Skiing/Snowboarding Area Spots in Japan

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Category

Leisure / Hobbies

Sports

Hirugano-Kogen Ski Resort

3.5

37 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gifu Pref. Gujoushi Takasuchouhirugano 4670-75

This ski resort is about a five-minute drive from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway's Hirugano-Kogen Smart Interchange. The slopes are broad and fully visible, making them safe for beginners and children. They have five beginner and three intermediate level slopes, and kids love their Hirugamo Kids Land with a big sledding hill and snow mountain play area. They hold a variety of events every Saturday and Sunday, including sledding tournaments and family obstacle races. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for kids three years and up, so it's the perfect venue for their first time on the slopes.

スキー場がオフシーズンにはピクニックガーデンとして変身しきれいな花々を見ることができます。10月には桃色吐息と称しコキアやコリウス、ペチュニアを楽しめました。コキアが有名のようですが、ひたち海浜公園などと比べるとかなり小規模で株も小ぶりでした。
Akita Tazawako Snow Resort

4.0

52 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Akita Senboku-shi Tazawako Obonai Shimotakano 73-2

The ski resort boasts a spectacular view of the lapis lazuli colored Lake Tazawa from the slopes, and as one of the leading ski resorts in Tohoku, has a total of 13 courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. There is also a children's playground where children can enjoy sledding and snow play to their heart's content.

The views, up Mount Komagatake and down into Lake Tazawa appeared and disappeared through the clouds and snow. With a wood fire and tasty food, fast lifts, and plenty of snow we had a great time at...
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort

4.0

40 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukushima Pref. Minamiaidugunminamiaidumachi Takatsuehara 535

This is a ski resort on Takatsue Hara in the Aizu highlands. It boasts a spectacular panoramic view from the top and fine powder snow. There are various courses tailored to a range of levels from beginner to advanced including a family course which can be enjoyed safely with small children as well as a top hill course with a maximum inclination of 36 degrees. In addition there are facilities to enjoy after skiing such as a resort hotel overlooking the ski resort and a day hot spring “Shirakaba no yu.”

規模が大きいのと、距離が長いスキー場です。全体的にコース幅が広く、スキーやカービングやる方に向いているかと思います。初心者コースも距離があるので、上達も早まるかと思いました。比較的斜度も急なコースは少ない印象です。パークもあり低めのキッカーなので、これから始められる方にはおすすめできます。リフトは速く回転率も良いが、山頂まで２回乗り継ぎで山頂まで行くのが面倒でした。ゴンドラかロープウェ...
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort

4.0

36 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Yamaguchi 1610

This ski resort is located alongside the JR Joetsu line, on Minamiuonuma’s Mt. Hakkai. Placed on a gently sloping mountain ridge, the courses run from the peak to part-way down the mountain, with steep gradients. The ski resort is best known for its intermediate and advanced level slopes, but it does also have courses for beginners. The Mt. Hakkai Ropeway extends from the ridge to the summit of the mountain, at an altitude of 1,147 meters, and on a clear winter’s day, there is a breathtaking panorama all the way from the North Japan Alps to the Sea of Japan. Additionally, a ski school officially recognized by the Ski Association of Japan is held here, with beginners to intermediate skiing and snowboarding lessons.

The skiing resort is located in Minamiuonuma city, Niigata prefecture. It takes around 10 minutes by driving from the station Urasa. You can bring by your own snowboarding and skiing equipment...
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort

3.5

25 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nigata Pref. Uonumashi Yunotanimogawa Ootori 1317-3

This springtime ski paradise is located on the other side of the Okutadami Silver Line tunnel. Because this area sees heavy snowfall, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding from the start of winter until around Golden Week in spring. (Although the ski area does temporarily close in the case of very heavy snowfall.) The gentle slope from the mountain peak is popular with beginners to intermediate level skiers. The course, which goes through a natural beech forest, is used by cross country runners as well. Visitors can enjoy gliding over the powder snow in the first skiing season of each winter. Ski lessons are by reservation only.

12月最後の土日で行きました。降雪はかなりありましたが重い。新雪に突っ込むとこけます。 12月にスキー場行くことなかったのでこんなものかもですね。山頂のとこが滑りやすかったかも。始業時のリフト待ちは50人ちょい。シルバーラインはトンネルなので意外と快適です一時除雪で封鎖してましたが。
Heavens Sonohara Snow World

4.0

32 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimoina-gun Achimura Chisato 3731-4

"A skier's only ski area located in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture five minutes from the Sonohara Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Here customers can enjoy skiing along with views of fantastic natural landscapes on ski courses such as the beginner-oriented Angel Course and the Panorama Course for medium-advanced skiers. Sanrio characters also sometimes make appearances here, and the resort is a popular destination for families with children as well. During the offseason, it's popular to take a walk in the resort's Iwana no Mori forest, a certified soothing ""Therapy Road."" There is also wooden playground equipment which blends in with the natural scenery, and both children and adults can come here to be surrounded by nature."

