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November 20, 2024 update
Tokyo suburbs – Skiing and Onsen in Japan 2024-2025. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!
Photo: Shigakogen Tourist Association
Tokyo suburbs
Here we introduce popular ski resorts with Japanese powder, or “Japow”, and non-compacted snow areas in Tokyo suburbs. This page provides Information on backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing and tree skiing for people who love fresh snow and deep powder. We also introduce onsen ryokan and other accommodations with onsen baths near the ski resorts. Just relax and enjoy your time in the hot springs after skiing or snowboarding!
Note
To ensure your safety, please check the precautions and rules of each ski resort.
This article was written on the basis of published information at the time of writing. Please check the official websites for the latest information.
Mt. T by Hoshino Resorts (formerly Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort)
Thanks to the high altitude of 1500m and a considerable amount of snow, this ski resort offers some of the top-quality Japow in Honshu, Japan’s main island. It is popular with advanced skiers who enjoy deep powder. Views of the mountains are also spectacular. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
50 ha
(124 ac)
Non-compacted
area
15 ha
(37 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
―
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 6th April 2025
*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7th Jan. to 26th Feb. 2025 (except February 11th)
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
60%
From 21st December 2024 to 6th April 2025
*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7th Jan. to 26th Feb. 2025 (except February 11th)
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
60%
Ski schools (English)
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Jomokogen Station, then 50 minutes by bus to Tanigawadake Ropeway
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Jomokogen Station, then 50 minutes by bus to Tanigawadake Ropeway
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Syoubun： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Bettei Yaeno： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Bettei Senjuan： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Kinseikan Seseragi： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Minakami Sansou： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Zazan Minakami： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Official site (English)
https://www.tanigawadake-rw.com/tenjindaira/en/
Naeba Ski Resort & Kagura Snow Resorts
Located about a 3-hour drive from Tokyo, Naeba is a popular ski resort that stretches right in front of the Prince Hotel. Kagura is popular with advanced skiers for its backcountry skiing from the top of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
365 ha
(902 ac)
Non-compacted
area
100 ha
(248 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 14th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 3 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 3 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then (1) 20 minutes by bus to Kagura Snow Resorts, or (2) 40 minutes by bus to Naeba Ski Resort
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services linking ski resorts and accommodations in the area available
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then (1) 20 minutes by bus to Kagura Snow Resorts, or (2) 40 minutes by bus to Naeba Ski Resort
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services linking ski resorts and accommodations in the area available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Naeba Prince Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/naeba/
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/kagura/
Big Mountain Yuzawa Snow Link
Big Mountain Yuzawa Snow Link is a group of ski resorts in Echigo-Yuzawa, about 80 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. It consists of three ski resorts – Yuzawa Kogen, which is close to the hot spring town of Yuzawa Onsen, GALA Yuzawa, which is directly connected to the Shinkansen station, and Ishiuchi Maruyama, which offers sidecountry skiing. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
320 ha
(791 ac)
Non-compacted
area
69 ha
(171 ac)
Backcountry
gates
2 gates
(Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 20th December 2024 to 23rd March 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
27%
From 20th December 2024 to 23rd March 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
27%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then (1) 8 minutes on foot to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort, or (2) 15 minutes by shuttle bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
One hour 35 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station and GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is right over there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Yuzawa available
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then (1) 8 minutes on foot to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort, or (2) 15 minutes by shuttle bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
One hour 35 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station and GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is right over there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Yuzawa available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
Hotel Futaba： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Shosenkaku Kagetsu： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Yuzawa Grand Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Naspa New Otani： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Yuzawa New Otani： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Yuzawa Toei Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
HATAGO Isen： Agoda >
Yukemuri no Yado Yuki no Hana： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort
Yumoto Chobokaku Yuimakura： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Ichibo Senri Onyuyado Nakaya： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Yukiguni no Yado Takahan Ryokan： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
Maiko Kogen Hotel： JAPANiCAN > Agoda >
Maruyama Onsen Kojyokan： Booking.com > Agoda >
Yuki no Shizuku： Agoda >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://www.yuzawasnowlink.com/en/
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
