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[Tokyo Ski Lazy Pack] Popular ski resorts in Niigata, Nagano, and Gunma, 18 ski resorts near Tokyo compiled at once 1

#A ski resort where you can continue skiing at night

NASPA Ski Resort is an all-inclusive Tokyo ski resort directly connected to the New Otani Hotel. It is also one of the few dedicated ski resorts in Japan with a total of 8 ski trails. In addition to gentle slopes suitable for novices, there are also non-compacted snow. Diverse choices such as snow trails, cat-jumping trails, and snow hill trails allow intermediate and advanced skiers to enjoy skiing.

The snow play area in the ski resort also offers activities such as snow tub sliding, snowmobile driving experience, and snow rafting, which both adults and children can enjoy. If you stay at a ski hotel, the hotel has complete facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and a spacious 250-square-meter hot spring, allowing you to relax and unwind after skiing!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 8
  • Cable car: 6 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 2200m
  • Maximum slope: 38°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "Echigo-Yuzawa Station", then transfer to the free shuttle bus (it takes about 5 minutes to reach the ski resort). You can also drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 1.5 hours
  • From Narita Airport: 2 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares


 

Adults (junior high school students and above)

Children (below elementary school students)

1 day ticket

USD 6,000

USD 4,500

2 day ticket

USD 9,000

USD 7,000

5 hour ticket

USD 5,000

USD 3,500

Night tickets (18:00-19:30)

USD 2,000

USD 2,000

timed ticket

USD 700

USD 700

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 30%
  • Premium: 30%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 80%
  • Unpacked snow: 20%

Business hours

  • Every year from late December to late March
  • General business hours: 08:30-17:00
  • Night skiing: 18:00-19:30
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#A ski resort only 70 minutes from Tokyo

GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort is a popular choice for ski enthusiasts in the suburbs of Tokyo. It is said to only take 77 minutes from Tokyo Station, making it especially suitable for a one-day ski trip from Tokyo. There are 16 ski trails here with varying degrees of difficulty to meet the needs of skiers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you can enjoy skiing here.

This ski resort near Tokyo also has a Snow Park specially designed for snowboarding enthusiasts. Overall, GALA Yuzawa is small but compact, and can be connected to Yuzawa Plateau and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. If you purchase all The Mountain Pass gives you access to all three major ski resorts. If you plan to stay for a few more days, there are also comfortable hot spring hotels nearby to choose from, where you can enjoy the comfort and relaxation of the hot springs after skiing.

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Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 16
  • Cable car: 12 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 2500m
  • Maximum slope: 33°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "GALA Yuzawa Station" and you can walk to the ski resort, or you can drive there.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: approximately 70 minutes
  • From Narita Airport: 3 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares

Adult: ¥6,500
Elementary school students: ¥3,000

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 35%
  • Intermediate: 45%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 75%
  • Unpacked snow: 25%

Business hours

  • Every year from late December to early May
  • 08:00-16:30
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# Choose Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort for family skiing

Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort is a popular ski resort for parent-child skiing in Japan and ranks among the best in ski evaluations all year round. Although the site is small, there are many ski trails suitable for beginners and wide and gentle slopes, allowing novice skiers and family tourists to enjoy the fun on the snow.

This recommended ski resort in Tokyo offers a wide range of rental services and snow activities suitable for children, making it fun for the whole family. However, it should be noted that Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort is separate from the nearby Nakazato Ski Resort (nakazato). Nakazato Ski Resort is affiliated with a nearby hotel. The ski tickets are not shared between the two, so tourists need to pay special attention when going there.

