Best Sports around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

"5km from the interchange, along side the national highway so you can have peace of mind about easy access!Wide trails suitable for beginners and families. "

Everyone, including beginners, can ski on the 5000m trail from the summit.

One of the biggest ski resorts in Western Japan. The number of courses, open hours, and all aspects are outstanding! Purchasing a common ski pass with a neighbor ski resort "Takasu SP" makes your skiing availability bigger!

Located at the altitude of 1,830 meters on Mt. Kitayatsugatake in Shinshu, this ski resort is surrounded by Japan’s largest white birch forests. The draws are the eight courses, various attractions and Kids Land with a free rest area for families.

Enjoy the world of glittering snow and relax in hot spring baths. The resort to enjoy with friends and family.

Our pride is the outstanding quality of the snow at an altitude of over 2,100m and the quality of the Kusatsu Onsen spa water. The 8km long trail from the top is fantastic!

[Tenshozan course: Takes around one hour 10 minutes at a regular pace (or 55 minutes if walked in the reverse direction)] [Momiji-no-sato course: Takes around one hour 20 minutes at a regular pace] This is a great course for people who want to hike among nature. You can stroll through primary forest containing cedar, pine, and beech trees while the sunlight through the branches creates patterns along the path. As the song of wild birds echoes among the trees, you will feel the atmosphere of the deep mountain forest. Please enjoy the natural scenery of Okuyugawara while stopping by to see the Hakuun waterfall which resembles silk threads flowing through the greenery, and Tenshozan Shrine, which is beautiful in every season. The newly named Momiji-no-sato is best enjoyed in November. However, it can be crowded during foliage season. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 18 minutes Alight at the Okuyugawara Iriguchi bus stop

Combination of intricate terrains and open slopes provides wide varieties of medium to advanced gradient slopes.

"Hakuba Sanosaka Ski Resort" is the closest ski resort from the Azumino IC, which is perfect to go skiing with friends.

Pleasant slopes, directly connected to Route 153. The trails which make the most of high quality snow and natural surroundings of Minami-Shinshu are popular with beginners, intermediate level skiers and snow boarders and families.

This is a paradise, full of nature for skiers and snowboarders.

Fresh powder in the sun with your friends - a day that can be yours. Part of Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area, Okushiga Kogen is blessed withthe 100% natural world-famous "Japow" (Japanese Powder Snow). Slopes for all levels - from beginners to experts - are in place. Open from early December to early May.

[Takes around two hours 15 minutes at a regular pace - suitable for regular walkers] Known as the ”stone Buddha walking course” as stone Buddhas have been placed along the route to show you the way. Start from Jukkokutoge-sancho Station, which overlooks all ten of surrounding ancient kingdoms of Japan, namely Izu, Suruga, To'otoumi, Kai, Shinano, Musashi, Sagami, Awa, Kazusa, and Shimofusa. The station also affords a great view of Mr. Fuji.