Convenient hotels for skiing and snowboarding

A ski resort with some of the finest powder snow in all of Japan. From wide courses with varied slopes to an approximately 1,400-meter tree-skiing area, Piyashiri Snow Park is fun for skiers of all levels.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 12 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ / Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

One of the largest ski resorts in northern Hokkaido, just 30 minutes from Asahikawa. Kamui Ski Links offers 25 diverse courses, ranging from a beginner course that runs 4,000 meters from the 600-meter-high, snow-monster-covered summit to the mountain’s base, to an advanced course with a maximum steepness of 35 degrees.
Slope Information Lifts: 6 Courses: 25 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

This vast resort, with a maximum run of 3,600 meters, is known for its long skiing season, which spans from mid-November to May. Buses also run directly from downtown Sapporo, making it ideal for skiers who also want to enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo.
Slope Information Lifts: 5 Courses: 7 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

Sapporo Teine Ski Resort, which hosted the Sapporo Winter Olympics, boasts 15 diverse courses suitable for beginners to the most advanced skiers, as well as nine lifts and gondolas, making it the largest ski resort in Sapporo’s suburbs.
Slope Information Lifts: 9 Courses: 15 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort that has produced many famous skiers and is known for its steep slopes known as “Tengu no Kabe” (walls of Tengu). Ski with breathtaking views of Otaru City and the Port of Otaru unfolding below you, and on clear days, catch glimpses of the distant Shakotan Peninsula and the majestic Shokanbetsu mountain range in the distance.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 5 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

23 dynamic and expansive courses on Mt. Asaridake and Mt. Nagamine. More than 5 meters of snow can blanket the resort after a heavy snowfall, and with its longest course of 4,050 meters and 5 tree-skiing areas, skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can enjoy the powdery snow.
Slope Information Lifts: 9 Courses: 23 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort where you can enjoy the finest powder snow with breathtaking views of Mt. Komagatake and magical rime ice. Many of its courses are wide with few twists and turns, making it ideal for beginners. We also recommend savoring a meal at the mountaintop café while enjoying the majestic views of Mt. Komagatake.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 8 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort boasting a 7-kilometer run from the Hakkoda Ropeway Summit Park Station. Enjoy skiing with views of majestic snow monsters and a panorama of the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas, as well as Hokkaido. The Snow Park is also open from April every year.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 5 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✗ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A historic ski resort that opened in 1923. Enjoy a variety of courses, including a 2,100-meter intermediate/advanced course with a maximum steepness of 28 degrees and a long 4,200-meter course for beginners.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 9 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✗ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

From a gentle course for beginners to a serious 1,500-meter course with a maximum steepness of 30 degrees and even a cross-country course through the forest, you can enjoy the snow to your heart’s content at Hanawa Ski Resort. This resort also hosts many competitions and has a jumping hill.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 3 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✗ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort located on Mt. Akita-Komagatake, overlooking Lake Tazawa. It features quality snow and 13 diverse courses, as well as lessons for a wide range of skill levels and ages. The resort’s close proximity to Akita Prefecture’s best onsens and must-see attractions is another great perk. Slope Information Lifts: 6 Courses: 13 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A family-friendly ski resort with the smooth and easy-to-ski South Course for beginners/intermediate skiers and the North Course for intermediate and advanced skiers, with a maximum steepness of 26 degrees. With free rope tows and sledding, young children can also enjoy the snow to their hearts’ content.
Slope Information Lifts: 2 Courses: 2 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

One of the largest ski resorts in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where you can enjoy a 3,000-meter downhill run. With a snow park, pole bahn, kid’s park, and various activities, skiers of all levels can fully enjoy this resort.
Slope Information Lifts: 6 Courses: 12 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

With many easy courses, this ski resort is ideal for first-time skiers and families. You can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Senjogahara Marshland, Mt. Nantai, and Mt. Okushirane. For small children, we recommend the Child Hiroba, where they can sled and play in the snow safely.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 4 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort located next to the historic Kusatsu Onsen hot springs. One of the highlights is relaxing in an onsen after a day of skiing. From a wide, gentle, and lengthy course through a Japanese larch forest to a course overlooking the town of Kusatsu Onsen and even a snowshoeing course, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy.
Slope Information Lifts: 7 Courses: 5 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

Enjoy skiing with the majestic Mt. Fuji in the background, just 90 minutes by car from central Tokyo. From Chibikko Ai Land, dedicated to kid’s slopes and play areas, to courses filled with exciting waves and bumps, there’s a wide range of runs for everyone to enjoy.
Slope Information Lifts: 4 Courses: 7 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort with 12 courses and a longest run of 4,000 meters. Enjoy a variety of courses through beautiful forests, from beginner courses that children and first-time skiers can enjoy to ungroomed areas for advanced skiers.
Slope Information Lifts: 3 Courses: 12 Snow Park: ✓ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

A ski resort popular for its tremendous snowfall and one of the best free-riding zones in Japan. Enjoy the finest powder snow while taking in Mt. Ogenashi’s natural beauty and spectacular scenery overlooking the Sea of Japan.
Slope Information Lifts: 6 Courses: 14 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information

This ski resort near Tateshina Onsen is popular for its long 4,000-meter course. Take the large 100-person ropeway up 2,240 meters to the summit and glide down while admiring the breathtaking views of the Japanese Alps and Mt. Yatsugatake.
Slope Information Lifts: 4 Courses: 8 Snow Park: ✗ Kid’s Park: ✓ Skiing: ✓ /Snowboarding: ✓ Ski Resort Information