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 17
  • Cable car: 9 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 2000m
  • Maximum slope: 32°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "GALA Yuzawa Station" and take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort, which takes about 20 minutes. You can also drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 1.5 hours
  • From Narita Airport: 2 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Adult

College students, middle school students

primary school student

1 day pass

5,500JPY

4,500JPY

2,700JPY

5 times coupon

4,600JPY

3,800JPY

2,200JPY

matinee ticket

1,800JPY

Single ticket

500JPY

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 30%
  • Premium: 30%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 67%
  • Unpacked snow: 33%

Business hours

  • Every year from late December to the end of March
  • 08:00-16:30
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#26 ski slopes for you to let yourself go

Maiko Ski Resort consists of three areas with a total of 26 ski trails. It is considered a medium to large ski resort. The Nagamine area is suitable for intermediate skiers and has many ski trails. The Maiko area is suitable for families because of its flat terrain. The Okuchi area has a bowl-shaped terrain and subtle slopes that are popular among skiers.

In addition, this Tokyo ski resort is recommended as one of the few with ski in/out ski resorts. It is connected to nearby hotels and three surrounding ski resorts. The ski tickets can be used universally, making it suitable for travelers who want to stay for a few more days to ski and enjoy the fun of skiing. When you are tired, you can relax at Maiko Hot Spring and Ishi no Yu!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 26
  • Cable car: 13 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 6,000m
  • Maximum slope: 32°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then transfer to the free shuttle bus (it takes about 20 minutes to reach the ski resort). You can also drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • 45 minutes from Niigata Station
  • From Tokyo Station: 70 minutes (minimum)
  • From Narita Airport: 2 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares

Night skiing fare

  • Adult: ¥1,500
  • Over 60 years old/Junior high school student: ¥1,200
    Elementary school students: ¥800

Ski lift ticket prices


Adult

60+

Junior and senior high school students

primary school student

one day ticket

6,200

5,700

5,700

3,300

two day ticket

10,600

9,800

9,800

6,000

three day ticket

14,800

13,700

13,700

8,500

four day ticket

18,800

17,400

17,400

10,800

five day ticket

22,600

20,900

20,900

12,900

six day ticket

26,200

24,200

24,200

14,800

seven day ticket

29,600

27,300

27,300

16,500

5 hours

5,700

5,200

5,200

3,100

night ticket

1,500

1,200

1,200

800

Admission after 3pm

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,500

Admission after 6pm

3,600

3,600

3,600

3,000

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 40%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 70%
  • Unpacked snow: 20%
  • Cat jump: 10%

Business hours

  • Every year from late December to late March
  • Day skiing: 08:30-17:30
  • Night skiing:
    16:00-20:00
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#A long-established Japanese ski resort that has been in business for more than 80 years

Iwahara Ski Resort is a traditional Japanese ski resort that has been in business for more than 80 years and is famous for its magnificent scenery and vast snow trails. Although it is a medium-sized ski resort, it has 20 ski trails and varied terrain, as well as mountain trails and 11 cable cars for skiers to explore at their leisure.

The ski slopes of this ski resort near Tokyo are well connected, allowing skiers to travel between them easily. There are also many snow shops where people can stop and enjoy a hot drink in the middle of the ski slopes. After a short break, continue gliding.

In addition, the difference between this ski resort in the suburbs of Tokyo and other ski resorts is that the hotel here is "in the snow resort". Hotel guests need to walk into the snow resort to get to the hotel. To carry luggage, they need to use electric snow pushers. Only a car can pick you up.

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 20
  • Cable car: 11 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 4,000m
  • Maximum slope: 35°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then transfer to the free shuttle bus (it takes about 10 minutes to reach the ski resort). You can also drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 1.5 hours
  • From Narita Airport: 2 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Adults, middle school students and above

3 years old ~ elementary school student

Over 60 years old

usage time

Afternoon admission ticket +

USD 4,500

USD 2,800

USD 3,500

13:00~end of business on the day

1 day admission ticket

USD 5,500

USD 3,500

USD 4,300

8:00~17:00

1 day admission ticket +

USD 5,800

USD 3,800

USD 4,600

8:00~end of business for the day camp

2 day admission ticket

USD 8,800

USD 5,600

USD 6,800

8:00~17:00 the next day

2 day admission ticket +

USD 9,200

USD 6,000

USD 7,200

8:00~end of business the next day

3 day admission ticket

USD 11,500

USD 7,300

USD 9,000

8:00~17:00 on the third day

3 day admission ticket +

USD 12,000

USD 7,800

USD 9,500

8:00~end of business on the third day

Late bird admission

USD 1,500

USD 1,000

USD 1,000

17:00~end of business on the day

Hold a disability certificate

USD 1,500

8:00~end of business on the day

Cable car single ticket

USD 800

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 40%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 80%
  • Unpacked snow: 20%

