Ski & snowboard

Osorakan Snow Park - where you can ski on natural snow, despite being in Hiroshima

Five recommended ski resorts in Sapporo (Hokkaido) you can take a day trip to- enjoy ski and sightseeing!

Geihoku Kokusai Ski Resort, the biggest ski resort in western Japan!

Miyagi Zao Eboshi Ski Resort, a ski resort looking over frost-covered trees, enjoyable even for beginners.

Yuzawa Park Resort. Hotel with direct access to the slope!

Hokkaido's 5 of the biggest ski resort areas

Ski in natural snow! Togari Onsen Ski Resort has many non groomed slopes and offer varieties within its 3 areas.

Washigatake Ski Resort, a beginner friendly resort with many smooth courses and impressive wide trail.

Steepest slope at 45 degrees! Try the most challenging course in Japan at Kijimadaira Ski Resort.

An introduction to the hot springs village Nozawa Onsen, with its traditional, refined feel!

Ski Tips for Beginner Skiers

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park where Kids Have Lots of Fun.

Aizu Kogen Takatsue. Largest Snow Resort Area with Powder Snow.

Full of all sorts of other activities in addition to skiing! Madarao Mountain Resort, reputed for its beautiful scenery

Part 3 of our travelogue of a 2-day, 1-night stay in Shiga Kogen: Terakoya Skiing Area, a place where you can get a taste of some really excellent powder snow

Part 2 of our travelogue of a 2-day, 1-night stay in Shiga Kogen - Ichinose Family Skiing Area, where visitors can enjoy expansive nighttime skiing!

Ski Resort Yokoteyama-Shibutoge: Spend a night and ski like crazy at Shiga Kogen’s premier ski resort

Oana Ski Area: A little-known resort you’ll practically have to yourself

Sahoro Resort Ski Area: Offering a stellar view of Tokachi Plain

Muikamachi Hakkaisan Prince Snow Resort: Lots of ski courses and superb views just 2 & 1/2 hours outside Tokyo

Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort: Perfect for young skiers to make their debut on the mountain

Ski Resort Tenei: A Family-Friendly Ski Resort With Great Cost Performance

Kawaba Ski Resort: Powder Snow At A Huge Mountain Side Resort

Norn Minakami Ski Resort: An Urban-Style Resort Offering Night Skiing

Manza Onsen: Onsen Village On A Gunma Mountaintop Close To The Stars