Niseko - Japan

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Niseko - Japan

Japan
Ski Guide
Contents
Why Japan?
Reasons to ski/snowboard Japan ..........................................................4
Hokkaido
Overview ..................................................................................................... 6
Niseko
Abundant powder every year! ................................. .................................8
Furano
Japanese country town with amazing snow ................................. ........10
Rusutsu
Hokkaido’s largest single ski resort ........................................................11
Nagano and Niigata
Overview ....................................................................................................12
Hakuba
Japan’s premier alpine resort ..................................................................13
Shiga Kogen
Japan’s largest winter resort ............................................. .....................14
Myoko
Enjoy the great powder snow ..................................................................15
Nozawa Onsen
Modern resort in a perfect hot spring village setting ............................16
Naeba
Large in scale and great facilities ............................................................17
Tohoku
Overview .................................................................................................18
Zao
Riding through the “Snow Monsters”......................................................19
Appi Kogen
Breathtaking scenery! Supreme snow, perfectly groomed! .................20
Bandai Kogen
The Mecca for snowboarers ....................................................................21
More snow resorts in Japan .....................................................22
Further information on SKI & BOARD JAPAN ....................23
Photography: Dan Power Photography, Furano Tourism Association, JNTO, JTA ,
NAGANO-NIIGATA Snow Resort Alliance, New Furano Prince Hotel, Rusutsu Resort,
Niseko Photography, Niseko HANAZONO Resort.
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SKI & BOARD JAPAN
All information is based on data as of September 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
SKI & BOARD JAPAN
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ski &
Reasons to
Sapporo
Sendai
Niigata
Hiroshima
Fukuoka
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Kyoto
Osaka
Nagano
Tokyo
Nagoya
snowboard
in Japan
Experience some of the finest
powder snow in the world.
Japan of fers great runs,
varied terrain and amazing
a l p i n e s c e n e r y. S o a k u p
the culture, indulge in the
local cuisine and relax in the
natural hot springs after a
day in the powder. Flights
from the UK take 12 hours
and arrive in Tokyo making it
easy to combine your skiing
and snowboarding with a city
break. Once arriving in Japan
the snow resorts are just a
short flight or bullet
train ride away.
Experience Amazing
Powder Snow!
Chilly winds from Siberia translate
to heaps of quality powder snow
being dumped on Hokkaido from
November to April. The Tohoku,
Nagano and Niigata areas on
Honshu also receive consistent
high quality snow throughout the
season.
Onsen (Hot Springs)
One of Japan!s greatest assets.
Nothing beats a relaxing soak
after a day in the snow.
Enjoy delicious
cuisine and Japanese hospitality
Fa b u l o u s f o o d a n d f r i e n d l y
faces. Japan is renowned for its
excellent cuisine and the warmest
hospitality.
A winter holiday
like no other!
In addition to fantastic skiing,
winter holidays to Japan offer
visitors a completely different
cultural experience that they do
not get from skiing in the USA
or Europe. Japanese cuisine,
temples, natural hot spring spas,
the adorable snow monkeys and
a huge range of exciting winter
festivals will make your trip to
Japan unforgettable!
It’s affordable
There are loads of reasonable ski
packages available...and prices
on the ground won!t break the
budget.
Exceed your
expectations!
Japan has a wide variety of snow
resorts beyond your expectation.
Check them out at:
www.snowjapan.com
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Hokkaido
Furano(P10)
Kiroro
Niseko
(P08-P09)
Rusutsu(P11)
Hokkaido
Sapporo
Sendai
Niigata
Nagano
Kyoto
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagoya
Osaka
Fukuoka
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Overview
wild life including the Japanese
Sapporo Snow Festival and
Japan!s northern island, Hokkaido
crane; the Shikotsu-Toya
the Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival.
Further information
on Hokkaido, visit
has some of the best qualit y
National Park, home to many
In summer, there is the Furano
snow in Japan. It has long been
volcanoes and lakes; and the
Lavender Festival, as well as
recognised as a fantastic winter
ever changing Shakotan Coast.
port festivals in every coastal
sports destination with the first
There are also countless
town to pray for a good catch
Winter Olympics in Japan having
hot springs, like Noboribetsu
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・Hokkaido
been held in Hokkaido!s capital,
Onsen, Jozankei Onsen and
Sapporo, in 1972.
Sounkyo Onsen, where you
The island is an all-season nature
can relax and rejuvenate after
Access from Narita
Airport
・Kiroro
paradise and home to many natural
your journey.
Access from Narita Airport
wonders including Daisetsu-zan
Hokkaido boasts one of the
Airport Limousine Bus from
National Park at the top of Hokkaido;
busiest event calendars in
Narita AP to Haneda AP: 75
the secluded Shiretoko Peninsula,
Japan with over 1,200 festivals
minutes.
the UNESCO World Heritage site;
and events throughout the
Fly from Haneda AP to Shin-
Kushiro Marsh, home to a range of
year. In winter, there is the
Chitose AP: 90 minutes.
・Visit Hokkaido:
en.visit-hokkaido.jp
・Hokkaido Tracks:
www.hokkaidotracks.com
Ski Promotion
Council:
www.skiing-Hokkaido.com
Resort
www.kiroro.co.jp
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Niseko
Abundant powder every year!
