Best Visiting Spot List

This is a museum where visitors can trace the changes in Chinese kanji characters and their shapes from the pre-Christian time to the present through its collection of valuable cultural properties.

Ski resort of superb snow spreading at the altitude of 1,557 to 2,120 meters of the northeastern base of Mt. Ontake

We serve as a hospitable base for travelers visiting the local sites such as Manyo Park, Kogome no yu and Doppo no yu hot springs, and the historic Kofuso house. We provide local sightseeing guidance and the latest information, as well as toilets and a rest space. We also offer a Wi-Fi access point, so you can use the internet (you will need to provide your own internet-capable device). While you are walking around the hot springs, please stop by. Usually open every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and national holidays Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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

Powder snow that can only be found at 2,000m. The cloudy hot spring baths with a plentiful supply of water are also very appealing!!

This shrine has a long history, going back to the time when Yugawara was developed by Shigeyuki Kaganosuke Futami and others. It is said that when Yoritomo Minamoto raised an army in Izu, Sanehira Jiro Doi, the head of the powerful local clan, prayed for his master Yoritomo's victory and offered the sword he carried at his waist to the shrine. The Myojin-no-kusunoki camphor tree spreads its branches by the side of the prefectural road. This tree is estimated to be over 800 years old and has a root circumference of 15.6 meters. An inner section of the trunk has decayed and been reinforced with concrete, which has been used to house a guardian deity. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 5 minutes The shrine is next to the Gosho Jinja bus stop

ROCK WOOD HOTEL&SPA For a leisurely and superior break where you can forget the routine of daily life.

Good access in only 5 minutes from the Sonohara interchange on the Chuo expressway! Trails are restricted to skiers! The easy way to enjoy playing in the snow and winter mountains!

Where some of Japan's most beloved creatures come to eat

The Snow Park on the slopes of Mt. Osorakanzan (1346m), the highest peak in Hiroshima prefecture. The 100% natural snow trails are the best!

The 99-year history of ski resort.

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!

For all the hard-core winter sports fans! Enjoy the ultra-powder “Microfine Snow,” and steep, compacted icy roads and parks.

Play in the snow at Aizu-Urabanndai! Grandeco. All the lifts are high speed four person lifts with covers, so you won't get cold!

The head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Buddhism is located within walking distance from Kyoto Station. The local residents refer to it affectionately as ”Ohigashi-san.”

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

Easy access in only 15 minutes from the expressway interchange! The ski resort for families with 3 different theme lands.

A new cultural tourist facility where one can brush shoulders with artisans producing soy sauce, local sake and glass art.

It is a unique ski resort that has 2 open periods, early ski period and spring ski period, for a full season!

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!

A bronze statue of the characters from the popular comic series, Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker). The statue shows Tsubasa Ozora in his youth and his former teacher, Hongo Robert.