SKIING IN JAPAN

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SKIING IN
JAPAN
Mountains and long seashores are Japan’s most visible features.
Mountains in the central highlands and northern regions are
blanketed with deep snow, making Japan’s skiing grounds among
the world’s best. There are hundreds of ski areas in Japan, with
33 of the best listed in this guide.
To Avoid The Crowd
If weekends and New Year’s holidays are avoided, shorter lift
lines and less tight lodging situations are available. Trains and
buses are very often crowded during the ski season. Book your
seats in advance.

Guide To The Abbreviations
Abbr.
C:
A:

Full Title
charge
access

S:
F:
E:
R:
Sb:
I:

season
facilities
equipment
remarks
snowboard
information

Am:

Accommodations

To Book In Advance
There are numerous accommodations at each ski resort. Rates
per person per night range from ¥5,000 including two meals at
Minshuku or skier’s lodges to ¥20,000 and up at first class hotels
without meals. Most of them is full occupied during the ski season. For reservations, please call the numbers in Column I (information).
A Tip For Those Who Wear Boots 28.5 cm And Above
Rental ski equipment is easy to obtain (See column E for the
average charges). Skis and bindings of all sizes are available.
However, in renting ski boots, large-size ski boots are hard to
find. If you wear boots over 28.5 cm, call the numbers at column
I to make sure that they are available.

Remarks
In yen (¥)
By train or bus. The train charge is that of an ordinary class reserved seat.
Many kinds of discount can be applied for the round trip or certain ski trains.
The ski season depends on the snow and weather conditions.
Type of lift apparatuses at ski resorts. The charges are a weekday standard.
One day rental charge for a set of ski (ski, boots & poles) and snowboard equipments (board & boots)
Tips about a skiing ground, local attractions etc.
Available or Not Available.
Call the numbers for information: The depth of snow, the availability of ski equipments and reservations, etc. Since many information offices do not speak English, it is advisable to have someone who is
fluent in Japanese call for you.
Types of accommodations in each ski resort.

HOKKAIDO
① Furano Ski Area (Furano-shi, Hokkaido)
A: Approx. 2 hrs. 50 min. Direct Bus (Hokkaido Resort
Liner) to Furano Sapporo Prince Hotel from Asahikawa
Airport. C: ¥2,250 Hokkaido Access Network Tel.
(011)219-4411 Reservation required.
S: Late Nov. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 8 lifts, 1 ropeway
C: ¥4,500 (one day), ¥1,500 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥5,000
R: Powder snow.
Sb: Available
I: The skiing ground office Tel. (0167)22-1111
Prince Hotels Central Reservations Tel. (03)6741-9155
Am: hotels, ryokans, minshuku & pensions

S: Late Nov. to early May
F: 3 gondolas, 25 lifts
C: One day ¥6,000 (All Mountain Pass), Night ski ¥1,900
(Annupuri), ¥1,600 (Village), ¥2,700 (Hirafu)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500 – (Annupuri),
¥5,000 – (Village), ¥4,000 (Hirafu), ¥5,000 – (Hanazono)
R: Powder snow.
Sb: Available
I: Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort Office Tel. (0136)58-2080
Niseko Village Ski Resort Office Tel. (0136)44-2211
Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort Office
Tel. (0136)22-0109
Niseko Hanazono Ski Resort (0136)21-6655
Am: hotels, ryokans, lodges & pensions

② Niseko (Niseko-cho & Kuttchan-cho, Hokkaido)
Niseko is a grand complex of four skiing grounds (Annupuri,
Village, Hirafu, Hanazono). The grounds are connected by
lifts, gondolas and buses. A one-day ticket for the whole area
is available at every ground.
A: By train: From Sapporo to Niseko 1 hr. 30 min. by
Niseko Ski Express (Operated from late Dec. to mid
Feb.) C: ¥3,980
By bus: Chuo bus operates to Niseko from Sapporo or
New Chitose Airport daily (Approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.). C:
¥2,300 Reservation required.
Chuo Bus Tel. (011)231-0500

③ Rusutsu Ski Resort (Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido)
A: By bus: From Sapporo or New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu
Resort daily (2 hrs.). Reservation required. C: ¥2,000
BIGRUNS Tel. (011)223-5830
S: Late Nov. to mid Apr.
F: 4 gondolas, 14 lifts
C: ¥5,100 (one day), ¥2,200 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,900 –
Sb: Available
I: Rusutsu Ski Resort Tel. (0136)46-3111
URL: http://en.rusutsu.co.jp/winter-season/