Niseko: Hokkaido consistently produces some of the world’s best quality
and largest quantity of snow. Notably, Niseko’s four resorts: Niseko Mountain
Resort Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village, Niseko HANAZONO Resort and Niseko
Annupuri Ski Resort; enjoy these top snow conditions. On top of the great
conditions, locals pride themselves on sharing their authentic culture and
providing the finest Japanese hospitality, making every stay memorable.
Each aspect of the area’s four resorts are briefly outlined below.
Ski Areas: Niseko HANAZONO Resort’s varied terrain and access to massive
off-piste areas has made it popular amongst visitors to Niseko. Offering
gentle long slopes and dedicated learning areas for beginners, as well as
three terrain parks and FIS half pipe for the adventurous, Hanazono has
something for the whole family to enjoy.
Grand Hirafu operates the largest number of lifts amongst the four Niseko
resorts, offering visitors fast and easy access to the vastest and most
diverse terrain in the area. Lifts open at 8:30am and for those who still
have energy at the end of the day, powder can be skied until 8:30pm in
Japan’slargest night skiing area, Grand Hirafu.
Niseko Village boasts some of the best and longest powder skiing and
snowboarding terrain in the country. Scenic courses lead through beautiful
natural forests and family focused activities are abundant.
On piste, Niseko Annupuri caters for novice to intermediate levels of skiers,
while its access to a huge backcountry area, where skiing is permitted,
makes it popular with more advanced skiers too.
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Accommodation
H irafu village has m a ny k inds of
accommodation, including hotels,
condominiums, lodges & pensions.
One recommended accommodation is
the Hotel Niseko Alpen which features
a ski-in ski-out location, 130 rooms
(from ¥10,500 per person including
breakfast), shops, heated swimming
pool, hot springs (inside & open air),
bar, foot & body treatment, as well as a
day care center.
Niseko Village is the perfect base
from which to enjoy a huge variety
of outdoor activities. The Green Leaf
Niseko Village and the Hilton Niseko
Village both offer ski-in ski-out access
throughout winter. Be sure to check
out the happy hour deals for après
ski at the Hilton’s or the Tomioka
White Lounge & Bar at The Greenleaf
Niseko Village. The guests can enjoy
our natural Onsen located at each
hotel. Soak in the natural hot spring
bath before choosing from our seven
gourmet restaurants.
In Niseko Village, the perfect base
from which to enjoy a huge variety of
outdoor activities is The Hilton Hotel
which of fers ski-in ski-out access
throughout winter. After a day on the
slopes soak in the natural hot spring
bath before enjoying teppanyaki in the
hotel’s stylish Ren restaurant.
In the Annupuri area, a suggested
accommodation is the Niseko Northern
Resort, An’nupuri. Located at the base
of Niseko Annupuri Ski ground the hotel
has 152 rooms (rooms from ¥15,000 for
2 people including breakfast) as well
as Japanese & Western cuisine (buffet
style, set course, meals, and other
reasonably priced dishes).
Chuo bus and Donan Bus companies
operate buses daily between ShinChitose Airport and Niseko: 2 hours
30 minutes. Japan Rail runs services
from Shin-Chitose Airport to Kutchan:
2 hours 30 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
There are over 80 restaurants and
bars in Hirafu Village, of fering
an array of cool bars, delicious
noodle houses, scrumptious Italian
pizza bars and restaurants serving
H o k k a i d o’s f re s h e s t s e a f o o d .
There are three bars and total of
seven restaurants in Niseko Village
offering wide varieties of gourmet
cuisines from Japanese to Western.
In the Annupuri area guests can
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Western cuisine at the restaurants in
Niseko Northern Resort, An’nupuri
and NOOK Annupuri. BBQ dinner
is available at Mokumokutei in Hotel
Niseko Ikoino Mura. HANAZONO
308 offers an array of Western and
Japanese lunch options, including
the famous Kani (crab) Ramen.
Après-ski
Guests can choose their favorite bar
in Hirafu Village and enjoy talking
with the locals and guests from all
over the world. At Niseko Village,
guests can enjoy hot springs, spa
treatments, or Karaoke. H orse
riding, snowmobiling and snow
shoe trekking are ideal activities
i n A n n u p u r i. T h e H A N A ZO N O
Activity Park has a range of fun and
exciting snow-play activities for all
ages, including the Winter zipline,
snow tubing and sledding.
Regional Specialities
Because Niseko is not only famous
for its powder snow but also hot
springs (Onsen), visiting Niseko
is the per fect oppor tunit y to
experience this favorite Japanese
past time and soak in the steaming
water of an Onsen (hot spring) while
▶ Lift Pass
Niseko All Mountain Pass: 8-hour
ticket ¥5,600, 1 day ticket (8:30am9pm) ¥6,400, 2 day ticket ¥11,500.
Grand Hirafu / Hanazono only:
8-hour ticket ¥4,500, 1 day ticket
(8:30am-9pm) ¥4,900
Niseko Village only: 5-hour ticket
¥3,600, 8-hour ticket ¥4,600
A n n u p u r i o n l y: 5 - h o u r t i c ke t
¥3,800, 8-hour ticket ¥4,800
▶ Rental equipment
Grand Hirafu: ski/board set 1 day
¥4,000, 2 day ¥7,000, 3 day ¥9,000
Niseko HANAZONO Resort Demo
ski/board set 1 day ¥5,000 2 day
¥7,500 3 day ¥10,500
Niseko Village: ski/board set 1 day
¥5,000
Annupuri: ski/board set 5 hours
¥3,500
▶ Number of Courses
Grand Hirafu: 30
Hanazono: 11
Niseko Village: 27
Annupuri: 13
enjoying the
breathtaking
snowscape.
