Skiing in Japan

ATTENTION: SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS

Who else wants to experience the Japanese Alps?

There’s nothing on earth like Japan skiing and Japan snowboarding. The Japanese Alps are picturesque and make for stunning terrain. And they get a massive amount of powder every single year!

There are hills and runs for everyone in the four Japanese ski resorts. Each resort of Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, and Shiga Kogen has a unique atmosphere and history.

You’ll never forget the Japan Snow

Ask a local or a regular, and they’ll tell you about their favourite mountains and runs. On many people’s list, is the amazing off piste potential of Happo OneHakuba 47.

Learning to ski? Beginners always have fond memories of the gentle Bunadaira slope in Shiga Kogen or the Goryu resort of Hakuba.

No matter what your age or ability, the Nagano region's collection of Japanese ski resorts will have something to suit you. Before you know it, you'll be the expert raving about your favourite spots! And then you can re-live it all at the end of the day with aprés ski entertainment.

Want to talk to someone who has actually skied or snowboarded in Japan snow? Contact us, because we have! We’ve been there and done it.

Japan Resort Info

Ski Hakuba

Located in the Nagano Prefecture, the Hakuba valley incorporates 10 ski resorts, over 200 runs, 139 lifts, a local village, ski /snowboard shops, a combination of traditional and Western dining and apres ski entertainment. This area the heart and soul of snow sports in Japan. Hakuba Ski Resorts

Ski Myoko Kogen

Less than an hour north of Nagano City, Myoko Kogen boasts a massive annual average snowfall of more than 13m of soft deep powder and a quiet mountain village. It offers everything from beginner runs to steep slopes all without the hassle of long lift lines. With many hotels on the slopes, Myoko Kogen offers many ski in/ski out options. Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts

Ski Shiga Kogen

A cosy ski resort nestled in the heart of the Joshinetsu National Park in the Nagano Prefecture. As Japan's largest resort, it is famous for its grand scale, wide range of ski terrain, amazing panoramic views, and powder snow. Shiga Kogen is the ultimate destination for the keen skier. Shiga Kogen Ski Resorts

Ski Nozawa Onsen

A quaint mountain village with a collection of legendary onsens, ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), minshuku (slightly more rustic inns) and souvenir shops situated at the base of the Nozawa ski resort. The ski area is one of the largest in the country with over 50 kms of trails. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resorts