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④ Yamaha Resort Kiroro (Akaigawa-mura, Hokkaido)
A: From Sapporo 1 hr. 35 min. by bus. C: ¥1,500
From Otaru 50 min. by bus. C: ¥900
S: Late Nov. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 8 lifts C: ¥5,000 (one day), ¥2,800 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥5,000
Sb: Available
I: Kiroro Ski Resort Tel. (0135)34-7111
URL: http://www.kiroro.co.jp/winter/en/

TOHOKU
⑤ Tazawako Ski Area (Semboku-shi, Akita Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Tazawako approx. 3 hrs. by Akita
Shinkansen. C: ¥15,240
From Tazawako to the ski resort 30 min. by bus.
S: Late Dec. to late Apr.
F: 6 lifts C: ¥3,800 (one day), ¥1,500 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500
R: Powder snow. Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Tazawako ski resort office Tel. (0187)46-2011
Am: hotels, ryokans, pensions, lodges & minshuku
URL: http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/akita/
semboku/tazawako
⑥ Zao (Yamagata-shi, Yamagata Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Yamagata 2 hrs. 30 min. by Yamagata
Shinkansen. C: ¥11,030
From Yamagata to the ski resort 40 min. by bus. C: ¥980
S: Early Dec. to late May
F: 3 ropeways, 37 lifts
C: ¥4,800 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski rental ¥3,000 –, Snowboard rental ¥3,500 – (depend
on the shops)
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Zao ski resort office Tel. (023)694-9617
Am: hotels, ryokans, minshuku, lodges & pensions
⑦ Tengendai (Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Yonezawa 2 hrs. 10 min. by Yamagata
Shinkansen. C: ¥10,540
From Yonezawa to the ski resort 40 min. by bus. C: ¥940
S: Mid Nov. to early May
F: 1 ropeway, 3 lifts C: ¥4,200 (one day)
E: Ski rental ¥3,700, Snowboard rental ¥4,000
R: Powder snow. Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Tengendai ski resort office Tel. (0238)55-2236
Am: lodges & pensions

⑧ Appi Resort (Appi Kogen, Hachimandaira-shi, Iwate Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Morioka approx. 2 hr. 30 min. – 3 hrs. by
Tohoku Shinkansen. C: ¥13,840
From Morioka to the ski resort 1 hr. by bus.
S: Early Dec. to early May
F: 2 gondolas, 16 lifts C: ¥5,200 (8 hrs)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥5,000 (8hrs)
Sb: Available
I: Appi Kogen ski resort office Tel. (0195)73-5111
URL: http://www.appi.co.jp/foreign_country/english/winter/
index.html
⑨ ALTS Bandai Ski Resort (Bandai-machi, Yama-gun,
Fukushima Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Koriyama I hr. 30 min. by Tohoku
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Koriyama to ALTS Bandai Ski Resort 30 min. by
shuttle bus.
S: Mid Dec. to late Mar.
F: 1 gondola, 6 lifts C: ¥4,700 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500 –
Sb: Available
I: ALTS Bandai Ski Resort Tel. (0242)74-5000
URL: http://www.alts.co.jp/
⑩ Grandeco Snow Resort (Kita-Shiobara-mura, Yamagun, Fukushima Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Koriyama 1 hr. 30 min. by Tohoku
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Koriyama to Inawashiro 45 min. by JR Banetsu Sai
Line.
From Inawashiro to Grandeco Snow Resort 45 min. by
shuttle bus.
S: Early Dec. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 4 lifts C: ¥4,500 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,300 –
Sb: Available
I: Grandeco Snow Resort Tel. (0241)32-2530
URL: http://www.grandeco.com/english/grandeco.html

CENTRAL HONSHU
⑪ Ishiuchi Maruyama, GALA & Yuzawa Kogen (Shiozawamachi & Yuzawa-machi, Niigata Pref.)
A lift ticket good for all three resorts is ¥4,900 for one day,
¥7,900 for 2 days. This area is also famous for the hot spring.
–Ishiuchi Maruyama–
A: From Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa 1hr. 20 min. by Joetsu
Shinkansen. C: ¥6,490
From Echigo Yuzawa to the ski resort 10 min. by free
shuttle bus.
S: Mid Dec. to early Apr.
F: 15 lifts C: ¥4,200 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)