Hotel Niseko
Ikoino-Mura is
famous for its rotenburo
(open air hot spring). Other famous
hot spring areas such as KonbuOnsen & Yukichichibu can also be
easily accessed.
Niseko United All Mountain:
(Beginner 36%, Intermediate 38%,
Advanced 26%)
▶ Number of Lifts
Grand Hirafu: 16
Hanazono: 3
Niseko Village: 8
Annupuri: 6
▶ Longest Course
Grand Hirafu: 5.6 km
Hanazono: 3.3 km
Niseko Village: 5 km
Annupuri: 4 km
▶ Further Info
・Grand Hirafu:
www.grand-hirafu.jp
・Niseko HANAZONO Resort:
www.hanazononiseko.com
・Niseko Village:
www.niseko-village.com/en
・Annupuri:
annupuri.info/winter/english
・Niseko United:
www.niseko.ne.jp/en/
・Niseko Promotion Board:
www.nisekotourism.com/en/
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Furano
Japanese country town with amazing snow
Furano is a town of 25,000 people located in the
geographical centre of Hokkaido. The town has a
distinct culture and feel which appeals to families and
more mature skiers and snowboarders. In Furano you
can have a real Japanese experience as
well as enjoy a world-class ski area
before sightseeing and touring
around the surrounding areas.
The warmth of the locals and the
sparkling snow are images you
will hold forever.
Accommodation
There are 30 hotels and lodges
in Furano with ever y thing from
backpackers at ¥2,500 per night,
Japanese lodges, B&Bs and
upmarket hotels which range from
¥4,500 to ¥20,000 per night.
Airport Limousine takes you from
Narita Airport to Haneda Airport
in 75 minutes. Asahikawa Airport
is 10 0 minutes from Haneda
Airport. Shuttle bus or taxi from
Asahikawa Airport to Furano: 50
minutes (regular shuttle buses and
taxis available). JR trains or shuttle
buses available fro m S apporo
(Shin-Chitose Airport) to Furano: 3
hours.
specialities using loca produce.
Après-ski
Night skiing goes to 8:30pm on
both sides of the ski area. There
are few ‘western’ bars in town and
Furano’s nightlife is more relaxing
and quiet than your average ski
area. Great restaurants and hot
springs and an incredible fairy lit
arts and craft village are ideal for
wandering around at night.
Furano is fa m ous for light dr y
snow and blue sky days with views
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beautiful snow-capped mountains
and a smoking volcano.
▶ Lift Pass
The Furano ski area is open on
the one single pass and Kamui
Ski Resort can be skied on the
pass. 1-day ticket ¥4,700, Sunset
& Night Pass (2pm-8pm) ¥3,800,
Night Pass (5pm-8pm) ¥1,500.
Extensive rental is available from
¥9,000 for full sets for skis and
snowboards.
22 (Beginner 15%, Intermediate
70%, Advanced 15%)
▶ Number of Lifts
10
Dining and Drinking
There are over 100 restaurants and
bars in Furano offering everything
from Japanese, Korean and
Chinese to pizza, pasta and curry.
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delicacies in Furano as well as local
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Snow & Culture
You come all the way to Japan,
so why not visit Kyoto too?
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Rusutsu
Hokkaido!s Largest Single Ski Resort
Rusutsu Resor t is situated in a beautiful natural
highland covering 1,700 hectares near the base of
Mt. Yotei. In winter it is Hokkaido’s premier ski resort
with three mountains (East, West and Isola) serviced
by four gondolas, seven quads and seven lifts. The ski
area, with a total run distance of 42 km including a
3.5 km legburner, has 37 beautiful courses. The
board park is filled with challenging hits, and
the amazing pipe extends to a length of 100m.
The night skiing, the restaurants and shopping
mall will certainly keep everyone busy during the
evening as well.
Accommodation
You can choose from a diverse
range of room types that together
accommodate over 3,000 guests.
They are spread across four
lodgings: the informal Highland
L o d g e , t h e Trave l L o d g e , t h e
European style Nor th and South
Wings and the 24 storey Rusutsu
Tower. Authentic log houses and
cottages suitable for ski groups
and families are also available.
Airport Limousine takes you from
Narita Airport to Haneda Airport in
75 minutes. Shin-Chitose Airport is
90 minutes from Haneda Airport.
Bus from Shin-Chitose Airport to
Rusutsu Resort: approx. 2 hours
(Rusutsu Resor t to Niseko: 6 0
minutes).
▶ Longest Course
4 km
▶ Further Info
www.furanotourism.com/en/
www.snowfurano.com
Dining and Drinking
Restaurants range from casual
fast fo o d sh o ps a nd f un filled
restaurants, to authentic Western,
Chinese and Japanese restaurants.
There are twelve restaurants in
Rusutsu Resort. You will find an
abundance of dining options here,
from grilled burgers and chips at
Daniel’s Street to sushi and sashimi
at Sekkatei, and comforting Italian
at Costa Terazza.
