{"id":2067,"date":"2016-01-12T08:20:25","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T23:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/skiing-in-japan-spend-a-weekend-on-the-slopes\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T02:35:27","slug":"skiing-in-japan-spend-a-weekend-on-the-slopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/skiing-in-japan-spend-a-weekend-on-the-slopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing in Japan &#8211; Spend a Weekend on the Slopes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Skier-carving-a-turn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-21255\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" src=\"http:\/\/japaninfoswap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ski-150x150.gif\" alt=\"Photo By - Charles J Sharp \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>While Japan does not traditionally come to mind when you think of skiing, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of ski resorts, and many have become increasingly more well known and popular internationally. \u00a0If powder, cold, and speed are what you seek, you can find it here!<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hokkaido Ski Areas\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Hokkaido is said to offer the best powder in the world, and with a winter that lasts from September until the official end of ski season in MAY, you have ample opportunity to make it there. \u00a0Besides skiing, there are a variety of famous winter festivals that may be of interest as well. \u00a0When you think Hokkaido, think winter paradise.<\/p>\n<p>From mainland Japan you will generally need to fly to Japan&#8217;s northernmost island of Hokkaido to enjoy these ski areas. \u00a0From Hokkaido,\u00a0there will be additional distances to cover to reach the individual areas themselves. \u00a0See this post on Japan Guide for more details on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/list\/e1101.html\">getting to Hokkaido.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Niseko United<\/h2>\n<p>Niseko United offers one mountain and four resorts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niseko.ne.jp\/en\/\">http:\/\/www.niseko.ne.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Niigata Ski Areas\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\">Niigata is one of the main skiing and snowboarding destination areas of Japan, and features over 50 operational ski resorts which are located mostly in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/myoko.tv\/english\/\">Myoko area\u00a0<\/a>and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.e-yuzawa.gr.jp\/english\/index.html\">Yuzawa area <\/a>of the\u00a0region. \u00a0Niigata itself is located about 200 km north of Tokyo on the Sea of Japan.<\/p>\n<p>From Tokyo you will need to drive or take a bus (at least 3 hours), or ride the train (2 hours on the shinkansen, longer on JR) to enjoy these ski areas. \u00a0\u00a0The journey from Nagoya takes about five hours. \u00a0From Nigata there will be additional distances to cover to reach the individual areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort<\/h2>\n<p>Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort is located in the\u00a0town of Echigo Yuzawa, in an area famous for its impressive snowfalls. \u00a0This resort offers skiing from 1,181m down to 358m in excellent snow conditions. \u00a0 They offer a variety of slopes, with some for kids. \u00a0The coolest part about \u00a0GALA Yuzawa is its own bullet train station; right at the base of the resort. Step off the train, pick up your pass and gear and you&#8217;re ready to go! It couldn&#8217;t be easier. You can wake up in Tokyo and be on the slopes by 8 am!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.galaresort.jp\/winter\/english\/\">http:\/\/www.galaresort.jp\/winter\/english\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Nagano Ski Areas<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>From Tokyo you will need to drive or take a bus (at least 3 hours), or ride the train (2 hours on the shinkansen, longer on JR) to enjoy these ski areas. \u00a0From Nagano, there will be additional distances to cover to reach the individual areas. \u00a0See this post on Japan Guide for more details on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e6003.html\">getting to Nagano<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort<\/h2>\n<p>Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort is focused on fun on skis for kids. \u00a0You will not find a lot, if any, advanced or dangerous ski runs here. \u00a010% are supposed to be for absolute beginners, and 60% of the remaining for intermediate level. \u00a0Click through and look at the advertising pictures; good spot to take your kids skiing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Google Map &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/lKvmi \">http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/lKvmi \u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tateshina-tokyu.com\/outdoor\/ski\/\">http:\/\/www.tateshina-tokyu.com\/outdoor\/ski\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Karuizawa Prince Hotel and Resort<\/h2>\n<p>Karuizawa Prince Hotel and Resort offers ten runs that break down as beginner 50% , intermediate 30%, advanced 20%. \u00a0There is a little something here for the whole family, and the amenities as described seem nearly posh. \u00a0One selling point; they claim to be &#8220;one of the few ski resorts in Japan to offer both hotel rooms and individual cottages,&#8221; so they have that going for them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princehotels.com\/en\/ski\/karuizawa\/access.html\">\u00a0Access\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Karuizawa Prince Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princehotels.com\/en\/ski\/karuizawa\/index.html\">http:\/\/www.princehotels.com\/en\/ski\/karuizawa\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Nozawa Onsen<\/h2>\n<p>Nozawa Onsen is\u00a0one of Japan\u02bcs most superb and expansive winter sports areas. The resort ranks among the very top in Japan in terms of size, its history and snow quality; touting an &#8220;abundance&#8221; of 100% natural, high-quality powder snow and skiing well into early May<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?q=Nozawa+Onsen&amp;hnear=Nozawaonsen,+Shimotakai+District,+Nagano+Prefecture&amp;t=m&amp;z=12&amp;brcurrent=3,0x5ff6051adbc9612b:0x1891db5a466e8530,0\">Access -Nozawa Onsen\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nozawaski.com\/winter\/en\/index.php\">http:\/\/www.nozawaski.com\/winter\/en\/index.php<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Gunma Ski Areas<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2>Tambara Ski Park<\/h2>\n<p>Tambara Ski Park\u00a0\u00a0is focused on fun on skis for everyone, especially kids. \u00a0You will not find a lot, if any, advanced or dangerous ski runs here. \u00a015% are supposed to be for absolute beginners, and 65% of the remaining are for intermediate level skiers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/snow.gnavi.co.jp\/guide\/htm\/r0170ens.htm\">http:\/\/snow.gnavi.co.jp\/guide\/htm\/r0170ens.