In the immediate area Hakuba Goyru there is a temple and trail to walk. Ease of this will be determined by how much snow remains. Hakuba Happo is main area a short shuttle bus away. There are a number of Onsen's to visit (traditional Japanese bathing). Further afield there is an easy day trip to Snow Monkey's at Jigokudani. Proximity to local rail line opens up other options such as Matsumoto which has reputedly the best Castle on the main island. Again temples and gardens will feature strongly in Matsumoto. At Goyru, non skiers can catch cable car to top of mountain for views, food and drink.

47 and Goryu are effectively the same resort, you can't ski from either to Happo One - q10 minute free shuttle. The best place to base yourself is definately Happo. Easy to get to all resorts rom there and HappoOne is generally a walk to lifts from most places you might stay in Happo. Plenty of supermarkets all pretty cheap compared to what you would expect to pay in a ski resort having come from Australia. likewise in regard to Yan C's comment anout the shuttle St this time of year I would also add I simply won't be spending the money to go there this later in the season unless there is no choice, we are only three weeks off season close. Whatever you decide it's an awesome place and great skiing. Don't worry about lift queues they basically don't exist fro most of the season!