Après-ski
Among the facilities that can be
enjoyed after returning from the
slopes are the shopping mall, game
centre, ‘Rusutsu-no-yu’ big bath
with sauna, the indoor wave pool,
and karaoke rooms. You can also
enjoy local beer while watching
sports on TV at sports pub Cricket.
There are plenty of fun activities
right outside your door, including
fitness ski, snowmobiling, dog
sledging, snow tubing, snow
rafting and snowshoe nature tours.
If you visit Rusutsu in February
you can also take a day trip to the
Sapporo Snow Festival. For seven
days ever y Februar y, S apporo
turns into a
winter wonder
l a n d when the
ci t y is h o m e
t o some 30 0
ice and snow
sculptures.
Frequent bus
ser vices are
available
between
Rusutsuand
Sapporo.
▶ Lift Pass
Lift pass prices are relatively
cheaper than those at the major
ski resorts in the USA, Canada
and Australia. 1- day ticket
¥5,300, Night Skiing Ticket (4pm8pm) ¥2,200 Discounted rates
are available for hotel guests.
A full set of equipment for rent
are available for ¥10,200 which
consists of a three-piece ski set,
outwear and accessories.
37 (Beginner 30%,Intermediate
40%, Advanced 30%)
▶ Number of Lifts
18
▶ Longest Course
3.5 km
▶ Further Info
en.rusutsu.co.jp
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Nagano and
Niigata
Hakuba
Sapporo
Japan!s Premier Alpine Resort
Sendai
Nagano Niigata
Hiroshima
Kyoto
Fukuoka
Tokyo
Nagoya
Osaka
Myoko
(P15)
Nozawa Onsen(P16)
Naeba(P17)
Hakuba
(P13)
Overview
The prefectures of Nagano
and Niigata are dominated
by 2,000-3,000 metre-class
steep mountains and as
such are home to a variety of
resorts and diverse ski runs.
The year round natural
beauty of Nagano Prefecture
is spectacular with the
snowscape in winter being
par ti c ularly beautiful. In
w i nter, s k i er s a n d s n ow
sport enthusiasts flock to
the prefecture!s many ski
resor ts. The prefecture!s
capital, Nagano City, hosted
the 1998 Winter Olympics.
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Nagano is famous for hot
springs including Nozawa
Onsen, and Shibu Onsen
w h i c h i s we l l k n ow n fo r
the snow monkeys which
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bathe in the hot spring at
Jigokudani Wild Monkey
Park. The Echigo Mountain
Range runs across the
south east part of Niigata
Prefecture, with 2,000 metre
class mountains standing
one after another to form a
stretch of highlands across
the prefecture.
The areas between
mountains are dotted with
ski resorts and hot springs.
Niigata is home to many of
Japan!s leading sake labels,
whose product is made
using the finest quality rice
and water. There are many
restaurants where you can
enjoy the local sake with
fresh seafood.
Access from Narita
Airport
JR Narita Express from Narita
Airport to Tokyo: approx. 60
Shiga Kogen
(P14)
JR Nagano Shinkansen (bullet
train) from Tokyo to Nagano:
95-110 minutes. Myoko Kogen
and Nozawa Onsen in Niigata
Prefecture can be accessed from
Nagano Station.
Or JR Joetsu Shinkansen from
Tokyo to Niigata: 2 hours.
For Further
information about
Nagano and Niigata,
visit
・Nagano Prefecture Tourism
Information:
www.snowlove.net (Ski)
www.go-nagano.net (General)
・Enjoy Niigata:
enjoyniigata.com/english/
・Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park:
www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.
co.jp/
With twelve ski resorts including Happo, Goryu &
Hakuba 47, Iwatake, and more than 200 runs spreading
along the 3,000m high ranges of the Japan Alps,
Hakuba is one of Japan’s largest and most respected
world-class winter resorts. With ten metres of seasonal
snowfall and a 1,071m vertical rise, Hakuba offers
skiers and snowboarders good powder, many exciting
trails ideal for the novice through to the expert, terrain
parks, and backcountry fields for snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing. All this makes Hakuba a great
location for your next ski holiday.
Accommodation
With around 700 different types of
accommodation on offer, Hakuba
provides a good selection of proper
ties ranging from one-star through
to five-star resort hotels, as well
as traditional Japanese “ryokan”
hotels, “minshuku” Japanese inns,
pensions, cottages, private cabins
and budget backpackers.
JR Narita Express from Narita Airport
to Tokyo: approx. 60 minutes. JR
Nagano Shinkansen from Tokyo to
Nagano: 95-110 minutes. Express
bus from Nagano Station to Hakuba:
1+ hour depending on the resort,
Shared taxis are also available from
Nagano Station to Hakuba and
return. Chartered coach from Tokyo:
5 hours.
Dining and Drinking
Enjoy dining and eating out at anyone
of the more than 150 restaurants,
shops, cafés, and bars. You have
a choice of dishes from all over the
world including Japanese, French,
Italian, Mexican, and Chinese.
Experience the local cuisine in the
Japanese-style atmosphere at many
local “izakaya” Japanese pubs or
soba noodle restaurants.