Business hours

  • Late December to late March
  • Weekdays: 08:00-19:00
  • Holiday: 08:00-20:00
  • Night: after 17:00
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#Integrating 9 ski resorts is definitely enough for you

Myoko Plateau Ski Resort is a famous ski resort in Japan, consisting of 10 ski resorts, including Madarao Plateau and Madarao Tokyu Ski Resort, which have been integrated by the Myoko Tourism Association in recent years. Three of the ski resorts are named "Myoko". The ski trails here are diverse in design to meet the needs of different skiing levels, and provide day and night skiing.

Myoko Plateau is not only famous for skiing, but it is also one of the six major hot spring ski resorts in Japan. The ski village is full of traditional hot spring culture, allowing skiers to enjoy a soothing hot spring bath after skiing. It is especially suitable for tourists who like the traditional Japanese village atmosphere. There are many hotels and B&Bs in the area. Whether you want to experience a resort or a B&B, the Myoko Highland Ski Resort area can satisfy you.

There are many choices in this ski resort in the suburbs of Tokyo, but they basically sell tickets separately. Although some ski resorts sell common tickets, it is a bit complicated overall. If you want to go to Myoko Plateau Ski Resort, you can consultdive into the snowOfSki Instructor Course, they cooperate with Kokura Onsen, Kokura Sightseeing, Ike no Taira, and Suginohara. You don’t have to worry about transportation and tickets at all, all the snow diving can be taken care of!

Basic information about ski resort facilities


Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

Kokura Tourist Ski Resort

Ikenohira Ski Resort

Suginohara Ski Resort

TANGRAM Ski Plaza

Madarao Plateau Ski Resort

Guanquan Ski Resort

Myoko SKI PARK

Myoko Runrun Ski Resort

LOTTE ARAI RESORT

Snow trails

17

10

10

16

14

30

4

3

1

23

cable car

14

7

6

5

5

11

2

1

1

8

longest sliding distance

3,000m

4,500m

4,000m

8,500m

2,500m

2,500m

2,200m

4,200m

900m

5,200m

Maximum angle

43°

32°

28°

38°

35°

37°

47°

35°

10°

46°

Transportation

From Tokyo:

Because Hakuba is a small station and the Shinkansen does not stop, you need to transfer to JR. If you take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station (1.5~2 hours), then transfer to JR (2~3 hours), and then transfer to the bus from Nagano to Hakuba Gunzan (1 hour), the total time is about 6 hours.

Ski resort fares

Each ski resort has different ticket prices. For preferential prices, please see:SKIDIY

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes


Snow slope difficulty

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

Kokura Tourist Ski Resort

Ikenohira Ski Resort

Suginohara Ski Resort

TANGRAM Ski Plaza

Madarao Plateau Ski Resort

Guanquan Ski Resort

Myoko SKI PARK

Myoko Runrun Ski Resort

LOTTE ARAI RESORT

Ski level

Beginner

50%

40%

35%

40%

30%

30%

30%

100%

100%

25%

Intermediate

40%

30%

45%

40%

40%

35%

40%

0%

0%

45%

advanced

10%

30%

20%

20%

30%

35%

30%

0%

0%

30%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

Pressure snow

70%

90%

90%

80%

70%

45%

50%

100%

100%

16%

unpacked snow

25%

10%

10%

10%

30%

50%

50%

0%

0%

84%

cat jump

5%

0%

0%

10%

0%

5%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Business hours

Each ski resort has different opening hours, please check the official website of each ski resort.

