Things to Do

Outdoors

REWILD NINJA SNOW HIGHLAND

Enjoy over 30 types of activities at this ninja-themed family-friendly ski resort.

Nagano / Outdoors

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Enjoy top-quality snow for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers.

Otaru and Niseko / Outdoors

Tambara Ski Park

A snow resort that is family and child-friendly.

Gunma / Outdoors

Kawaba Ski Resort

A ski resort with challenging courses and activities that will thrill advanced skiers.

Gunma / Outdoors

Maiko Snow Resort

Enjoy a vast snow resort with the longest run of about 6,000m at Maiko Snow Resort.

Niigata / Outdoors

Snow Park Yeti

Located on the second station of Mount Fuji, this ski resort is conveniently situated near leisure and hot spring facilities.

Shizuoka / Outdoors

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Enjoy a long season at the Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort! With breathtaking views from 2,000m elevation and a diverse selection of 12 courses.

Gunma / Outdoors

Niseko HANAZONO Resort

Enjoy the fantastic snow quality across diverse slopes.

Otaru and Niseko / Outdoors

Niseko Village Ski Resort

Enjoy the Finest Powder Snow at a Globally Popular Ski Resort.

Otaru and Niseko / Outdoors

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

An established ski resort for over 70 years, covering a total area of 236 hectares, it's one of the largest in the Kanto region.

Niigata / Outdoors

Fujimi Panorama Resort

A highland resort abundant in activities including skiing and snow trekking.

Nagano / Outdoors

Saku Ski Garden PARADA

Japan's only ski resort with direct access via a highway escalator.

Nagano / Outdoors

Kandatsu Snow Resort

A popular ski resort blessed with ideal terrain and 100% natural snow.

Niigata / Outdoors

Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area

The first hotel-attached resort ski area in Japan to be designated as an international ski resort.

Niigata / Outdoors

Fujiten Snow Resort

A ski resort where you can enjoy the majestic scenery of Mount Fuji.

Yamanashi / Outdoors

Norn Minakami Ski Resort

A ski resort that even advanced skiers will love, conveniently reachable within 100 minutes from Tokyo's city center via the Kan-Etsu Expressway.

Gunma / Outdoors

Sayama Ski Resort

An all-weather ski resort that's easily accessible from Tokyo's city center.

Saitama / Outdoors

Biwako Valley

A nature resort with plenty to try, no matter what the season.

Shiga / Outdoors

• 31 Oct 2023

  All the Thrills of Winter Sports and Jaw-Dropping Views over Lake Biwa here at Biwako Valley!

  Winter sports are one of the big draws of Japan in winter. Glimmering landscapes blanketed with silvery white snow just wait for you to take to the slopes for some ever-popular skiing or even snowboarding. At Biwako Valley, a legendary Kansai ski spot in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, you can do just that, all while basking in jaw-dropping views of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in all of Japan, located just steps from the Keihanshin area. Here’s a roundup of all ski related things to do and so much more located nearby! Gear up this winter for a ski trip to Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture!

Oiso Long Beach

A resort pool with a prime location overlooking Sagami Bay and a stunning scale.

Kanagawa / Outdoors

Fukaya Green Park Aqua Paradise Patio

Enjoy a southern European resort feeling all year round in the all-weather pool.

Saitama / Outdoors

Lala Matsumoto

A fun, comprehensive sports facility featuring one of the largest heated pools in the prefecture, powered by clean energy.

Nagano / Outdoors

Appi Kogen Ski Resort

It is the atmosphere of the finest powder snow and the highland resort area in Europe.

Iwate / Outdoors

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Japan’s largest ski slope, close to Nozawa Onsen with beautiful powder snow.

Nagano / Outdoors

• 18 Sep 2022

  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort

A mountain highland resort with spectacular scenery and a variety of activities throughout the year.

Nagano / Outdoors

Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

Also known as the "Davos of Japan", it is a huge snow resort with a variety of 60 courses on 11 ski slopes in 3 areas.

Nagano / Outdoors