Best Sports around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

Enjoy wide trails on the 8.5km long run.

A gondora directly takes you up to the summit. Anyone from beginners to experts can enjoy the slopes! Facilities are fully loaded such as featuring Onsen hot springs and accommodations.

With the latest ice crushing system it is now possible to ski from November.

Ski mecca ""Shigakogen"" is popular area for skiers and snowboarders. Superb powder snow for everyone to play in and enjoy!

The northern alps with its magnificent range of mountains at over 3000m in altitude is the location of this large scale snow resort; a blue skied white covered world.

Fun! Size! It has to be Jam!!

Enjoy supreme powder snow by staying at the base hotel at the bottom of the mountain! You can enjoy the world's top skiing on the finest powder snow between trees in the woods of the back-country areas that are designed for experts, under your own responsibility.

Breathtaking views of the Northern-Alps mountains from only this resort and natural snow are appealing features. Free shuttle bus runs from Matsumoto station.

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!

[Takes around three hours 25 minutes at a regular pace - suitable for regular walkers] From the peak of Mt. Nango, 610 meters above sea level, you can enjoy incredible views of the Manazuru Peninsula stretching out into Sagami Bay. People who are interested in old legends can head to Jigansui pond. It is where Minamoto no Yoritomo is said to have gone to commit suicide after losing the Battle of Ishibashiyama. Legend says, after seeing the miserable image of himself reflected on the water, he returned to the fight. Nearby you can also see the remains of Komichi Jizodo (hall for guardian deities), which appears in “Genpei Seisuiki” (The Rise and Fall of the Minamoto and the Taira Clans), and is a good place to stroll while thinking about the Sengoku period. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Kajiya for about 15 minutes The start is right next to the Kajiya bus stop

Play NINJA! Snow peak entertainment

North side slopes with a panorama view of Japan's Sea are fantastic. 4km long course is perfect for families and enjoyable for beginners.

[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.