Après-ski
The night shut tle bus “Genki-go”
runs in the village to take you to many
shops restaurants, bars and pubs for
your après-ski entertainment.
When you gaze at the mountains in
the Hakuba valley, you will see why
this resort stands apar t from the rest.
Huge 3,000 metre high jagged peaks
tower above the town below. To
stand on top of these snow covered
mountains and gaze at the valley
below is awe-inspiring and the views
are postcard worthy. Indoor and
open air public hot springs, foot spas
and hotel hot springs, are great for
relaxing and rejuvenating after a day
out on the mountain, and will make
your stay all the more wor thwhile.
H a k u b a S k i J u m pi n g S t ad i u m
and the Winter Olympic Memorial
Museum will
remind you of the
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Winter Olympic
Games. You can
go up to the top
observation deck
o f t h e j u m pi n g
hills to look over
the jumper’s area
of flight and view
the town below.
▶ Lift Pass
H appo – one
1- day tic ket
¥4,800,
A variet y of
consecutive and
nonconsecutive 2-day
and 3-day passes, Hakuba Valley
Passes and senior tickets are
available.
Good quality ski & snowboard
equipment is available from as
little as ¥4,500 per day
50%, Advanced 20% )
▶ Number of Lifts
59
▶ Longest Course
8 km
▶ Further Info
www.hakubatourism.jp
minutes.
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Shiga Kogen
Japan!s Largest Winter Resort
With 21 ski fields, 70 lifts and more than 80 courses,
Shiga Kogen is the biggest snow resort in Japan
and caters for all levels of skiers and
s n o w b o a r d e r s . I t i s l o c a te d i n t h e
Joshinetsu National Park and blessed
with powder snow equal to Hokkaido
in quality. There is no doubt you will
enjoy skiing and unwinding at Shiga
Kogen.
Accommodation
There are
approximately 100
hotels, ryokan, B&Bs
and minshuku in Shiga Kogen,
with prices from ¥7,000.
J R N arita E xpress fro m N arita
A i r p o r t t o To k y o : a p p r o x . 6 0
minutes. JR Nagano Shinkansen
fro m Tok yo to N agano: 9 5 -110
minutes. Express bus from Nagano
Station to Shiga Kogen: approx. 70
minutes.
Shiga Kogen has seven hot
springs: Kumanoyu, Kidoike,
Hotaru, Shigayama, Takamagahara,
Hoppo and Makuiwa. It also has
breathtaking scenery most notably
the beautiful view of the North Alps,
“snow monsters” that appear as
snow and ice forms around the
trees at the resort, and the setting
sun over the sea of clouds. A range
of events, including snowshoe
hiking are held during winter. Don’t
miss the famous snow monkeys
in the rock baths at Jigokudani
Monkey Park.
▶ Lift Pass
1-day ticket ¥4,800, 2-day ticket
¥9,000 for all lifts and includes
shuttle buses.
Hotels supply good quality ski
and snowboard equipments from
¥3,000.
84 (Beginner 48%,
Intermediate 40%,
Advanced 14%)
Dining and Drinking
There are a variety of restaurants
in Shiga Kogen serving original
Japanese dishes as well as French,
Italian and various other cuisines
being available.
▶ Number of Lifts
Après-ski
Bars, ethnic food restaurants and
Japanese izakaya-style pubs can
be found in some hotels.
www.shigakogen.gr.jp
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▶ Longest Course
3.5 km
▶ Further Info
Myoko
Enjoy the great powder snow
The Myoko Ski Area is made up of nine mountains,
Myoko Akakura, Ikenotaira Onsen, Myoko Suginohara,
Seki Onsen, Kyukamura, Myoko Ski Park, APA resort
Myoko Pine Valley, Madarao Kogen and Tangram Ski
Circus, all with their own distinctive features. With great
quality powder snow, high level bumps, refreshing long
runs and a kid’s park for small children, the Myoko Ski
Area has something for all skiers.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available for
every skier, from the warm style
and service of classic resort hotels
to the intimate family-run B&Bs
where you’ll soon feel right at home.
JR Narita Express takes you from
Narita Airport to Tokyo Station in 60
fro m Tok yo to N agano: 9 5 -110
minutes. Approx. 40 minutes from
Nagano to Myoko Kogen by JR
Shin’etsu line. Taxi or free shuttle
bus (depending on the ski area):
10-30 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
A b o u t 3 6 re s t a u ra n t s s e r ve a
selection of Japanese and Western
meals. Don’t miss the local soba
noodles and native mountain
vegetables.
Founded in 1930s, Myoko is one
of the oldest established ski areas
in the world. In its rich history, you
have an ideal holiday to enjoy a
total Japan ski resort experience.
Onsen hot springs are the ideal
place to unwind and relax:
Myoko Onsen, Akakura Onsen,
S uginosawa O nsen, Ikenotaira
O n s e n , Ts u ba m e O n s e n , S e k i
Onsen, and more. You can also
visit historical monuments, the
excavation museum or
the Ukiyoe woodblock
print museum.
▶ Lift Pass
1- d ay t i c ke t f r o m ¥ 3 , 5 0 0 t o
¥ 4 , 5 0 0 , M t . M a d a r a o 1- d ay
(Madarao Kogen and Tangram
Ski Circus) ¥4,500.
Ski and snowboard rental shops
offer full-day ski set rental from
around ¥2,500.
