Latest InformationNEWS

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.

We have the following venues scheduled for bungee trampoline as of now.

◆Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
【DATE】July 10, 11, 17, 18, and July 22 - August 29.
https://iwatake-mountain-resort.com/

◆Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Osaka)
【DATE】July 10 and 11
htps://outdoorpark.jp/

◆Hakuba Green Sports Forest
【DATE】July 22 - August 29
+ Inflatable bounce and paddle boats
https://green-sport.hakubakousha.com/

◆HOTEL GREEN PLAZA HAKUBA
【DATE】Julyl 22 - 25, 31, August 1, 7-15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
+ Inflatable bouncer and paddle boats
https://www.hgp.co.jp/hakuba/

★SPICY's inflatable bouncers and sky trampolines are coated with KINO SHIELD: photocatalytic antibacterial and antiviral agent that is safe for human body.About our anti-viral coating service
→ http://spicy.co.jp/koukin/ (Japanese)

★About our event rentals 
→ https://spicy.co.jp/summer/leisure_goods/

★Bungee trampoline movie
→ https://youtu.be/ZVxCjp_v8po

SPICY IWATAKE is offering a 10% discount on bike check-up and repair (excluding parts) until the rainy season is over. Come get your bike checked and ready for the summer!
https://spicymtb.com/en/repair/ (SPICY MTB ADVENTURE Website)

◆Echoland
Closed for 20-21 winter season.

◆Wadano
Closed for 20-21 winter season.

The following locations are open until HAPPO-ONE SKI RESORT closes.

◆HAPPO GONDOLA　※LIMITED DAYS※
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/happogondola/
Sat, Sun & Holidays 8:00am - 5:00pm

◆HAPPO
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/happo/
Everyday 8:00am - 5:00pm

We have started anti-viral & bacterial coating service as a franchisee of KINO SHIELD. KINO SHIELD decomposes polluting materials including bacteria, virus and etc. by the effect of photocatalysts. It's safe for human body and the effect lasts for about a year.

For more information of our coating service: https://spicy.co.jp/koukin/ (Japanese)

Contact us for free estimate or any question: https://spicy.co.jp/koukin-contact/

ABOUT KINO SHIELD:
Anti-viral and bacterial coating agent from KINOSHITA KOHKIN SERVICE.

Edge cleaning + WAX FUTURE for 5,000 yen!!
Cleaning with an edge grinding machine and WAX FUTURE penetrates the wax deeper into the base by the infrared radiation – for perfect gliding properties over a long distance.

Free pick-up anywhere in Hakuba Area. Bring-ins are also welcome.

Call us at Wadano location for pick-up or inquiry.
https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/wadano/

You can save money and time by getting your rentals and tickets at once!

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

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

◆Locations
　●SPICY Echoland
　●SPICY Happo
　●SPICY Wadano

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

Details here(PDF).

◆SPICY Happo Gondola：https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/happogondola/

◆SPICY Happo：https://spicy.co.jp/en/shop/happo/