Best Skiing & Snowboarding around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

At an altitude of 2000m! This is powder snow!

"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. "

A huge variety of trails, a snow park with a full range of park items, a fantastic panoramic view from the summit, and many exciting events!

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.

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.

Opening on the 21st November !!A trail layout designed for free and wild skiing. What's more the diverse selection of snow park items and the full-blown cross trail are in great condition! Again this year there are many great value discount days including the 'Ladies Day', 'Nice Friday' and kids go free days!

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.

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.

Just three hours from the Tokyo metropolitan area, boasts the size of the course area 175ha. Enjoy the finest powder at highland landscape reminiscent of Switzerland!

The powder snow area within 2 hours from Tokyo.

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

Superb access!! A ski area close to the Takasu interchange. The efficient trail layout is designed to provide fulfilling skiing and snow boarding for all levels of experience.

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

A ski resort with sweet cakes and fresh bakeries presented by a respected cake brand. A high percentage of blue sky days throughout the season and fabulous snow conditions maintained by snow machines!

Popular for the 13 varied trails that use the natural slope terrain and the good access in only 10 minutes from the Route19.

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.

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.

This year to let's ski all out on the exhilarating slopes, glittering with romance, that can be seen from the expressway!

The panoramic ski area where in 360 degrees you can see from the magnificent northern Alps to the foot of Mt. Hakuba. Popular with everyone from families to boarders.