Best Sports Spot List

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.

Easy access from Toyoda-Iyama IC on the Joshinetsu Express! No perilous mountain roads or passes! Easy access to the snow world in just 25 minutes!

Fun! Size! It has to be Jam!!

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!

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

One of the largest snow resorts!

Surrounded by beautiful Togakushi Mountains and known for great powder, it is one of the ideal places for you to ski. You can also visit the nearby Jinja Shrines and enjoy our famous Togakushi Soba.

This ski resort is comfortable, safe, and warm. It is close to Tokyo area and takes only 2 hours. It is 10 minutes from Kobuchizawa IC by car. The slope width is about 100m that is very wide as an exclusive slope for skiing, which is perfect for family and beginners.

[Takes around two hours 20 minutes at a regular pace (or two hours and 30 minutes if walked in the reverse direction) - suitable for regular walkers] A course where you can enjoy the view while touring historic relics dating back to the days when Yugawara was called Doi-go. You will get a feel for the close ties between Yugawara and Yoritomo Minamoto as you take in sights such as Joganji Temple, Sanehira’s family temple, the Doi castle ruins (at the peak of Mt. Shiroyama), and Shitodo Cave. The grassy meadow of the picnic area is a best place to stop and have lunch. The superb view from the top of Mt. Shiroyama enables you to look over Sagami Bay, as well as the Izu Peninsula, and even as far as Hatsushima and Oshima islands.

Powder snow and courses to meet all needs, with lessons to help your children hit the slopes!

You can ski down a 4.3km long slope, enjoying Pacific Ocean views. It is safe driving to the ski resort because the approacing road is facilitated with a snow melting feature.

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

"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. "

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

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.

You can enjoy an onsen hot spring bath and ski & snow board with comfort. It is a reliable ski resort for beginners and small kids.

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.

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!

The closest skiing ground to the Hida Takayama.

Superb access. A close and convenient ski resort. Thanks to our snow machines we are opening one step ahead of other resorts on the 11th November!!