95 (Beginner 25%,
Intermediate 53%,
Advanced 22%)
▶ Number of Lifts
41
▶ Longest Course
8.5 km
▶ Further Info
www.myokokogen.net
Après-ski
There are many hot springs, and a
range of good local restaurants and
bars.
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Nozawa Onsen
Modern resort in a perfect hot spring village setting
Nagano &
Niigata
Accommodation
More than 300 hotels, traditional
Japanese ryokan inns and minshuku
B & B s we l c o m e yo u w i t h wa r m
hospitality.
f r o m To k yo to N a g a n o: 9 5 -110
minutes, JR Iiyama line from Nagano
to Togari Nozawa Onsen: approx. 60
minutes. Bus from Togari Nozawa
Onsen Station to Nozawa Onsen:
approx. 20 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
Enjoy local dishes at any of the
43 re stau ra nts. T h ey se r ve not
only soba noodles or onsenmanju (steamed bun) but also wild
vegetables such as nemagari-dake
(bamboo shoots) and mushrooms.
N oz awa n a-zu ke, p i c k l e d g re e n
vegetable, is one of the local
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specialties.
Après-ski
Nozawa Onsen
has over 60 cafes, bars and
re staura nts to e nj oy.
In the centre of Nozawa Onsen you
can see white steam rising up from
almost everywhere, enabling you
to feel the warmth of this village
of hot s pr ings. T he re a re more
th a n 3 0 s o u rc e s of n atu r a l h ot
springs in Nozawa Onsen. The 13
cooperative spas called “Sotoyu”
are assets shared by the village
and have be e n prote cted since
ancient times by a system known
as “Yu-nakama” which means spa
group. Remarkably “Sotoyu” are
free of charge, so enjoy!
▶ Lift Pass
¥8,500, 3-day ticket ¥12,000,
Season 5-days ¥20,000
There are some ski and
snowboard rental shops. Ski
set ¥4,000, New model ski set
¥4,000.
30%, Advanced 30%)
▶ Number of Lifts
21
▶ Longest Course
10 km
▶ Further Info
Large in scale and great facilitie
Comprised of the Naeba and Kagura areas, Mt. Naeba
Resort covers 368 hectares with around 50 courses
offering skiers and snowboarders a variety of runs
guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable experience.
Naeba and Kagura are connected by the world’s
longest gondola “Dragondola” which travels 5.5 km
in 15 minutes. The Naeba Area has a wide expanse of
open ski fields and a snowboard free ride park. The
Naeba Prince Hotel located adjacent to the Naeba Area
is a popular destination for those seeking the after-ski
night life. The Kagura area is a recognized ski field with
abundant snow and spectacular scenery.
Accommodation
The Naeba Prince Hotel of fers a
variety of room types and package
plans. In addition to twin, triple and
quad rooms, there are also adjoining
rooms for groups up to 6 people.
A Breakfast Pack is available from
¥10,500 per person per stay. Please
n o te t h a t t h e c h a r g e w i l l v a r y
depending on the season and
room/package type.
minutes. Keisei Sky Liner to Ueno:
a pprox. 6 0 minu te s. JR Jo etsu
Shinkansen from Tokyo (or Ueno) to
Echigo Yuzawa: approx. 80 minutes.
Taxi or Naeba Express Bus from
Echigo Yuzawa Station to Naeba
Prince Hotel: approx. 40 minutes
and 50 minutes respectively.
www.nozawaski.com/winter
Dining and Drinking
The Naeba Prince Hotel, has a wide
range of eating and drinking outlets
including 23 restaurants (Japanese,
Chinese, Western, Buffet, and BBQ)
a n d C afe s, Lo u n g e s, B a r s a n d
izakaya Japanese-style pubs. On
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total of 19 restaurants in the Naeba
and Kagura areas.
Après-ski
T h e N a e b a Pr i n c e H ote l of fe r s
a variety of facilities for after ski
including spor ts and souvenir
shops, a nail and beauty saloon,
indoor swimming pool, massage
service and hot springs.
The prefecture of Niigata in which
Naeba is located is famous for hot
springs and Japanese sake. Around
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free “Ashi-yu” foot spas, and many
shops selling local sake. Inside the
station, there is the unique sake
tasting corner and
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with sake.
Nagano &
Niigata
Since 1930, Nozawa Onsen has always been at the
top of the Japanese skiing scene, and more recently
snowboarding has become popular in the area. It
was the first place in Japan to install ski lifts and
also holds numerous major skiing and snowboarding
tournaments each year. Although, the snow resort of
Nozawa Onsen offers modern facilities for both skiers
and snowboarders, the village of Nozawa
Onsen strives to maintain a traditional
atmosphere. During the 1988 Nagano
Olympics, Nozawa Onsen hosted the
Biathlon competitions.
Naeba
▶ Lift Pass
(valid for whole day of the first
dayincluding Night Ski and until
4pm of the second day) ¥10,000,
Rental shops in the hotel provide
full ski/snowboard sets which
include ski /snowboard gear,
suits, goggles and gloves
for ¥ 7,50 0 per adult per day,
¥3,000 per child per day. The
rental shops also rent individual
equipment.