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#A long-established ski resort not to be missed by advanced skiers

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort (ISHIUCHI) has a history of more than 70 years and is one of the most representative long-established ski resorts in the suburbs of Tokyo. It is close to the three ski resorts of Gala and Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. It only takes about 90 minutes to get there by Shinkansen from Tokyo, and the transportation is very convenient. There is a free shuttle bus to pick you up after arriving at the station.

The ski resort has the largest night ski slope in Japan, allowing ski enthusiasts to enjoy skiing at night. In addition, the ski resort introduced the world's most advanced combination cable car in 2018, so non-skiers can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the snow-capped mountains.

The facilities of Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort are modern and have continued to grow and improve in recent years. The supporting facilities are comparable to Gala Ski Resort. There are a variety of equipment rentals, ski grooming, and dining options, allowing skiers to have a feast while enjoying skiing. In addition, Ishiuchi Maruyama is also famous for its park area and snowboarding areas such as the halfpipe, perfect for skiers who want to challenge their limits.

Official website:https://ishiuchi.or.jp/
Address:1655 Ishiuchi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 23
  • Cable car: 18 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 4,000m
  • Maximum slope: 35°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "GALA Yuzawa Station" and take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort in about 10 minutes, or you can drive there.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: approximately 70 minutes
  • From Narita Airport: 3 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • About 2 hours from Tokyo

Ski resort fares

Sightseeing cable car ticket to and from Gondola: ¥2500

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 30%
  • Intermediate: 40%
  • Premium: 30%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 70%
  • Unpacked snow: 30%

Business hours

  • Late December to early March
  • Day skiing: 08:30017:00
  • Night skiing: 17:00020:00
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#A ski resort overlooking Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay

Mount Fuji 10nd Station Snow Park Yeti is located in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is located at the 2019nd station at the foot of Mount Fuji. It is famous as "the earliest ski resort in Japan". It welcomes skiers every year around October, and in 21 it set a record as the earliest opening in Japan for XNUMX consecutive years.

Although this ski resort near Tokyo does not have many snow trails, it has excellent snow quality, as well as the magnificent scenery of Mount Fuji and rich natural resources, allowing skiers to enjoy skiing in the embrace of nature, so it is visited every year. Attracting many tourists, if you want to enjoy Mount Fuji while skiing, then choose Yeti and you will not be disappointed!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 4
  • Cable car: 3 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 1,000m
  • Maximum slope: 25°

Transportation

From Shinjuku, take the Odakyu Line Limited Express to Gotemba Station, then transfer to a bus to reach the ski resort.

Shinkansen

  • From Shinjuku Station: 2.5 hours
  • From Shizuoka Station: 2 hours and 40 minutes
  • Departing from Saitama Shintoshin Station: 3 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 2.5 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Time

成年人

children, seniors

1 day pass

weekends and holidays

USD 5,000

USD 4,000

Weekday

USD 4,300

USD 3,300

Night fares start at 15:30

All day

USD 2,900

USD 2,400

Admission

All day

USD 1,700

USD 1,200

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 50%
  • Intermediate: 40%
  • Premium: 10%

Business hours

  • Late December to early March
  • Weekdays: 10:00-22:00
  • Weekends: 09:00-22:00
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#A tourist area to escape the heat in summer and ski in winter

Karuizawa is a popular place for day trips from Tokyo. It is about a 3-hour drive from Tokyo. There are many attractions around it. In addition to skiing, it is also a summer resort. There are also many celebrities and royal villas, so it is very famous at home and abroad. Among them, PRINCE SNOW RESORTS KARUIZAWA is a very famous ski resort in Japan. It has 16 ski trails, half of which are elementary ski trails, which is very suitable for beginners and family tourists.