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">More Info on Skiing in Japan<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A collection of articles and resources, including an app! \u00a0 Yes, you heard right. \u00a0Skiing in Japan? \u00a0There is an app for that!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Japan Snow Guide &#8211; e-Zine online magazine\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The Japan Snow Guide contains all the info you need to get up to the mountain and enjoy winter in Japan. Enjoy reading the guide on your computer or tablet or mobile device with their easy,\u00a0e-zine style on-line format.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/outdoorjapan\/docs\/japan-snow-guide-2015?e=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/issuu.com\/outdoorjapan\/docs\/japan-snow-guide-2015<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Japan Snow Guide IOS App\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/japan-snow-guide\/id781360770?mt=8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21256\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" src=\"http:\/\/japaninfoswap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Japan-Snow-Guide-150x150.gif\" alt=\"Japan Snow Guide App By MapMotion\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" \/><\/a>The Japan Snow Guide has one simple goal, to help people get out and enjoy Japan\u2019s amazing snow country, resorts and winter hospitality. Japan is blessed with a mountainous terrain that receives some of the heaviest snowfalls in the world and is dotted with natural hot springs. If you have chosen Japan for your winter holiday, you have countless ski resorts to choose from and one of the finest ski experiences in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to find the resorts right for you. Inside the free Japan Snow Guide iOS Mobile App, readers will find course info on some of the top resorts in Japan as well as information on featured resorts, resort services and destinations.<\/p>\n<p>January and February are the peak snow months, but Japan\u2019s ski season runs until early May. Don\u2019t let another snow season pass you by. Regret can bury you like an avalanche. It can stop you in your tracks like a bad wax job. Know before you go because\u2026 \u201cKnowledge means powder \u2013 think deep!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resort information<\/li>\n<li>Mountain information<\/li>\n<li>Downloadable trail maps<\/li>\n<li>Weather<\/li>\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<li>Featured resorts and services<\/li>\n<li>Real-time accommodation bookings<\/li>\n<li>Original feature stories and articles<\/li>\n<li>Shop List for finding great winter gear<\/li>\n<li>GPS enabled map views and directions<\/li>\n<li>Push Notifications<\/li>\n<li>Facebook integration and sharing<\/li>\n<li>Bookmarks and Favorites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And more \u2026 continually updated!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/japan-snow-guide\/id781360770?mt=8\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/japan-snow-guide\/id781360770?mt=8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Japan Guide &#8211; Japan&#8217;s best ski resorts &#8211; Article\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The best resorts and snow conditions are found in northern Japan (Hokkaido and Tohoku) and in the mountains along the Sea of Japan Coast (especially Niigata and Nagano).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e2262_resort.html\">http:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e2262_resort.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SnowJapan &#8211; Japan Winter Sport<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">s Guide- Article\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">SnowJapan is the resource for skiing and snowboarding in Japan. Updated daily throughout the year. Online since 1999.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.snowjapan.com\/\">http:\/\/www.snowjapan.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Skiing in Japan: small but beautiful<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"stand-first\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-component=\"Article:standfirst_cta\">Japan has many winter micro resorts. Our writer escapes the crowds and finds untracked slopes and perfect powder<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"Article:standfirst_cta\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2012\/dec\/16\/skiing-in-japan\">http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2012\/dec\/16\/skiing-in-japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ten Things to Know About Skiing in Japan <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211; Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/travel.ninemsn.com.au\/world\/1034966\/ten-things-you-have-to-know-about-skiing-in-japan\">http:\/\/travel.ninemsn.com.au\/world\/1034966\/ten-things-you-have-to-know-about-skiing-in-japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Japan does not traditionally come to mind when you think of skiing, there are literally hundreds and hun [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":2068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[63,37],"tags":[170,47,45],"class_list":["post-2067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoors","category-tokyo-2","tag-skiing","tag-tokyo-city-2","tag-tokyo-metropolis-2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2067"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51107,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2067\/revisions\/51107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}