It is a spacious ski resort consisting of four different areas. A wide variety of slopes ensure that every visitor, from advanced skiers to small children, can enjoy a pleasant time. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
380 ha
(939 ac)
Non-compacted
area
38 ha
(94 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Unavailable
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 7th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 7th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 15 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Joetsu Kokusai Station
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 15 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Joetsu Kokusai Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hotel Green Plaza Joetsu： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site
https://jkokusai.co.jp/ski/
Lotte Arai Resort
The avalanche control zone where you can ski on ungroomed natural terrain is popular with advanced skiers. There is also a resort hotel with onsen baths at the foot of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
212 ha
(524 ac)
Non-compacted
area
160 ha
(395 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Almost the entire area is for sidecountry skiing
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 11th May 2025
Longest run
5.2 km (3.3 mi)
Advanced
35%
From 14th December 2024 to 11th May 2025
Longest run
5.2 km (3.3 mi)
Advanced
35%
Ski schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Joetsu Myoko Station, then 35 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)
*Shuttle bus services bound for Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (45 minutes) available
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Joetsu Myoko Station, then 35 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)
*Shuttle bus services bound for Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (45 minutes) available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Lotte Arai Resort： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.lottehotel.com/arai-resort/en/ski-webzine.html
Seki Onsen Ski Area
Despite the small size, it is popular with advanced skiers because of the heavy snowfall, deep ungroomed powder and backcountry areas. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
17 ha
(42 ac)
Non-compacted
area
14 ha
(34 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Guided tour in Japanese language available
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to mid-May 2025
Longest run
1.5 km (0.9 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 21st December 2024 to mid-May 2025
Longest run
1.5 km (0.9 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 55 minutes by Shinano Railway to Sekiyama Station and 15-min bus ride from there
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 55 minutes by Shinano Railway to Sekiyama Station and 15-min bus ride from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Asahiya Ryokan： Agoda >
Tsubame Highland Lodge： Booking.com > Agoda >
Hotel Iwatoya ： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site
http://www.sekionsen.com/course.html
Akakura Kanko Resort & Akakura Onsen Ski Area
These are two ski resorts located next to each other on the Myoko Plateau, a region of heavy snowfall. Akakura Kanko has a luxury hotel in the middle of the mountain and features a number of great ungroomed slopes. Akakura Onsen is popular with beginners, and has a hot spring town at the foot of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
115 ha
(284 ac)
Non-compacted
area
8.5 ha
(21 ac)
Backcountry
gates
1 gate
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
15%
From 14th December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
15%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Shinano Railway to Myokokogen Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services bound for Lotte Arai Resort (45 minutes), Madarao Mountain Resort (50 minutes) and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (One hour 30 min) available
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Shinano Railway to Myokokogen Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services bound for Lotte Arai Resort (45 minutes), Madarao Mountain Resort (50 minutes) and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (One hour 30 min) available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Akakura Kanko Resort
Akakura Kanko Hotel (Ski-In Ski-Out Accommodation)： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Ryokan Okayama： Booking.com> Agoda >
Akakura Onsen Ski Area
Akakura Onsen Oyado Furuya： Agoda >
Hotel Taiko： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Akakura Hotel： JAPANiCAN > Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://akakura-ski.com/english/
Muica Snow Resort
Some mountain trails require application in advance. Wild, ungroomed tree runs continue from the top to the foot of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
60 ha
(148 ac)
Non-compacted
area
15 ha
(37 ac)
Backcountry
gates
1 gate
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 20th December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
2.8 km (1.8 mi)
Advanced
25%
From 20th December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
2.8 km (1.8 mi)
Advanced
25%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 20 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Muikamachi Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 20 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Muikamachi Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Ryugon： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Irorian： Agoda >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://www.muikamachi.com/ski/
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
The downhill slope with an altitude difference of 800m is the main attraction. There are also many non-compacted areas popular with advanced skiers. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
36 ha
(89 ac)
Non-compacted
area
14 ha
(36 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
(Guided tour is required)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 20 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Muikamachi Station and 30-min bus ride from there
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then 20 minutes by JR Joetsu Line to Muikamachi Station and 30-min bus ride from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Ryugon： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
D`affaires inn Muikamachi： Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/hakkaisan/
Charmant Hiuchi Ski Resort