This suburban ski resort in Tokyo is located near the south exit of Karuizawa Station and is only a 3-minute drive from the shopping mall, allowing skiers to enjoy shopping after skiing. The snow trails here are well maintained and are said to be 100% snow-compacted, providing stable snow conditions. However, due to the wind blowing at some times, the body temperature is low, so friends who are afraid of the cold should pay more attention!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 16
  • Cable car: 9 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 1,600m
  • Maximum slope: 31°

Transportation

After taking the Shinkansen to "Karuizawa Station", transfer to the "free shuttle bus (reservation required), or you can drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 1.3 hours
  • From Narita Airport: 3 hours
  • From Haneda Airport: 3 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 3 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Denomination

adult

Senior students/junior high school students

Children

Buy locally

General

1 day pass

USD 8,000

USD 7,500

免费

4 hour ticket

USD 7,500

USD 7,000

member

1 day pass

USD 7,000

USD 6,500

4 hour ticket

USD 6,500

USD 6,000

Online booking

1 day pass

USD 7,000

USD 6,500

USD 100

4 hour ticket

USD 6,500

USD 6,000

USD 100

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 50%
  • Intermediate: 25%
  • Premium: 25%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 100%

Business hours

  • Every year from late December to early May
  • 08:00-17:00
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#Onsen Ski Road Ancestor God Festival Satisfaction

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is a famous hot spring ski resort in Japan, attracting many skiers to experience it. There are 44 ski trails and 19 cable cars. The ski trails are of various levels of difficulty and are suitable for skiers of all levels. There are also 10 kilometers of ski trails going straight down from the top of Momu Mountain, as well as 7 kilometers of gentle snow trails for beginners. It is one of the longest snow trails in Asia.

In addition to skiing, the hot spring experience of skiing in the suburbs of Tokyo is also a highlight. There are 13 free public hot springs and multiple paid hot springs in the area, allowing skiers to relax and enjoy traditional Japanese hot springs after skiing.

In January every year, this area also holds the "Dozu God Festival", one of Japan's three big torch festivals. Especially on January 1th, it is the climax of the celebration, allowing tourists to experience the bustling traditional celebration first-hand. If you want to You can’t miss this festival when you go here to ski and bathe!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 44
  • Cable car: 19 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 10,000m
  • Maximum slope: 39°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "Iiyama Station" and then transfer to the free shuttle bus (it takes about 15 minutes to reach the ski resort). You can also drive there by yourself.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 2.5 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 4 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Ticket type

General price

Price after 4/1

1 day pass

adult

USD 6,800

USD 5,300

Child

USD 4,100

USD 3,200

Elders

USD 5,400

USD 4,200

2 day pass

adult

USD 12,600

USD 9,800

Child

USD 7,600

USD 5,900

Elders

USD 10,000

USD 7,800

3 day pass

adult

USD 18,400

USD 14,300

Child

USD 11,100

USD 8,600

Elders

USD 14,600

USD 11,400

4 hour ticket

adult

USD 5,800

USD 4,500

Child

USD 3,500

USD 2,700

Elders

USD 4,600

USD 3,600

Sightseeing cable car (round trip)

adult

USD 3,000

USD 2,400

Child

USD 2,000

USD 1,600

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 30%
  • Premium: 30%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 75%
  • Unpacked snow: 25%

Business hours

  • Late December to early March
  • Day skiing: 08:30-16:30
  • Night skiing: 16:30-20:00
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#A ski resort with hot springs just a 1-minute walk away

Togari Onsen Ski Resort is located in a quiet town. You can camp and dream about the stars in summer. When it snows in winter, there are 13 ski trails with a total sliding distance of about 12 kilometers. About 1% of this ski resort in the suburbs of Tokyo is dedicated to beginners and beginners. Designed for intermediate skiers, you can reach the hot springs within a XNUMX-minute walk and enjoy the fun of bathing.

There are not many people in this ski resort in Taiwan, and the overall facilities are quite old. It is different from the atmosphere of a ski resort. You can experience the feeling of skiing in ancient times. The ski resort can be used for single-boarding or double-boarding, with half of the slopes on each side, which can meet the needs of different skiers. If you want to try a different style of skiing, you can come to Togari Onsen Ski Resort!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 13
  • Cable car: 4 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 2,500m
  • Maximum slope: 35°

Transportation

Take the Shinkansen to "Nagano Station", then transfer to "Iiyama Station", and finally take the shuttle bus to the ski resort in about 30 minutes.

