Best snow resorts near Tokyo. Catering to groups of friends, families and snowboarders of all levels, Hakuba Valley is one of the most popular snow areas near Tokyo. With plenty of accommodation and dining out options, as well as 10 snow resorts, Hakuba is suitable for both short and long trips. From Tokyo, the quickest way is by Shinkansen toHotels. The Shiga Kogen Ski Area (志賀高原, Shiga Kōgen) is a group of 18 ski resorts that have joined together to create the largest combined ski area in Japan. Shiga Kogen is so large that it would take at least two days to cover it all, yet a single lift ticket gives you access to all 48 lifts, gondolas and ropeways in the area. Resorts across the country have been hammered consistently from the beginning of the season right through to the recent February bomb cyclone that deposited more than 250cm of snow in four days in Lotte Arai resort, a powder magnet in Japan’s Niigata prefecture. Incidentally, the resort is now reporting more than 21 metres of cumulative While Shinkansen might be the quickest option, Gala Yuzawa is very accesible by road. If coming from Tokyo, the resort is about 3km from the Yuzawa I.C. exit on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. Gala Yuzawa has a parking area with space for around 400 cars, with free all-day parking. Want to explore other options for skiing and snowboarding near Tokyo?
Experience Japan's fine powder snow in Minakami this winter! Located in Gunma, Minakami is easily accessible from Tokyo via public transportation. Enjoy a day trip of skiing, snow amusement, and natural hot springs at a beginner-friendly resort near the metropolis.
Akakura Kanko/Akakura Onsen. Akakura Kanko is one of the oldest resorts in Japan, having opened in 1937. “Akakan” has one gondola and six quads and offers plenty of variety. The maximum elevation is 1500m and the longest run is 4.5km. You’ll find terrain for everyone with 40% beginner, 30% intermediate and 30% advanced. ruQuJP.