50 minutes from Kyoto. Fine trails with superb views looking down on lake Biwako.
Combination of intricate terrains and open slopes provides wide varieties of medium to advanced gradient slopes.
Enjoy wide trails on the 8.5km long run.
Nice and spacious courses, the hidden gem of natural powder snow, and onsen!
Fun! Size! It has to be Jam!!
For all the hard-core winter sports fans! Enjoy the ultra-powder “Microfine Snow,” and steep, compacted icy roads and parks.
Breathtaking views of the Northern-Alps mountains from only this resort and natural snow are appealing features. Free shuttle bus runs from Matsumoto station.
[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
Enjoy skiing and snow boarding on a total of 15 trails including Hakkaisan's renowned downhill trail, mogul slopes, and deep snow trails.
Leading Ski Resort in Shiga Kogen, Japan’s Largest Combined Snow Sports Area
The powder snow area within 2 hours from Tokyo.
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.
Popular for the 13 varied trails that use the natural slope terrain and the good access in only 10 minutes from the Route19.
Geto is the "Snow Kingdom", with one of the largest snowfalls over Japan, boasting a long open season until Golden Week!
ROCK WOOD HOTEL&SPA For a leisurely and superior break where you can forget the routine of daily life.
Attractive and enjoyable. Powder snow of TAKAHATA!
Smile x Smile = Oze Iwakura
This year the uncompressed snow area 'POWDER WAVE' is twice the size. There are even more activities! 'More fun than you can fit in a day!'
This year to let's ski all out on the exhilarating slopes, glittering with romance, that can be seen from the expressway!
One of the largest snow resorts!