Best Sports Spot List

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!

[Tenshozan course: Takes around one hour 10 minutes at a regular pace (or 55 minutes if walked in the reverse direction)] [Momiji-no-sato course: Takes around one hour 20 minutes at a regular pace] This is a great course for people who want to hike among nature. You can stroll through primary forest containing cedar, pine, and beech trees while the sunlight through the branches creates patterns along the path. As the song of wild birds echoes among the trees, you will feel the atmosphere of the deep mountain forest. Please enjoy the natural scenery of Okuyugawara while stopping by to see the Hakuun waterfall which resembles silk threads flowing through the greenery, and Tenshozan Shrine, which is beautiful in every season. The newly named Momiji-no-sato is best enjoyed in November. However, it can be crowded during foliage season. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 18 minutes Alight at the Okuyugawara Iriguchi bus stop

Breathtaking views of the Northern-Alps mountains from only this resort and natural snow are appealing features. Free shuttle bus runs from Matsumoto station.

Straddling three peaks—Mt. Bandai, Mt. Nekomagadake, and Mt. Umaya—and commanding a view of Lake Inawashiro below, Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA Mountain is Japan's largest ski resort, boasting a total of 33 runs. The premises, running north to south and covered in exceptional snow, are home to a wide variety of pistes and ample facilities that will warm every winter-sports lover's heart.

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!

Some of the biggest trails in western Japan where everyone from beginners to advanced will have a great time!Enjoy yourself to the utmost on trails with great snow quality☆

Pleasant slopes, directly connected to Route 153. The trails which make the most of high quality snow and natural surroundings of Minami-Shinshu are popular with beginners, intermediate level skiers and snow boarders and families.

Tangram Madarao', the snow resort where ski, stay and play become one. Careful trail maintenance makes it fun for all levels from beginners to advanced!

[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.

With the latest ice crushing system it is now possible to ski from November.

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

It has good access and takes only about 2 hours from Osaka. Slopes are compact but you never get tired with the course designs.

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.

Superb access!! A ski area close to the Takasu interchange. The efficient trail layout is designed to provide fulfilling skiing and snow boarding for all levels of experience.

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!

Shizukuishi Ski Resort has a variety of trails, fun for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snow boarders.

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.

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!'

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!

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!