Arai Mountain Resort offers the greatest accumulation of powder snowfall in Japan as well as outstanding Free Riding Zone.
Nestled in the bowl of Mt Myoko, and a favourite of fresh snow enthusiasts, the area boasts the highest snowfall in Japan. There is a high chance of coming across a pristine slope!
With a length of 900m and slopes averaging 10 degrees, it's a great practice course for beginners. With the convenience of accommodation facing right onto the slopes, it's the perfect place for a skiing debut!
With slopes for children, big slopes and a total of 17 ski courses ranging from steep to long and gentle. Improve your skill on high quality natural snow. Unwind and warm up in the natural hot springs after spending a day on the slopes.
A mere 8 minutes by car from the Myoko Kogen Interchange! Experience the renounced powder for yourself, and cruise along on the 4.5km long course!
The resort boasts Japan's largest snowboard park, and a highly acclaimed wide run.
It's located 6km from the Myoko Kogen Interchange on the Joshinetsu Expressway and it takes about 9 minutes. A big-scale snow park that can be enjoyed by families and experts. In clear weather you may even see World Heritage site Mt Fuji from its spectacular vantage points!
Alongside skiing and snowboarding, Kurohime Kogen offers a multitude of snow entertainment, as well as childcare facilities and child-only play areas. Frolic in 100% natural, premium quality powder snow!
It may be compact but its considerable course variations cater to the skills of all levels from beginners to masters! The children's play area with travellator facility promises to be a great hit!
A Snow Resort Complex offering a wider range of activities for all the family.
With 32 courses from beginner to master levels, Madarao Kogen serves up variety and fun. It's especially renouned for its Kid's Park, with Treerun Courses.
New gondola operation makes it even more convenient! "Enjoy! Powder Snow & Activity" 44 courses. This big snow area can be enjoyed by beginners to masters. One day is definitely not enough!
Located in a settlement along the Chikuma River, access doesn't require clambering over steep slpopes. Centering around a four-person express chairlift, there are 3 slopes and a total of 15 courses. A soak in the onsen after a day on the slopes is also highly recommended!
The Nortern-most Ski resort in Nagano, Sakae Club boasts large quantities of quality natural snow. The compact slopes offer courses from beginner to master level. The courses are ungroomed on weekdays, so you can enjoy the Powder.
Good snow conditions, the wide slope offers high-grade snow. Convenient location; just 15mins from “Iiyama Station” in Hokuriku Shinkansen, 20mins from “Toyota Iiyama IC” by car and 0min to the slop.
There are 10 various courses such as Slalom courses for competition and ungroomed slopes. It also offers plenty for beginners as well. The resort has excellent accessibility to cities and commercial areas, and a full range of facilities to relax.
Push yourself to the next level at a beginner-level Challenge Park or a Master-level X-JAM park at X-JAM Takaifuji. Facilities include a halfpipe!
Easy access from the Shinshu Nakano Interchange! Connecting onto te neighbouring X-JAM Takaifuji, you can be sure to enjoy a big area run. There is a day-use onsen facilitiy, open to skiiers after their time on the slopes!
A gentle slope, recommended for beginners and families. Why not debut your skiing skills here? The rest house is fully serviced with wifi.
Enjoy ungroomed fresh powder snow in the Kiotoshi course at Ryuo Ski Park which is famous for SORA Terrace. Unique attractions such as snowmobile tours and First Track that you can experience the fresh powder before anyone else dose will await you!!
Spanning across mountains with altitudes of 2000m, 48 chairlifts and gondolas connect 18 ski areas to form Japan's lagest moutain resort.
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