ウィンターツアーで星空を見に行きました。山頂はマイナス10度なのでスキー服を着てこれでもかというくらい温かい装備でいってください。当日は天気に恵まれ全部見えました！星にいさんもいて、面白い詳しい解説付きで最高でした！天候、月、寒さなどいろんな好条件に恵まれてよかったです。冷えたあとは温泉で！
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Higashiogawa 4658-58

This ski resort is on Mt. Nikko-Shirane in Katashina Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. Its early opening date has made it well known in the Kanto region as the first place to ski each year. At four kilometers it’s longest slope utilizes the natural topography of the landscape. The kids park and a beginner area make it great for families and those new to skiing. From the summit you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
SNOW PARK OZE TOKURA

3.0

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Tokura 329

This snow park is located in Katashina Village 1 hour 30 minutes by bus from Numata Station. It is blessed with beautiful mountain landscapes and a natural environment. There are a variety of courses available, including the Dynamic Course, a SAJ-certified race course, the Diamond Slope, with its powder snow, and the Lesson Slope, which is reserved for beginners and children. The snow park also puts an emphasis on snowboarding, with facilities such as the Super Pipe, jumps and rails. It is also possible to use the auto campsite during the summer.

Although 40% of lift was not operating, it was clear that this snow area is in short of piste, even if lift was in free operation. We were skiing in basically two courses all the day. Lots of...
Daisen White Resort

4.0

26 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Saihakugundaisenchou Daisen 96 Service center

This ski resort is one of the largest in Western Japan and consists of four areas called Kokusai, Goenzan, Naka-no-hara, and Ue-no-hara. The resort offers slopes with an ocean view. If you look down from the lift, you can see the Japan sea and the Oki Islands. There are nine styles of slopes that can be enjoyed from beginners to advanced skiers. Also, there is a kid’s area called “Taka-piyo” land that can be enjoyed by families with children.

初心者向けコースはちょうど良い緩さで、リフト待ちの時間も短いのでお薦めです。自分は今回滑ってないですが競技会ができる位のコースもありますし、また行きたいです。
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Area

3.5

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa 490

This ski resort is located approximately five kilometers from the Kan-etsu Expressway’s Yuzawa Interchange. Forest Adventure activities and kayaking can be enjoyed here in the summer. The slopes’ difference in height is 244 meters, with the highest gradient being 32 degrees and the longest skiing distance 2,000 meters, there are courses suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers. There are also “mock” courses such as the Mogul course, where you can just glide at your own pace to learn the required actions and new skiers can enjoy learning how to ski before they know it. There is a free shuttle bus from the JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station’s west exit.

湯沢高原スキー場に来た時は必ず。１２時からなので朝１番からスキー１２時には終わりにして空いている時入ります。
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Otari village Kitaazumi-gun Nagano prefecture Tsugaike plateau

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is popular among beginners and families for its safe terrain. The Kane-no-naru-oka course slopes gently down the hill and has a generous width of over 1200 meters. Skiers can also enjoy the fantastic atmosphere when the slopes are lit up during night skiing. The uma-no-se (horseback) course for advanced skiers is set on a narrow ridge with large humps continuing down the steep slope. On fine days Mt. Fuji can be seen from the highest point at an elevation of 1700 meters. For the adventurous why not try out the special Heli-ski and Snowboard activity.
Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort

3.5

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Ozou 63

A ski resort located close to the entrance of the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road on the Ishikawa Prefecture side. One of the largest ski resorts in the country, there are a variety of courses for everyone from beginners to experts to enjoy. There’s also a kids area where children can play with sleds and practice skiing, making the resort a great destination for families. On certain days, the resort also offers night skiing. In addition to skiing, the resort is a fun destination year round. During the spring and summer, visitors can enjoy barbecuing and tennis here as well as try making soba noodles by hand in the resort’s restaurant. In the summer, the resort erects a dramatic nighttime light display.

夏休み期間を中心に、スキ一場に一面のLEDがちりばめられた、イルミネ一ションイベントがあります。無料で素朴なイルミネ一ションでした。
Okutone Snow Park

3.5

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Tone-gun Minakamimachi Mukoyama 39

This ski resort is located in Minakami Town, Tone County, Gunma Prefecture; roads which melt any snow that falls on them provide convenient access to the resort from the Minakami Interchange. The resort's massive 4,000-meter-long slope experiences a 600 meter difference in elevation and is outfitted with 10 courses appropriate to skiers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the resort is open until 11 p.m. and it also opens up at 6 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The resort's full array of facilities includes the Gate House and Rest House lodges, and the popular ski and snowboarding destination is the leading snow resort in the Minakami area.