More than 60% of the skiable area is ungroomed. You can also enjoy backcountry skiing from the top of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
96 ha
(237 ac)
Non-compacted
area
62 ha
(154 ac)
Backcountry
gates
1 gate
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 20th December 2024 to 5th May 2025
Longest run
2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Advanced
35%
From 20th December 2024 to 5th May 2025
Longest run
2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Advanced
35%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Itoigawa Station, then 15 minutes by Echigo Tokimeki Railway to No Station and 40-min bus ride from there
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Itoigawa Station, then 15 minutes by Echigo Tokimeki Railway to No Station and 40-min bus ride from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Nihonkai Nou no yado Miharashitei： Booking.com > Agoda >
Nou no ie： Booking.com >
Official site
https://charmant-hiuchi.jp/
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park
Located at an altitude of over 1500m, 70% of the ski area is non-compacted. Backcountry skiing is popular, with the longest 13km forest trail in Japan called “Takochi Course”. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
30 ha
(74 ac)
Non-compacted
area
21 ha
(52 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
(Guided tour is required)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 16th March 2025
Longest run
2.8 km (1.8 mi)
Advanced
35%
From 21st December 2024 to 16th March 2025
Longest run
2.8 km (1.8 mi)
Advanced
35%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 25 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Suzaka Station and 40-min bus ride to Yamada Onsen from there
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 25 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Suzaka Station and 40-min bus ride to Yamada Onsen from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Fujiiso： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Yamadakan： Agoda >
Fukeikan： Agoda >
Official site
https://yamaboku.co.jp/course/
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
Shigakogen Tourist Association
This is one of the largest snow resorts in Japan, with 18 ski resorts of various sizes in an area ranging from 1330m to 2307m above sea level. With a common ski lift ticket, you can enjoy all of them as well as the Yokoteyama area, which is known as the highest ski resort in Japan. Many skiers here also visit the famous “Snow Monkey” in one trip.
Sidecountry skiing is available in Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort and Yakebitaiyama Ski Area.
Backcountry gates are available in Yakebitaiyama Ski Area, Kumanoyu Ski Area and Yokoteyama Shibutoge Ski Area. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
425 ha
(1050 ac)
Non-compacted
area
― ha
(― ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 7th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
24%
From 7th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
24%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then one hour 5-30 minutes by bus
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then one hour 5-30 minutes by bus
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort, Yakebitaiyama Ski Area, Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area, and Ichinose Diamond Ski Area
Okushiga Kogen Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Chalet Shiga： Booking.com > Agoda >
Ichinose Family Ski Area, Tanne no mori Okojo Ski Area, Terakoya Ski Area, Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area, Higashitateyama Ski Area, Hoppo-Bunadaira Ski Area, and Nishitateyama Ski Area
Hotel Higashidate： Agoda >
Shiga Park Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hotel Sunny Shiga： Booking.com > Agoda >
Sunshine Shiga： Agoda >
Nishihoppo Onsen Hotel： Agoda >
Giant Ski Area, Hasuike Ski Area, Maruike Ski Area, and Sun Valley Ski Area
Hotel Shirakabaso： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Shiga Kogen Hotel Shiga Sunvalley： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hotel Berg： Agoda >
Shiga Lake Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Shiga Highland Hotel： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Kumanoyu Ski Area, and Yokoteyama Shibutoge Ski Area
Kumanoyu Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Shiga Palace Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Shiga Riverside Hotel： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen (Snow Monkey) (Approximately 30 minutes by car)
Official site (English)
https://www.shigakogen-ski.or.jp/english/
Snow Resort The Cupid of Romance (formerly Kijimadaira Ski Resort)
The steep slope at the top of the mountain, called “Pioneer Course”, is its main attraction. It also has one of the longest (over 800m) sledding slopes in Japan, which can also be enjoyed by casual families. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
120 ha
(297 ac)
Non-compacted
area
24 ha
(59 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Unavailable
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to late March 2025
Longest run
3 km (1.9 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 14th December 2024 to late March 2025
Longest run
3 km (1.9 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 40 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 30 minutes by shuttle bus
One hour 40 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 30 minutes by shuttle bus
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Panorama Land Kijimadaira： Agoda >
Hotel Radiant： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site
https://kijimadaira-ski.com/
X-JAM Takaifuji & Yomase Onsen Ski Resort
These are two ski resorts located about a 30-min drive from the famous Snow Monkey. X-JAM features an ungroomed tree run area and one of the largest snowparks in Japan, while Yomase Onsen is a mecca of competitive skiing. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
97 ha
(240 ac)
Non-compacted
area
15 ha
(36 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Unavailable
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 10 to 20-min taxi ride from there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 10 to 20-min taxi ride from there
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hotel Meiko： Agoda >
Hotel Selan： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
http://x-jam.jp/
Ryuoo Ski Park
This ski resort is famous for its very steep, non-compacted slope for advanced skiers called Kiotoshi First Track (helmet required). The mountaintop commands a spectacular view and is popular as a tourist spot for experiencing the dreamlike world of sea of clouds. Another famous tourist destination, Snow Monkey, is about 40 minutes by car. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
