Information about Skiing in Japan

　

SKI GUIDE JAPAN

Information about snow and ski resorts  in Japan

Recommended Ski region

Tohoku

Appi, Hachimantai

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ShizukuishiI

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Geto

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Nagano

Hakuba

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Shiga kogen

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Nozawa, Togari

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Madarao

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Gifu

Gujyo(Okuminou)

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Recommended Back country fields in Japan

Niseko

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One of the most famous back country area in Japan. Not only back country near the ski resort, but also full climbing ski tour at Mt.Yotei, Mt. Nitonupuri etc. is enjoyable.

Hakkoda

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Hakkoda is located in Aomori Prefecture, the most northern part of Honshu.It's famous for its heavy snowfall. You can access high elevations at once by the ropeway.

Hakuba

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Hakuba is one of the most famous back country fields in Japan. You can enjoy steep lines and majestic views of the 3,000m class Northern Alps.

Side Trip from Ski resorts

Sightseeing in Nagano

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Popular sightseeing spots in Nagano are introduced. Accessible from Hakuba, Shigakogen, Nozawa, Myoko etc..

Sightseeing in Gifu

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Popular sightseeing spots in Gifu are introduced. Gifu is also accessible from neighboring Nagano.

Side Trip from Hakuba

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Tourist spots in Matsumoto-city, Nagano-city are introduced which are accessible from Hakuba as a day trip.

Onsen experience in Hakuba

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Hakuba is one of the best place to enjoy Onsen(Hot spring) in Japan. Recommended hot spring facilities and related information.

Special Article

Best powder ski resrots in Japan

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Ski resorts where you can enjoy deep powder snow and off piste are introduced.

Top10 largest ski resorts in Japan

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Top 10 largest ski resort in Japan are introduced. Let's enjoy a variety of slopes.

Top10 longest ski run in Japan

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Top 12 longest courses in Japan are introduced. Let's enjoy long crusing.

Best Ski season in Japan

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Ski season in Japan is from mid of December to end of Mar. The best is January, February.