2/28（火）初訪問。県内なので下道で行ったが、首都圏からの人は、水上ICからスキー場まで道路には雪がない（地下水で融雪している）ので、雪道が苦手な人にはお勧めです。駐車場から最初のリフトが階段上がったところにあるのはちょっと辛い。駐車場に降りてくる下山の初級コースは絶対に使わないこと。
Fujimi Panorama Resort (Ski resort)

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwagunfujimimachi Fujimi 6666-703

This ski resort is in Fujimi Fujimi Town. Besides winter sports there are many activities that showcase Mt. Nyukasa’s natural seasonal scenery. You can enjoy trekking and mountainbike riding in spring and summer and in autumn you can go on one of the many gondola rides and see the scenery illuminated by the Mt. Yatsutagake sunrise; options include the “premium sea of clouds gondola” “fall foliage gondola” and “night gondola” rides. In addition because the ski slopes make a heart shape when viewed from the Yatsutagake observation platform onsite the area is known as a sacred lovers’ spot.
Seki Onsen Ski Area

4.0

20 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Prefecture Myoko City Seki Onsen

This century-old ski area adjacent to Seki Onsen is a 20-minute drive from Myoko-Kogen Interchange. Its well-balanced courses utilize the natural topography of the foothills of Mt. Myoko. Each course is designed to maximize enjoyment, whether it is the intermediate course, which features a ramp-centric snow park, the ungroomed expert course, a great place to enjoy high-quality powder, or the main slope, which has practice ramps. Their restaurant is popular for its hearty hand-made lunches. After a long day of fun, we recommend relaxing in the hot springs at nearby Seki Onsen or Tsubame Onsen.

The area has over 20cm of fresh snow overnight so we headed to Seki Onsen. It’s a family run resort with two lifts and mostly ungroomed. It’s a fun place with deep and steep powder. But it does get...
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort

4.0

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Kattagunzaoumachi Togattaonsen Kuraishi-dake National Forest

This is Miyagi Prefecture’s largest ski resort. It has 10 runs of different sizes including the Dynamic Course which is 4,300 meters in length with a difference in height of 700 meters. There are no snowboard restrictions. There is also a kids’ slope as well as ones for beginners. The resort plans events for each weekend of the ski season; a particular example is the snow fireworks display at the end of January. The resort is also used as a trekking course in the off-season. There is a taro potato stew party in September.

小さい様で十分楽しめるスキー場でした。新雪を踏み荒らした後を滑って重たかったけど、蔵王温泉スキー場の帰りに寄った此処は流しながら滑るのに快適でした。料金も安く、食堂もそれぞれ頑張ってる感ありです。雪質は初めての事ですが何処も良し悪しは天候次第。今回は晴天で快適でした。終了は15：45早めだけど、利用者数からして当然。仙台からの若者が了解する手頃な場所でしょう。我旅人は再び訪れるかどうか判らないので...
Kazawa Snow Area

3.5

22 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Tashiro 1017

This ski resort is located in Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture, approximately 25 minutes' drive from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station. It consists of two areas, the highland area and the Kaman slope, and offers a variety of courses for beginners and advanced skiers to enjoy. At the restaurant in the Center House, visitors can enjoy meals such as a pork curry, the taste of which has not changed in the forty years that the ski area has been open, or inaka udon. There are also counter where visitors can rent various kinds of equipment such as skis and snowboards and shop available in the House, as well as ski schools organized by the Snow Area.

嬬恋にある小さなスキー場です。ここはあまり雪が降らないのかスノーマシンで雪を作っています。そのため下地は硬く、ハードコンディションです。朝一にカービングで切っていくのがとても気持ち良いです。目の前に広いレストランがあり、そこのソフトクリームが美味しくておススメです。
Kawaba Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Kawaba Plateau, Kawaba Village, Tone-gun, Gumma Prefecture

This ski resort is located on Mt. Takate in Kawaba Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. It’s known for the quality and quantity of its powder snow. Many of the courses run through the woods. There are ten slopes available ranging from gentle courses for beginners to advanced courses. Its ample restaurants and shops are also a draw.
Iwate Kogen Snow Park

4.0

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Iwategunshizukuishichou Nagayama Iwateyama

This ski area is located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate County. Situated 35 minutes from the Morioka Interchange, it is easily accessible. All courses, which mainly feature straight ones with slight slopes, can be reached from the gondola in the center. In addition, the children’s course makes it a ski area that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Equipment is also available for rent.

様々な雪像があり凄く楽しいです。また、スキー場も隣接しており、スポーツ後に見ることもできるのでおすすめです。
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukushima Pref. Iwasegunteneimura Hatori Lake Plateau

Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort is a ski resort developed to the south of Lake Hatori on the 1510 meter-high Mt. Kamafusa. What makes the ski slope at Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort special is that the slope has a gentle gradient all the way down so that even beginners can ski all the way down from the summit. This is the only ski resort in Fukushima Prefecture with a high-speed quad ski lift; first-time skiers can reach the mountain top with its spectacular views in just five minutes. Accommodation is available at a ski lodge located right in front of the ski slope. Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort makes planning your ski trip really easy; you can enjoy skiing until time is up and then relax in the ski lodge’s large baths.

何年かぶりにスノボーに行ってきました。今年は雪が少ないのですが、この日は前日に降った事もあり雪がありました。前回はステップインのボードを持って行ったのですが、靴の底が劣化で剥がれてしまって折角リフト券を買ったのに滑れませんでした。木曜金曜はシニアとレディースはリフト券が半額です。 5時間なら1550円一日券は1800円天候も心配していたのですが、良い感じです。ゲレンデも空いていたので、沢...