E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥2,500 –
Sb: Available
I: Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Tel. (025)783-5571
Am: hotels, ryokans, minshuku, lodges & pensions
URL: http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/
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–GALA–
A: From Tokyo to GALA Yuzawa 1 hr. 35 min. by Joetsu
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,100 (Runs only during ski season)
S: Mid Dec. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 9 lifts C: ¥4,500 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,800
R: Ski resort is connected to the GALA Yuzawa Sta..
Sb: Available
I: GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort Tel. (025)785-6543
Am: See Accommodations for Ishiuchi Maruyama or Yuzawa
Kogen.
URL: http://www.galaresort.jp/winter/english
–Yuzawa Kogen–
A: From Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa 1 hr. 10 min. by Joetsu
Shinkansen. C: ¥6,490
From Echigo Yuzawa to the ski resort 5 min. by free shuttle bus.
S: Mid Dec. to early Apr.
F: 1 ropeway, 6 lifts
C: ¥4,000 (one day), ¥1,500 (night ski only at Nunoba)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,300
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Yuzawa Kogen ski resort office Tel. (025)784-3326
Yuzawamachi Tourist Association Tel. (025)785-5505
Am: hotels, ryokans, minshuku & pensions
URL: http://snow.gnavi.co.jp/guide/htm/r0301ens.htm
⑫ Naeba Ski Resort (Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Niigata
Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa 1 hr. 10 min. by Joetsu
Shinkansen. C: ¥6,490
From Echigo Yuzawa to the ski resort 50 min. by bus.
S: Early Dec. to early Apr.
F: 3 gondolas, 11 lifts
C: ¥5,000 (one day), ¥2,500 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500
Sb: Available
I: Naeba ski resort office Tel. (025)789-4117
Naeba Tourism & Hotel Association Tel. (0257)89-2706
Am: hotels, ryokans, lodges & pensions
URL: http://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/naeba.html
⑬ Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort (Myoko-shi, Niigata Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to Myoko Kogen by 40 min. JR Shinetsu
Line.
From Myoko Kogen to the ski resort 25 min. by bus.
S: Late Dec. to late Mar.
F: 1 gondola, 4 lifts C: ¥4,000 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Cross-country skiing is available at Ikenodaira Area.
Sb: Available
I: Myoko Suginohara ski resort office Tel. (0255)86-6211
Myoko City Tourism Association Tel. (0255)86-3911
Am: ryokans, lodges, pensions & minshuku

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⑭ Shiga Kogen (Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to the ski resort 70 min. by bus.
S: Mid Nov. to early May
F: 4 gondolas, 1 ropeway, 48 lifts
C: ¥4,800 (one day), ¥1,500 – ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500 –
R: The biggest ski area in Japan, comprised of 19 individual
ski resorts.
Sb: Available (Okushiga & Kumanoyu are unavailable)
I: Shiga Kogen Tourist Association Tel. (0269)34-2404
Am: hotels, ryokans & lodges
URL: http://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/season/index.html
⑮ Kusatsu Snow & Spa Resort (Kusatsu-machi, Gumma
Pref.)
A: From Ueno to Naganohara Kusatsuguchi 2 hrs. 30 min. by
limited express Kusatsu. C: ¥5,130
From Naganohara Kusatsuguchi to the ski resort 25 min.
by bus.
S: Mid Dec. to mid Apr.
F: 1 ropeway, 10 lifts
C: ¥4,000 (one day), ¥1,800 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,000 –
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Kusatsu skiing ground office Tel. (0279)88-8111
Cooperative Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Tel. (0279)88-3722
Am: hotels, ryokans & pensions
⑯ Oze-Iwakura Ski Resort (Katashina-mura, Gumma Pref.)
A: From Ueno to Numata 2 hrs. by Joetsu Shinkansen and JR
Joetsu Line. C: ¥5,230
From Numata to the ski resort 1 hr. by shuttle bus (2 services a day). Reservetion required. Tel. (0278)58-7776
S: Mid Dec. to early Apr.
F: 1 gondola, 11 lifts C: ¥4,400 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,000 –
Sb: Available
I: White World Oze-Iwakura Tel. (0278)58-7777
Am: hotels, lodges & pensions
URL: http://www.oze-iwakura.co.jp/ski/en/
⑰ Togari Onsen Ski Resort (Iiyama-shi, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to Togari Nozawa Onsen 1 hr. by JR Iiyama
Line.
From Togari Nozawa Onsen to the ski resort 5 min. by
bus or taxi.
S: Mid Dec. to late Mar.
F: 7 lifts C: ¥4,000 (one day), ¥2,500 (Foreigners, requires
ID), ¥1,500 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,000 –
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Togari Onsen ski resort office Tel. (0269)65-2359
Togari Tourist Association Tel. (0269)65-3161
Am: lodges, minshuku & pensions
URL: http://www.togari.jp/