Shinkansen

  • From Tokyo Station: 2 hours
  • Departing from Haneda Airport: Departing from Haneda Airport: 2.5 hours
  • Departing from Narita Airport: Departing from Haneda Airport: 3 hours

drive:

  • From Tokyo, about 4 hours or more

Ski resort fares


Ticket type

adult

primary school student

elder

usage time

1 day ticket

USD 4,500

USD 1,500

USD 4,000

all day

2-day pass

USD 8,000

USD 2,500

USD 7,000

12 / 23 to 3 / 23

3-day pass

USD 10,500

USD 3,500

USD 9,000

12 / 23 to 3 / 22

half day ticket

USD 3,500

USD 1,000

USD 3,200

8:30 - 13:00, 12:00 - 16:30

Single ticket

USD 600

USD 300

USD 600

all day

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 40%
  • Intermediate: 40%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 70%
  • Unpacked snow: 20%
  • Cat jump: 10%

Business hours

  • Late December to late March
  • 08:30-16:30
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#The spacious and gentle slopes are a paradise for skiing beginners

Tsugaike Plateau Ski Resort (HAKUBA VALLEY) is located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the three major ski resorts in the Hakuba area. It is famous for hosting the Winter Olympics and attracts many domestic and foreign ski enthusiasts. This area consists of many well-known ski resorts, including Happoone, Iwatake, Hakuba Goryu, etc.

This ski resort near Tokyo is known as a "beginner's paradise". It has a gentle slope of 1,200 meters wide and an average slope of only 8 degrees, making it extremely suitable for novice skiers. The width and smoothness of the ski trails mean that skiers don’t have to worry about colliding with others. It is extremely safe and is very suitable for families and parent-child travelers. In addition, most of the B&Bs in Tsugaike Plateau are very close to the ski resorts, and most of them can be ski in/out, making it convenient for skiers to enter and exit.

Although Tsugaike Plateau is mainly aimed at beginners and has a small number of intermediate and advanced ski trails, it is an ideal place for novice skiers and families to enjoy skiing. If you're a beginner, you won't be disappointed here, while skiers looking for a more challenge might want to consider other nearby ski areas.

Official website:https://www.tsugaike.gr.jp/
Address:Tsugaike Plateau, Otani Village, Azaz-gun, North Nagano Prefecture

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 9
  • Cable car: 20 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 4,900m
  • Maximum slope: 35°

Transportation

Departing from Narita Airport:

  • Direct bus: 6 hours
  • Take JR to Shinjuku (80~100 minutes) + bus (5 hours), a total of more than 6.5 hours.

From Tokyo:

Because Hakuba is a small station and the Shinkansen does not stop, you need to transfer to JR. If you take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station (1.5~2 hours), then transfer to JR (2~3 hours), and then transfer to the bus from Nagano to Hakuba Gunzan (1 hour), the total time is about 6 hours.

 

Ski resort fares

There are many types of Tsugaike snow passes, please see for details.Official website.

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 50%
  • Intermediate: 30%
  • Premium: 20%

Business hours

  • Late December to early March
  • Day skiing: 08:00-17:00
  • Night skiing: 18:00-21:00 (open only during limited hours)
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#A must-visit ski resort for ski masters

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort is one of the top Tokyo ski resorts in Japan. It was used as the competition venue for the 1998 Winter Olympics. It has a wide area, complete facilities, and a hot spring area for people to soak in. In recent years, many international competitions have been held here.

This ski resort near Tokyo is located at an altitude of 1,830 meters. From the top of the mountain, you can see the magnificent scenery of the Hakuba Three Mountains, Mount Asama and the Yatsugatake Mountains. It is famous for its difficult ski trails. 16% of the 70 ski trails are intermediate and advanced ski trails, which are very suitable for experienced skiers.

