. It offers a wide variety of items including gloves, goggles, beanies and kids items. Please come in to find what's here.

Kids ski season rental program from SPICY is now available.

●Only for kids under 13
●Includes skis, boots and poles
●Pickup and return in Hakuba, or shipping with charge.
●Size change free of charge (shipping fee applied)

Check the below URL for details and order.

https://webrental.spicy.co.jp/en/catalog/product/view/id/39/

SPICY Happo is now open for 2022-23 winter.
Looking forward to seeing you in Hakuba soon!

https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/#happo

【SPICY WINTER SALE 2022-23】
DATE　December 17, 18 & 19, 2022
VENUE　SPICY Wadano　https://goo.gl/maps/dGTTTGeJSpu1k1QP9

◎Ex-Rental Ski & Snowboard Sale
◎Clothing and Accessories
◎Anti-viral Coating for Ski / Snowboard Boots【￥500】
◎Wax Future (Infrared Hot Wax) Special Price【￥1,500】

SPICY Iwatake is closed for 2022 green season. Thank you so much for all customers and staff! It will be open for ski and snowboard rentals in winter. Check out Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field for the opening date.

We have started accepting orders for kids ski season rental for 2022-23 winter.

INCLUDES: 1 pair of skis, poles & boots
RENTAL PERIOD: Until the end of 2022-23 winter season
PRICE: 9,800 yen
LOCATION: You can pick up your rentals in Hakuba (SPICY Happo/Wadano), Kashimayari Ski Resort, Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Ryuoo Ski Park, Sugadaira-kogen Snow Resort. Delivery is also available with additional shipping fee. Your equipment will be shipped between December 1st and 10th, 2022.
APPLICATION: Until the end of November

【NOTE】
NSD Kids Program exclusive. Please apply for the program before ordering.
https://nippon-ski.jp/kids/

SPICY's ski & snowboard rental service is now all closed for the 2021-22 winter. Thank you so much to our customers and staff who helped us through the season.

Great plan for families with small kids or those new to camping to have a fun camping experience with no hassle. The plan also includes BBQ equipment and fuel.
■Location: HAKUBA GREEN SPORTS FOREST
■Term: April 29 - September 30, 2022
■Price: 16,000 yen
■Includes: Tent, tarp, sleeping bag, mat, table & chairs, lantern, BBQ grill, charcoal, plates & cups

【Booking Required】

Contact HAKUBA GREEN SPORTS FOREST for booking and inquiry.
https://green-sport.hakubakousha.com/

Closing day of each location for 2021-22 winter rentals:

IWATAKE: Closed for 2021-22 Winter (Open on April 28th for 2022 summer)
HAPPO: Same as HAKUBA HAPPO-ONE
WADANO: Closed for 2021-22 Winter

For the rest of the days please online book or contact us in advance in case of temporary closing or absence of staff.

Closing day of each location for 2021-22 winter rentals:

IWATAKE: March 27th
HAPPO: Same as HAKUBA HAPPO-ONE
WADANO: Same as HAKUBA HAPPO-ONE

For the rest of the days please online book or contact us in advance in case of temporary closing or absence of staff.

Report – Employees infected with the new coronavirus

SPICY. Co. Ltd.

Masanobu Tsukakoshi
CEO

It has been confirmed that two people have been infected with coronavirus.

Date　March 14, 2022

Workplace　SPICY HAPPO

Process
　We have conducted thorough disinfection in the areas where these employees worked. We continue to implement thorough infection prevention measures and place the highest priority on ensuring the safety of our guests and employees.

Safety Response Measures
・All employees are required to wear masks.
・Acrylic panels are installed on the counter to prevent splashes.
・All employees are required to take a temperature and check their physical condition before starting work.
・We have alcohol disinfectant available for use by our customers in the facility.
・We clean and disinfect each of our facilities after closing.
・Our employees take their lunch breaks in the smallest group possible and refrain from talking.
・Guests are asked to wear masks or face cover.

Save money and time by getting your rentals and tickets at once!　