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⑱ Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (Nozawa Onsen-mura,
Nagano Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to Nozawa Onsen 1 hr. 15 min. by bus.
S: Late Nov. to early May
F: 2 gondolas, 18 lifts
C: ¥4,600 (one day), ¥1,500 (night ski)
E: Ski rental ¥3,000 –, Snowboard rental ¥3,800 –
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Nozawa Onsen snow resort office Tel. (0269)85-3166
Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association Tel. (0269)85-3155
Am: hotels, ryokans, lodges, minshuku & pensions
URL: http://www.nozawaski.com/winter/en

㉒ Kashimayari Sports Village (Omachi-shi, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Shinjuku to Shinano Omachi 3 hrs. by limited
express by JR Chuo & Oito Lines. C: ¥7,440
From Shin-Osaka to Matsumoto via Nagoya 3 hrs. by
Tokaido Shinkansen and limited express Shinano.
C: ¥10,510
From Matsumoto to Shinano Omachi 1 hr. by JR. C: ¥650
From Shinano Omachi to the ski resort by free shuttle
bus.
S: Mid Dec. to early Mar.
F: 8 lifts C: ¥3,800 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,000
I: Kashimayari Sports Village Tel. (0261)23-1231
Am: hotels, ryokans, minshuku & pensions
URL: http://www.kashimayari.net/snow/

⑲ Iizuna Kogen Resort (Iizuna-machi, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 30 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to the ski resort 40 min. by bus.
S: Late Dec. to mid Mar.
F: 5 lifts C: ¥3,000 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski rental ¥1,500 –, Snowboard rental ¥2,500 –
Sb: Available
I: Iizuna ski resort office Tel. (026)253-3911
Am: hotels, lodges & pensions
URL: http://snow.gnavi.co.jp/guide/htm/r0181s.htm

㉓ Hakuba-Sanosaka Freestyle Snow Resort (Hakubamura, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Shinjuku to Shinano Omachi 3 hrs. by limited
express. C: ¥7,400
From Shinano Omachi to Minami-Kamishiro 25 min. by JR
Oito Line. C: ¥320
From Shin-Osaka to Matsumoto via Nagoya 3 hrs. by
Tokaido Shinkansen and limited express JR Shinano.
C: ¥10,510
From Matsumoto to Minami-Kamishiro 1hr. 25 min. by JR
Oito Line. C: ¥950
From Minami Kamishiro to the ski resort 15 min. walk or
5 min. by shuttle bus.
S: Mid Dec. to late Mar.
F: 5 lifts C: ¥3,800 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500
I: Hakuba Sanosaka ski resort office Tel. (0261)75-2452
Hakuba Sanosaka Tourist Association Tel. (0261)75-2811
Am: lodges, pensions, ryokans & minshuku
URL: http://www.sanosaka.com/english/index.html

⑳ Togakushi Ski Resort (Nagano-shi, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to the ski resort 1 hr. by bus.
S: Mid Dec. to early Apr.
F: 7 lifts C: ¥4,000 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500 –
R: Night skiing not available.
Sb: Available
I: Togakushi Ski Resort Tel. (026)254-2106
Am: hotels, lodges, ryokans & pensions
URL: http://snow.gnavi.co.jp/guide/htm/r0034ens.htm
㉑ Tsugaike Kogen (Otari-mura, Nagano Pref.)
A: From Shinjuku to Minami-Otari 4 hrs. 10 min. by limited
express Super Azusa. C: ¥8,070
From Shin-Osaka to Matsumoto via Nagoya 3 hrs. by
Tokaido Shinkansen and limited express Shinano.
C: ¥10,310
From Matsumoto to Minami-Otari 2 hrs. 30 min. by JR.
C: ¥1,280
From Minami-Otari to the ski ground 25 min. by bus.
S: Early Dec. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 21 lifts C: ¥4,700 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski rental ¥2,500 –, Snowboard rental ¥3,000 –
R: Cross-Country skiing is available.
Helicopter service to the summit (Several days in Late
Mar. to early May. C: ¥10,000).
Sb: Available
I: Tsugaike Kogen Tourist Association Tel. (0261)83-2515
Am: hotels, Ryokans, minshuku, lodges & pensions