In addition to the famous non-compacted powder snow area, the ski resort also has ski trails suitable for beginners and children, with a variety of equipment, but overall it is relatively unfriendly to beginners. If you are an expert skier, this place can definitely meet your needs and allow you to enjoy the excitement and challenge of skiing.

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 16
  • Cable car: 21 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 8,000m
  • Maximum slope: 37°

Transportation

From Tokyo:

Because Hakuba is a small station and the Shinkansen does not stop, you need to transfer to JR. If you take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station (1.5-2 hours), then transfer to JR (70 minutes-2 hours) to Hakuba, then take the shuttle bus from Hakuba Station to the ski resort in about 15 minutes, the total time is about 4 hours .

Ski resort fares


Denomination

Adult (18 years old and over)

Student (6 to 17 years old)

Elders (over 65 years old)

1-day pass

on site

7,200

3,600

7,000

Purchase tickets online

7,100

3,550

-

Internet Early Bird

6,900

3,450

-

2-day pass

on site

14,400

7,200

14,000

Purchase tickets online

14,200

7,100

-

Internet Early Bird

13,800

6,900

-

half day ticket

on site

6,000

3,000

-

Discounted tickets for people with disabilities

on site

5,800

2,900

5.600

Single ticket

on site

600

600

-

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 30%
  • Intermediate: 50%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 70%
  • Unpacked snow: 15%
  • Cat jump: 15%

Business hours

  • Late November to early May
  • 08:00-16:00
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#A ski resort that’s so close to Tokyo and open until 12 o’clock

NORN Water Ski Resort is located in Gunma Prefecture. It can be reached within 100 minutes from Tokyo via the Kan-Etsu Expressway, making it ideal for a day ski trip. Although the ski resort is small in size, it has complete facilities and wide and smooth ski trails, which is especially suitable for beginners. In addition, the ski resort also has slopes with varying slopes, so intermediate and advanced skiers who want to enjoy it will have no problem!

A major feature of NORN Water Ski Resort is its night skiing, which is open until 10 pm every day, and is extended to 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing skiers to enjoy longer skiing time. There are paid courses available for purchase every day in the Snow Park area of ​​the ski resort, and there are many recreational facilities in the Snow Land area so that children can have fun playing in the snow! It is definitely a snow park that both adults and children will love!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 5
  • Cable car: 5 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 2,000m
  • Maximum slope: 30°

Transportation

From Tokyo:

  • Driving on Kan-Etsu Road: 100 minutes
  • Take the Shinkansen to Jomo Kogen Station (1 hour), then take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort (15 minutes), the total duration is about 1.5 hours

From Haneda Airport:

Take the Airport Express to Hamamatsucho Station (20 minutes), then take the JPY to Tokyo Station (6 minutes), then take the Shinkansen to Jomo-Kogen Station (1 hour), then take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort (15 minutes) , the total time required to reach is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Ski resort fares


Ticket type

Applicable time

adult

child

elder

one day ticket

OPEN~16:30

USD 5,200

USD 3,900

USD 4,500

4 hour ticket

4 hours after purchase

USD 4,700

USD 3,400

USD 4,000

Weekend early morning ticket

7:00-10:00

USD 3,000

USD 2,200

USD 2,800

Late bird tickets

13:00-20:00

USD 4,900

USD 3,600

USD 4,200

Night ski ticket

16:30-24:00

USD 3,000

USD 2,200

USD 2,800

10 tickets


USD 5,000

single ticket

-

USD 500

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 30%
  • Intermediate: 50%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 80%
  • Unpacked snow: 20%

Business hours

  • Mid-December to late March
  • Weekdays: 08:30~22:00
  • Holiday: 07:00-24:00
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#A ski resort near Tokyo that perfectly combines skiing and hot springs

Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort is located in the Kusatsu Onsen area, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs. It perfectly combines skiing and hot springs, and has convenient transportation. It only takes 90-120 minutes by direct bus from Tokyo. More than enough to organize a day ski trip to Tokyo!