40%, Advanced 30%)
▶ Number of Lifts
13
▶ Longest Course
4 km
▶ Further Info
www.naeba.gr.jp
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Zao
Riding through the“ Snow Monsters”
Appi
Kogen
(P20)
Sapporo
Tohoku
Sendai
Niigata
Nagano
Kyoto
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagoya
Osaka
Fukuoka
Zao
(P19)
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort offers a variety courses
for beginners, advanced level skiers and families. The
excellent snow quality also attracts skiers from all over
the country every year. Zao is also well known for its
"snow monsters." Due to the particular climate
of the area, fine snow and small pieces of
ice cling to the firtrees on the mountains
producing a spectacular natural work of
art. Skiing through the snow monsters
during the day and then viewing them
illuminated at night is an experience that
can only be found here!
Bandai Kogen
(P21)
Overview
The Tohoku region located in
the northern part of Honshu
receives heavy snowfalls and
has many resorts scattered
ac ros s its six prefec tures.
Toh oku is als o ri c h with a
variety of traditional festivals
and onsen (hot springs).
Hokkoda in Aomori Prefecture
is one of the best places for
hardcore snowboarders,
tel em a r ker s a n d s k i er s . I t
offers fantastic steep and deep
powder courses. Magnificent
resor ts located in Iwate
Prefecture are Appi Kogen
and Shizukuishi, both of which
have great snow fields and
many attractions for visitors.
Aki ta Prefecture has many
traditional festivities and unique
events throughout the year
and you should not miss any
of them. Among the most well
known events are the Akita
Kanto Lantern Festival which
is representative of the entire
Tohoku region, the Kamakura
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Snow Hut Festival in Yokote
C i t y, a n d t h e N a m a h a g e
Bogeyman Festival in Oga City.
Sendai, the capital of Miyagi
Prefecture and also the
centre of Tohoku, is home to
the Tanabata Star Festival.
Not far from Yamagata City
in Yamagat a Prefe c ture i s
the resort of Zao Onsen
where you can experienc e
amazing powder snow and the
spectacular sight of the famous
windswept snow covered trees
known as snow monsters.
Fukus hima Prefec ture ha s
more than 150 hot spr ings and
is home to Lake Inawashiro
and the Bandai Plateau both
which offer an abundance of
seasonal tourist attractions
including skiing, skating and
swan watching.
Access from Narita
Airport
Airport to Tokyo: approx. 60
minutes.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen and JR
Tohoku Line take you from Tokyo
to Aomori (via Shin-Aomori) in 4
hours.
JR Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo
to Akita: approx. 4 hours.
JR Yamagata Shinkansen from
Tokyo to Yamagata: approx. 2.5
hours.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen from
Tokyo
to Morioka: approx. 140 minutes,
to Sendai: approx. 120 minutes,
to Fukushima: approx. 90 minutes.
For further information about
the Tohoku region,
visit
・Aomori Sightseeing Guide
en.aptinet.jp
・A Trip to Iwate
www.japan-iwate.info/
・Akita fan.com
www.akitafan.com/
・Miyagi Touring Navigation
www.pref.miyagi.jp/kankou/en
・Welcome to Yamagata
www.yamagatakanko.com
・Sights in Fukushima Japan
www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/
Accommodation
Down hill from the ski resort lays
the hot spring town of Zao Onsen.
Visiting a hot spring during a stay in
Zao is very easy and relaxing too.
The 120 hotels, ryokans (Japanese
i n n s) a n d g u e s t h o u s e s i n Z a o
Onsen can accommodate about
11,000 people. There are many gift
shops and small bath houses in Zao
Onsen, which will make your stay
today, feel very much like one from
the days of the old time Japanese
health resorts.
minutes. JR Yamagata Shinkansen
from Tokyo to Yamagata: 2.5 hours.
Shuttle bus bound for Zao Onsen
from Yamagata Station: 40 min –
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Dining and Drinking
Because of the many restaurants
on the ski slopes (there about 40
restaurants), one can take time out
from skiing or snowboarding to
enjoy a nice lunch without
leaving the resort! A famous dish
in Zao is the Genghis Khan ( lamb
b a r b e c u e). Va r i o u s re s ta u r a nts
barbecue fresh lamb in their own
special sauces providing a variety of
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▶ Lift Pass
¥8,900, 4-hour ticket ¥4,200,
5 -hour ticket ¥4,40 0, Coupon
ticket (15points) ¥4,000
Après-ski
Viewing the illuminated snow
monsters is one of the special treats
of Zao. They are truly fantastic and
look very different than they do in
the sunlight. As well as being able
to see the snow monsters close
up, you can also see them from the
ropeway cars, the viewing platform
and restaurants
Ski set 1- day from ¥ 3,8 0 0,
Snowboard set 1- day from
¥4,000, Other small items are
a l s o av a i l a b l e f o r re n t . (S k i
set= S kis, bo ots and poles,
Snowboard set=board, boots)
Born from the distinctive climate, the
sheer number of snow monsters in
Zao presents one of the best sights
in the world. As a sculpture of snow
and ice, the snow monsters truly are
one of nature’s amazing artworks.
A lso, sinc e the sk i f ie lds a re
connected to the hot spring town of
Zao Onsen, it is possible to ski down
in front of the
r yokans and
straight into the
hot springs!