㉔ Hakuba Happo One (Hokujo, Hakuba-mura, Nagano
Pref.)
A: From Tokyo to Nagano 1 hr. 20 min. by Nagano
Shinkansen. C: ¥7,970
From Nagano to the ski resort 1 hr. 10 min. by bus.
From Shin-Osaka to Matsumoto via Nagoya 3 hrs. by
Tokaido Shinkansen and limited express Shinano.
C: ¥10,510
From Matsumoto to Hakuba 2 hrs. by JR. C: ¥1,110
From Hakuba to the ski resort 5 min. by bus.
S: Early Dec. to early May
F: 1 gondola, 22 lifts C: ¥4,800 (one day), ¥2,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,000 –
Sb: Available
I: Happo Information Center Tel. (0261)72-3066
Am: hotels, ryokans, lodges, pensions & minshuku
URL: http://www.happo-one.jp/english/

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㉕ Kurumayama Kogen (Kitayama, Chino-shi, Nagano
Pref.)
A: From Sinjuku to Chino 2 hrs. by limited express super
Azusa. C: ¥5,870
From Shin-Osaka to Shiojiri via Nagoya 3 hrs. by Tokaido
Shinkansen and limited express Shinano. C: ¥10,510
From Shiojiri to Chino 30 min. by JR Chuo Line.
From Chino to Kurumayama 1 hr. by bus.
S: Early Dec. to early Apr.
F: 8 lifts C: ¥3,900 (one day), ¥1,800 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500 –
Sb: Available
I: Kurumayama Kogen Tourist Association
Tel. (0266)68-2626
Am: hotels, lodges & pensions
URL: http://www.kurumayama.com/e/index.htm

㉖ Nikko Yumoto (Nikko-shi, Tochigi Pref.)
A: From Tobu Asakusa to Tobu Nikko 1 hr. 50 min. by limited express SPACIA. C: ¥2,640
From Tobu Nikko to the ski resort 1 hr. 10 min. by bus.
S: Mid Dec. to Mar.
F: 3 lifts C: ¥3,500 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500
R: Hot springs, lakes and waterfalls in its precincts.
Cross-country skiing is available at Kotoku.
Sb: Available
I: Yumoto skiing information Tel. (0288)62-2532

WESTERN HONSHU
㉗ Makino Highland Ski Area (Takashima-shi, Shiga
Pref.)
A: From Kyoto to Makino 1 hr. 5 min. by JR Tokaido Line.
C: ¥1,110
From JR Makino to the ski resort (Makino Kogen Onsen
Sarasa Bus Stop) 10 min. by bus.
S: Late Dec. to early Mar.
F: 1 moving side walk (No lift) C: ¥1,000 (one day)
E: Ski rental ¥1,500 –, Snowboard rental ¥4,000 –, Snowshoe
rental ¥2,000
R: Snowshoe trekking is available. Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb: Available
I: Makino Highland Office Tel. (0740)27-0936
Am: hotels & minshuku
㉘ Manba Ski Resort (Toyooka-shi, Hyogo Pref.)
A: Zentan Bus operate to Manba Ski Area from Hankyu
Umeda and Hyogo prefectural government. C: ¥2,850 –
(2 – 3 services a day)
Approx. 3hrs. Tel. (0796)32-2021
S: Mid Dec. to mid Mar.
F: 4 lifts C: ¥4,500 (one day)
E: Ski rental ¥3,000 –, Snowboard rental ¥4,000 –
R: Connected to Okukan Snow Park by lifts.
A one day ticket is available for two areas.
Sb: Available
I: Skiing ground Tel. (0796)45-0191
Kannabe Tourist information Tel. (0796)45-0800
Am: minshuku & lodges
㉙ Daisen White Resort (Daisen-cho, Tottori Pref.)
A: From Shin-Osaka to Okayama 50 min. by Sanyo
Shinkansen. C: ¥6,060
From Okayama to Yonago 2 hrs. by limited express
Yakumo. C: ¥5,130
From Yonago to Daisenji 50 min. by bus.
S: Late Dec. to late Mar.
F: 20 lifts C: ¥4,800 (one day), ¥2,500 – 3,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥3,500 –
R: 5 different ski areas nearby.
Sb: Available
I: Yonago City Tourism Association Tel. (0859)37-2311
Daisen White Resort Tel. (0859)52-2315
Am: ryokans & minshuku

