Best around Tohoku Spot List

Beginners and experts alike are welcome to hit the powder snow slopes in this resort for an experience you will never forget.

Boasting impressive amounts of snow on the slopes, and one of the largest freeriding zones in Japan, this legendary resort has reopened for the first time in 11 years!

Outstanding access and superb powder snow.

With plenty of equipment available to rent, you do not need to take anything with you when visiting. Easy access—just 10 minutes from JR Muikamachi Station by the free bus, or 5 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Muikamachi Interchange.

Only 40 minutes by car from Sendai city center so this is the ski resort where you can go skiing on the spur of the moment. The night ski trail with beautiful night views is a popular place for a date.

Enjoy massive powder snow in deep Winter and terrain parks in Spring. The ski resort where you definitely want to go.

"Superfine" powder snow is our pride! You can see breathtaking panoramic views of Japan's 100 famous mountains.

NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only ski resort suitable for families and beginners as well as intermediate skiers looking for some ungroomed snow and mogul challenges.

Located in the Asamushi Onsen district of Aomori, Kaisenkaku is 19 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 2 km from Asamushi Aquarium. The property is set 33 km from Hakkoda Ski Area, 38 km from Sukayu Onsen and 22 km from Moya Hills. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. At the ryokan, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, while some feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant at Kaisenkaku specialises in Japanese cuisine. The property has a hot spring bath. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 27 km from the property.

Featuring mountain views, Kyukamura Ura-Bandai is situated in Kitashiobara and features a wellness area with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, each unit includes a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Bandai is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kitakata Station is 34 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 81 km away.

Delicious food. Fun time. Value for money. Visit Maiko at least once a season.

Hayashi-han, Azumayama Kokuyurin194, Wakamiya, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima-ken

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, hot tub, traditional restaurant and free WiFi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Wakamatsuya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Zao Onsen Ski Resort is 300 metres from the accommodation. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.

Offering mountain views, 2nd House is an accommodation situated in Kitashiobara, 21 km from Mount Bandai and 32 km from Kitakata Station. It is set 34 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and offers a 24-hour front desk. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with shower, slippers and a hair dryer. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the guest house. After a day of skiing, cycling or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Mount Iimori is 35 km from the guest house, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 36 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 79 km away.

Set in Sagae, 37 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 31588v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 10 km from Tendo Station, 15 km from Sakuranbo Higashine Station and 17 km from Yamagata Station. Yama-dera Temple is 19 km from the hotel and Murayama Station is 19 km away. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Hotel Symphony - Vacation STAY 31588v feature air conditioning and a desk. Lina World is 27 km from the accommodation, while Oishida Station is 31 km away. Yamagata Airport is 11 km from the property.

Barton Hotel is set in Yamanouchi, within 32 km of Ryuoo Ski Park and 32 km of Zenkoji Temple. This 2-star hotel offers room service. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Nagano Station is 34 km from the hotel, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 35 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 117 km from the property.

Set 11 km from Mount Iimori, 29 km from Mount Bandai and 40 km from Ouchi-juku, 民泊-和-Guesthouse-wa- features accommodation located in Aizuwakamatsu. The air-conditioned accommodation is 9.3 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Kitakata Station. The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 12 km from the guest house, while Yosano Akiko Monument is 14 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 77 km away.

Offering a fitness centre free of charge, Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East has direct access to Sendai Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, a desk, safety deposit box, TV, refrigerator and hairdryer. The private bathroom comes with towels, slippers and free toiletries. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage and currency exchange services. Guests can relax in the shared lounge area. A drinks vending machine is available on site. The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet using local ingredients, lunch and dinner. There are several restaurants, cafes and convenience stores within a 5-minute walk from the property. Sendai Museum is a 15-minute train ride from Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East. Sendai Castle and Zuihoden are a 20-minute drive from the property, while Sakunami Hot Spring is located an hour away by car.

Set within 400 metres of Niigata Station and 3.2 km of Toki Messe, Terminal Art Inn - Vacation STAY 66156v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Niigata. The property is situated 31 km from Suntopia World, 39 km from Yahiko Shrine and 39 km from Yahiko Shrine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre is 3.6 km away. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Shinranshonin Shimizu is 40 km from Terminal Art Inn - Vacation STAY 66156v, while Former Takeishi's Residence is 42 km from the property. Niigata Airport is 10 km away.