The ski resort has an altitude of more than 2000 meters, with excellent snow quality. It also has a long-distance ski trail with a total length of 8000 meters, allowing skiers to ski from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain. 100% of the snow trails are packed snow trails, which are difficult to The level is not high, but it is a beginner-friendly Tokyo ski resort recommended!

In addition to skiing, Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort also provides a variety of entertainment facilities to keep non-skiers entertained. For example, you can glide on the snow on the aerial zip line "BanZipTENGU", or challenge the 10-meter-high giant swing "SKY SWING". After skiing, you can also go to the nearby Kusatsu Hot Spring Street to take a dip in the hot springs to relieve fatigue and experience the authentic Japanese hot spring culture.

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 5
  • Cable car: 8 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 8,000m
  • Maximum slope: 30°

Transportation

From Tokyo:

  • From Tokyo, take the Shinkansen to Takasaki Station (1 hour), transfer to the JR Agatsuma Line to Naganohara Kusatsuguchi (1 hour), then take the bus to Kusatsu (25 minutes), and finally transfer to the shuttle bus (5 minutes). It takes 2.5 hours to reach the ski resort.
  • Take a direct bus from Tokyo Station, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Aoiizawa (1 hour), then transfer to a direct bus (1.5 hours) to reach the ski resort, totaling 2.5 hours.

Ski resort fares


Ticket type

Adult

child

elder

one day ticket

USD 5,400

USD 2,000

USD 4,700

two day ticket

USD 10,200

USD 4,000

USD 8,900

Starlight Ticket (17:00-20:50)

USD 2,000

USD 1,000

USD 2,000

11 return tickets

USD 6,000

4 hour ticket

USD 4,700

USD 2,000

USD 4,200

single ticket

USD 600

Difficulty distribution of ski slopes

Ski level

  • Junior: 50%
  • Intermediate: 30%
  • Premium: 20%

Compacting snow but not compressing snow

  • Compact snow: 100%

Business hours

  • Late December to early March
  • Weekdays: 08:30-17:00
  • Holiday: 08:30-20:00
  • Night skiing: 17:00-21:00
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#Diverse natural terrain makes the ski trails varied and interesting

Kawaba Ski Resort is famous for its diverse natural terrain and rich facilities. There are 10 different types of ski trails and an ultra-long ski trail with a maximum length of 3,300 meters to meet the needs of ski enthusiasts. In addition, there are 4 different types of ski parks in the ski resort, where both snowboarders and double-boarders can enjoy their skiing.

The ski resort has set up ski schools especially for beginners and family travelers, providing services related to ski lessons. At the same time, it also provides challenging areas such as off-pipe skiing Side Country and non-compacted snow trails for advanced skiers, allowing skiers of all levels to find a suitable skiing experience.

Kawaba Ski Resort is also very suitable for a one-day ski trip in Tokyo, especially for those who drive there. This ski resort in the suburbs of Tokyo has Japan's first 8-story three-dimensional parking lot, so you don't have to worry about running out of parking spaces!

Basic information about ski resort facilities

  • Snow trails: 10
  • Cable car: 6 seats
  • Maximum sliding distance: 3,300m
  • Maximum slope: 34°

Transportation

From Tokyo:

  • Driving on Kan-Etsu Road: 120 minutes
  • Take the Shinkansen to Jomo Kogen Station (1 hour), then take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort (50 minutes), the total duration is about 2 hours

From Haneda Airport:

Take the Airport Express to Hamamatsucho Station (20 minutes), then take the JPY to Tokyo Station (6 minutes), then take the Shinkansen to Jomo-Kogen Station (1 hour), then take the free shuttle bus to the ski resort (50 minutes) , the total time required is 2 hours and 25 minutes to reach.

Ski resort fares


Denomination

Applicable time

Adult

Elementary school students, middle school students

Seniors over 50 years old

Children over 3 years old who are not in school

1 day pass on weekdays

Business starts ~ 16:00