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title: Summer Guide
date: 2026-11-06T13:21:00+09:00
author: Patrick Nesbitt
canonical_url: "https://www.morinolodge.com/summer"
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# Summer Guide

 

Discover Hakuba in summer, with spectacular alpine scenery, mountain hiking, cycling, canyoning and outdoor adventures in the heart of the Japanese Alps.

- [Hiking](https://www.morinolodge.com/summer/hiking) Hakuba is located in the northern part of the Japanese alps which is the largest national park in Japan and considered to be the mountaineering and hiking mecca of Japan.
- [Mountain Biking](https://www.morinolodge.com/summer/mountain-biking) Mountain biking season is from Golden week until November. There are also some amazing trails to the south in Matsumoto which can be ridden from March.
- [Canyoning](https://www.morinolodge.com/summer/canyoning) Canyoning can be described as walking, climbing, rappelling,jumping, scrambling, and swimming down canyons, waterfalls and natural pools and is becoming one of the most popular activities in Hakuba!
- [Paragliding](https://www.morinolodge.com/summer/paragliding) Paragliding is a recreational and competitive windsport that can best be described as a hybrid of hang gliding and parachuting.
- [Whitewater Sports](https://www.morinolodge.com/summer/rafting-canoeing-kayaking) The surrounding peaks, rugged valleys and melting snow make for great conditions for whitewater sports.