Best Skiing & Snowboarding 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.

Enjoy skiing and snow boarding on a total of 15 trails including Hakkaisan's renowned downhill trail, mogul slopes, and deep snow trails.

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.

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 closest skiing ground to the Hida Takayama.

Enjoy supreme powder snow by staying at the base hotel at the bottom of the mountain! You can enjoy the world's top skiing on the finest powder snow between trees in the woods of the back-country areas that are designed for experts, under your own responsibility.

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

"Ski over the rooftops of Japan! Experience the delights of Norikura(^^) "

Full-fledged family resort presented by the cake brand "Chateraise"

Every Tuesday is free ladies' day this season!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Attractive and enjoyable. Powder snow of TAKAHATA!

Monolithic slopes with the best quality snow where you can enjoy the freedom and atmosphere of skiing in vast natural surroundings!

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

Let's go to an inspirational place!

A variety of ski fields covered with an abundance of 100% natural snow await you! Elementary school children (12 and under) can use the lift for free every day.

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