Best Visiting Spot List

Mausoleum architecture representative of the early Edo period

This is the only ski resort in Japan which is directly connected with a highway. It is connected with the Sakudaira parking area on the Joshinetsu expressway providing outstanding access from Nerima IC at just 150km!

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 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

The nationally notable Sangaku National Park

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.

The kids park is highly recommended for families! Enjoy snow, hot spring baths, and shopping. Discover all the entertainments Nasu offers in this winter.

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

The orderly lineup of 1001 thousand-armed Kannon is superb

A big onsen resort with large hotels lining Mutsu Bay. It offers a wide range of events and leisure activities.

Excellent location with 80% sunny days! Only this ski resort operates night skiing eveyday in the area!

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!

The 99-year history of ski resort.

Roam the streets of Edo reborn and get your pictures taken with ninjas or Oiran courtesans

It locates in Kitashiga, Nagano, and abundant of natural snow falls. This ski resort is the combination of 2 ski resorts which creates one big snow resort that covers 97ha land and equips 24 slopes and 8 lifts.

Loved by bird watchers, a spot to photograph Japanese cranes

"Ski over the rooftops of Japan! Experience the delights of Norikura(^^) "

Only 30min from the Gotemba interchange! Snow Town Yeti is in a superb location, close to Tokyo, where you can ski and snow board with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop.

An area with a concentration of shops specializing in ”otome-kei” (women-oriented) anime goods and doujinshi. The anime-themed restaurants are also fun.

Okukannnabe slopes locate at the highest elevation among ski resorts in the Kannnabe Kogen area, which is 2hrs from Osaka and it is proud of its wide varieties of courses.