98 ha
(242 ac)
Non-compacted
area
10 ha
(24 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Guided tour in Japanese language available
Open Period
From 7th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
25%
From 7th December 2024 to 6th April 2025
Longest run
6 km (3.8 mi)
Advanced
25%
Ski schools (English)
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
Kids snow parks
Available
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 45 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required), or (2) one hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 30-min shuttle bus ride from there
(1) One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 45 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required), or (2) one hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 30-min shuttle bus ride from there
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hotel Selan： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hotel Meiko： Agoda >
Official site
https://ryuoo.com/winter/
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
The ski resort stretches along three ridges from the top of the 1650m high mountain, with the summit of the ski area and some other slopes ungroomed. The historic hot spring town of Nozawa Onsen lies at the foot of the mountain. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
297 ha
(734 ac)
Non-compacted
area
30 ha
(73 ac)
Backcountry
gates
2 gates
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
10 km (6.3 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
10 km (6.3 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 25 minutes by bus to Nozawa Onsen
*Shuttle bus services bound for Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (One hour 30 min) available
One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 25 minutes by bus to Nozawa Onsen
*Shuttle bus services bound for Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (One hour 30 min) available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Nozawa Grand Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Nozawa Onsen Hotel： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Naraya Ryokan： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Ryokan Sakaya： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Kawaichiya Ryokan： Agoda >
Sumiyosiya： Agoda >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Nozawa Onsen (Five minutes by car)
Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen (Snow Monkey) (Approximately one hour by car)
Official site (English)
https://en.nozawaski.com/
Hakuba Valley
The central area of Hakuba Valley is the Hakuba Happo-one Winter Resort, which became a venue of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. 10 other ski resorts nearby are also available to visitors in a common system. The views of a range of mountains higher than 3000m are outstanding. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
941 ha
(2325 ac)
Non-compacted
area
202 ha
(500 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to early May 2025
Longest run
8 km (5 mi)
Advanced
21%
From 14th December 2024 to early May 2025
Longest run
8 km (5 mi)
Advanced
21%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then one hour 5-50 minutes by bus
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Hakuba available
One hour 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then one hour 5-50 minutes by bus
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Hakuba available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort, and Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN>
Hakuba Alps Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort, Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park, Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort, and Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Hakuba Hifumi： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Hakuba Highland Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Hotel Hakuba： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hakuba Mominoki Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba： Booking.com > Agoda >
Hotel Abest Hakuba Resort： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hotel Goryukan： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Kashimayari Ski Resort, and Jigatake Ski Resort
Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps： Agoda >
Oribana： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Kurobe View Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Kurobe Kanko Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Ryokusuitei Keisui： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Tateyama Prince Hotel： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Ryokan Kanoya： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.hakubavalley.com/en/
Madarao Mountain Resort & Tangram Ski Circus
Madarao Mountain Resort has the largest number of tree run slopes in Japan and hosted the mogul events of the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup. Tangram Ski Circus is popular for its magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Nojiri. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
125 ha
(309 ac)
Non-compacted
area
38 ha
(93 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Unavailable
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Advanced
33%
From 21st December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Advanced
33%
Ski schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English, Chinese)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 30-45 minutes by shuttle bus
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services bound for Iiyama Station (30 minutes), Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (50 minutes), and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (1 hour) available
One hour 45 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, then 30-45 minutes by shuttle bus
*Accessway at the middle of the mountain linking ski resorts available
*Shuttle bus services bound for Iiyama Station (30 minutes), Akakura Kanko Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area (50 minutes), and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (1 hour) available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hotel Tangram： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Madarao Kogen Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.madarao.jp/en
https://www.tangram.jp/eng/outdoor/
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