◆PRICE
　●Adult：￥8,500 (Regular price: ￥10,300)
　●Child：￥5,200 (Regular price:￥6,400 )

◆INCLUDES
　●HAPPO-ONE 1Day Ticket
　●Standard Skis or Snowboard
　●Boots
　●Poles (for Skis)

◆Locations
　●SPICY Happo
　●SPICY Wadano

※Available only on the day of rental. Not applicable to online bookings.

Opening day of SPICY HAPPO has been changed to Saturday, December 11, 2021.

【Official Opening Day for 2021-22 Winter】
●WADANO　December 11 - Start of Season Sale on Dec 11 & 12 at WADANO.
●HAPPO　December 11
●IWATAKE　December 17

WADANO location is available for ski & snowboard rentals (not officially open).
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/wadano/

Currently WADANO location is available for ski & snowboard rentals.
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/wadano/

Note that the store is not officially open. Please let us know before your visit.

【Official Opening Day】
●WADANO　December 11
●HAPPO　December 16
●IWATAKE　December 17

◆PLACE　SPICY Wadano(4672-3 Wadano, Hokujo, Hakuba)
◆DATE　December 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun), 2021
◆HOURS　9 am - 6 pm

Used rental skis and snowboards for sale, great discount on items from previous years and special deal for the infrared waxing (Wax Future).

★KIDS SKI SEASON RENTAL PROGRAM
￥15,000 for 1 pair of skis, ski boots and poles rental until March 31, 2022. Limited to 100 sets. Bring the kids so we can set up boots and skis and you can take them home on the same day.
For details: https://spicy.co.jp/en/season/

We are looking for seasonal staff to help us in Hakuba.
Positions available for those who...
●are/will be eligible to work in Japan until the end of February, 2022.
●are able to speak/understand Japanese.
●are physically fit and energetic!!

If you have any questions about working for us, please get in touch.

No buying new equipment every year, cleaning or storage after the season. Order online and pick up in store or get it delivered. The package includes one pair of kids skis, ski boots and poles. 【Limited to 100 sets!!】
　
◆Rental Price　￥15,000
◆Delivery Fee　￥3,000 (Does not apply to in-store pickups)
◆Pickup Location　SPICY Echoland (https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/hakuba/)
◆Rental Period　December 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
　
Details & Online Order
https://spicy.co.jp/en/season/

We support the joint declaration of fight against the Delta-variant of COVID-19 issued by Nagano pref.

LINK: Nagano Prefecture Official Website

We will keep our effort to protect the safety of our customers and employees.

Our giant inflatable Murao (Victoire Cheval Blanc Murao Ⅲ) will be lying on the top area of Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort starting this weekend.

Come play inside his body, or get some photos for your SNS!
*Canceled in case of rain and/or strong wind.

From Wednesday 14th July the road has been partially opened (one-way) and from 21:00 ~ 6:00 the following days route 19 will be closed again to continue roadworks.　【July 15 2021】

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Due to the landslide that occurred in Komatsubara, Nagano on Tuesday 6th of July, part of Route 19 has been closed to traffic. If you plan to visit Hakuba from Nagano City, please use the detoured route as illustrated on the map.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s disaster information has provided detour routes from Nagano City to Hakuba (for large vehicles and standard vehicles) there are two different routes designated depending on the size of the vehicle.
MAP& IMAGES(Japanese only)

From Nagano City by car

If you are driving from the Nagano Inter Change (IC) via the Kanetsu Expressway, you will need to use the diversion routes above. We recommend that you take the route “Kita-Alps Panorama Road – Route 148” from Azumino IC via Chuo Expressway.
※There is another route via Kinasa however at this moment the road has become suddenly busy, for first timers using this road, it is narrow and there are many tunnels. We do not recommend this route unless you are very familiar and have used it previously.

By public transport 
The “Express Bus Nagano – Hakuba Route” has been cancelled.
For information on express and limited express bus services, please click HERE (Japanese only)
▶ Take the express train “Azusa” from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba Station on the JR Oito Line.
▶ From Shinjuku, take the express bus “Shinjuku-Hakuba Line” to Hakuba Bus Terminal.