㉚ Hachikita Kogen Ski Resort (Muraoka-cho, Osasa,
Mikata-gun, Hyogo Pref.)
A: From Osaka to Yoka 2hrs. 20 min. by limited express on
JR Kita-kinki Line. C: ¥4,710
From Yoka to Hachikita-guchi 60 min. by bus. C: ¥1,110
From Hachikita-guchi to the ski resort 20 min. by bus.
S: Mid Dec. to early Apr.
F: 10 lifts C: ¥4,500 (one day)
E: Ski rental approx. ¥3,000, Snowboard rental approx.
¥3,500
Sb: Available
I: Hachikita Kogen Ski Resort Tel. (0796)96-0201
㉛ Dyna Land (Gujo-shi, Gifu Pref.)
A: From Nagoya to Mino-Ota 45 min. by JR limited express.
C: ¥2,260
From Mino-Ota to Hokuno 2 hrs. by Nagaragawa
Railway. C: ¥1,650
From Hokuno to Dainichidake 30 min. by Shirotori Bus.
From Dainichidake to the ski resort 10 min. by free shuttle bus.
S: Early Dec. to early Apr.
F: 6 lifts C: ¥4,400 (one day), ¥2,500 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,500
Sb: Available
I: Dyna Land Tel. (0575)72-6636
Am: hotels, lodges, minshukus & pensions
URL: http://g-jmt.com/dynaland/eng/
㉜ Meiho Snow Resort (Gujo-shi, Gifu Pref)
A: By direct tour bus from Gifu or Nagoya (One day trip
only). Reservation required. Tel. (052)582-8686
S: Late Dec. to late Mar.
F: 6 lifts C: ¥4,000 (one day)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental ¥4,000
R: Hot springs in its precincts.
Sb Available
I: Meiho Ski Resort Tel. (0575)87-2811
Am: minshuku
㉝ Geihoku Kokusai (Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Pref.)
A: From Hiroshima to the ski resort 2 hrs. by bus. The ski
bus tour is available at Tel. (082)238-4930 for reservation.
S: Mid Dec. to mid Mar.
F: 5 lifts C: ¥4,800 (one day), ¥3,000 (night ski)
E: Ski / Snowboard rental apporox. ¥4,000
Sb: Available
I: Geihoku Kokusai Ski Resort Tel. (082)635-0250

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The Location of 32 Ski Resorts in Japan

The numbers on the map correspond to the ones in the list.

Niigata

SEA OF JAPAN

Naoetsu
Kanazawa

㉑ ⑬
㉓㉔ ⑲
㉒ ⑳

Toyama

Nagano

Takayama

⑰⑱
⑭

②④
③

⑪
⑫ ⑯

①

⑮
Karuizawa

Matsumoto

㉜

Maebashi

㉕

⑤⑧

SEA OF JAPAN

⑥
⑦
⑨⑩
㉝

㉙

㉚㉘ ㉗ ㉛

㉖
PACIFIC OCEAN

USEFUL Website
Snow Japan website provides you update and detailed ski information
in English.
http://www.snowjapan.com

Tourist Information Center (TIC)
TIC of Japan National Tourism Organization is your helping
hand while in Japan. Its main services are providing travel
information and free literature on Japan such as tourist spots,
transportation, and suggesting tour itineraries, etc.
1st Fl., Shin Tokyo Bldg., 3-3-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0005
Tel. 03-3201-3331
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed: Jan. 1st)
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/travel/guide/tic.html

JNTO Website
JNTO Website can be a great help for getting detailed
information for your travel to Japan. It provides a wide range
of travel information in English and other 12 languages via
the internet on transportation, accommodations, shopping
and events. Information is updated frequently to enable you
to access the latest information anytime.
URL: http://www. jnto. go. jp

Note: Transportation expenses, admission fees and other charges may change due to the increase in the consumption tax rate to 8% from April 2014.
All information, including transportation schedules, fares, prices and accommodation charges, which is contained in this leaflet is based on data as of September
2013, and is subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information, regrettably errors do occasionally occur.
Therefore, you should check with organizations concerned for updated and accurate information on your chosen destination. JNTO shall not be liable for any
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