Best Visiting Spot List

Said to have the best view of the surrounding marshland

The closest skiing ground to the Hida Takayama.

Enjoy an impressive slope of 2,300m in length coming down from the 1,200m elevation.

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!

A historic building representing the Showa era. Its location within one kilometer of Ginza makes it easily accessible before or after shopping.

Bibaushi Elementary School can be seen in the distance

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.

Located inside the Yugawara Tourist Hall, this museum exhibits the works and information panels of various writers and artists who have visited Yugawara since the Meiji era, such as Doppo Kunikida, Soseki Natsume , Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Akiko Yosano, Toson Shimazaki, and Junichiro Tanizaki. It also features a walking map for sights connected to Yugawara’s literary history, a brief history of modern literature in Yugawara, as well as panels of photos showing Yugawara in the past and present, and temples, shrines and stone statues. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 10 minutes We are right next to the Ochiaibashi bus stop

Offer a prayer to Japan's largest Buddha statue in its oldest temple

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

The snow paradise where you can enjoy both skiing and snowboarding. Take a break in the hot spring baths only 5 minutes away by car.

The artist Kyotaro Nishimura visited Yugawara to rest and recuperate, and he was so enchanted by its climate and people that he decided to live here. The Nishimura Kyotaro Museum was opened in honor of him. In addition to more than 300 of his creations, we also exhibit items that represent his life as a writer, including handwritten manuscripts, large dioramas and his secret collection. Please stop by and get a new insight into the life and work of Kyotaro Nishimura. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 5 minutes We are three minutes' walk from the Shogakko-Mae bus stop

An international visitor's center to help you understand and enjoy Shiretoko National Park

An ancient ritual practice in which several deer are chased down to have their antlers trimmed

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

Famous for its national treasure, a statue of Miroku Bosatsu

The oldest surviving building of Todaiji Temple. All the Buddhist statues stored here are national treasures

It is a daihonzan major temple of Nichiren-school Buddhism. Various historical buildings remain on the temple precincts, such as the Daido large hall, the Honden main hall, the Tahoto jeweled pagoda, and a five-story pagoda.

Leading Ski Resort in Shiga Kogen, Japan’s Largest Combined Snow Sports Area