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▶ Number of Lifts
▶ Longest Course
9 km
▶ Further Info
w w w. z a o - s p a . o r. j p / e n g l i s h /
index.html
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Appi Kogen
Breathtaking scenery! Supreme snow, perfectly groomed!
Accommodation
Appi’s hotels, Hotel Appi Grand
a n d To w e r, A p p i G r a n d V i l l a
and Appi Grand Annex, boast a
capacit y of 4,10 0 gue sts and a
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preference or budget. And don’t
forget to wash away your fatigue at
one or both of ourtwo natural hot
springs!
Après-ski
Hotel Appi Grand has Bar PO (open
6pm till midnight).
Appi Grand Villa
1 h a s L i ve l y
Café
Lobelia
(open
5.30pm10.00pm).
to Tokyo: approx. 60 minutes. JR
Tohoku Shinkansen from Tok yo
Station to Morioka Station: 140
m i n u te s. JR H a n awa L i n e f ro m
Morioka to Appi Kogen: 60 minutes.
Hotel Appi Grand has a large hot
spring bath and a barrier-free private
spa. Appi’s hot spring “Patio”, with
direct corridor access from Appi
Grand Annex, has its outdoor bath
in a courtyard, with two large baths
and one of Japan’s largest saunas.
Dining and Drinking
In addition to the relaxed
atmosphere and excel lent
v i e w, e n j o y l o c a l p r o d u c e a s
f ine cuisine. A ppi’s hotels have
eleven restaurants ranging from
Japanese, Chinese, Western to
Korean BBQ.
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▶ Lift Pass
5 - hour ticket ¥ 4,9 0 0, 8 - hour
ticket ¥5,4 0 0, 2- day ticket
¥9,700, 3-day ticket ¥14,000.
Ski/ Board Package 5 - hour
¥4,20 0, 8 -hour ¥5,0 0 0, Wear
(Top and bottom) 5-hour ¥3,500,
8 -hour ¥4,000, Accessory
Package 8-hour ¥2,500.
40%, Advanced 30%)
▶ Number of Lifts
18
▶ Longest Course
5.5 km
▶ Further Info
www.appi.co.jp
The Mecca for snowboarders
Alts Bandai, Japan’s largest mega ski resort is blessed
with quality snow and has a richly varied course layout
making it the Mecca for snowboarders.
Twice a year, the big names in snowboarding come
here for the world class snowboard competitions. From
novice to expert, every level of snowboarder can access
Alts Bandai, Asia’s largest snow park and Japan’s most
popular snow resort.
Accommodation
Mt. Bandai Hotel: The resort hotel
is equipped with a heated indoor
swimming pool, spa bath, hot spring
and sauna to soothe your wear y
body. Lodge Alts: This lodge style
accommodation is a great place to
stay with friends.
to Tokyo: approx. 60 minutes, JR
Tohoku Shinkansen from Tok yo
Station to Koriyama: 80-105minutes.
JR Ban’etsu-sai line from Koriyama to
Inawashiro: 35 minutes. Shuttle buses
available from Inawashiro Station to
Alts Bandai Ski Resort / Mt.Bandai
Hotel. Approximate time required is
5 hours from Narita Airport to Alts
Bandai. Shattle bus service from
Koriyama (100min).
Dining and Drinking
There are three dining spots in Alts
Bandai. You can choose either the buf
fet style dining, which has Japanese,
Western and Chinese style menus,
or a restaurant where you can savour
traditional Japanese cuisine. Curry
and rice is recommended because it
is guaranteed to be delicious. If not,
you will get your money back!
Tohoku
Tohoku
The highland of Appi Kogen sits adjacent to TowadaHachimantai National Park in nor theast Honshu.
Amazing powder covers Appi’s entire 828 metre
vertical from peak to base. Appi’s 21 trails are easily
and comfor tably accessible by t wo eight-person
gondolas and three high speed, detachable, hooded
quad chairs. And you can’t beat Appi Kogen’s variety:
there is everything from bunny slopes to a 5.5 km
cruiser to steep and deep!
Appi Kogen has received the highest marks from a
number of major ski magazines, and continues to be
amecca for skiers and boarders alike.
Bandai Kogen
▶ Lift Pass
1-day ticket
(8.30am-5pm)
from ¥4,700,
4-hour ticket
from ¥4,200.
Après-ski
After a day in the snow, you can enjoy
a variety of onsen (hot springs) at
Oruri-no-yu hot springs. Mt. Bandai
Hotel has a range of amenities for
guests such as café, reflexology
room and heated indoor pool with a
spa bath.
Alts Bandai is located at the foot of
famous Mt.Bandai in Bandai Town,
Fukushima Prefecture. The area is
rich in history and culture, and is an
ideal place to unwind while enjoying
the breathtaking scenery of Lake
Inawashiro. You can enjoy free-flow
hot springs as well.
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Ski set and Snowboard set 1-day
¥4,500, 4-hour ¥3,500
40%, Advanced 25%)
▶ Number of Lifts
▶ Longest Course
3 km
▶ Further Info
www.alts.co.jp/english
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More snow resorts
in Japan
Further information on
SKI & BOARD JAPAN
Sahoro
Tour Operator
One gondola covers all 17 courses
which are blessed with powder
snow.
Number of Courses
17
Number of Lifts
8
More Info
www.sahoro.co.jp/language/
english/
Black Tomato
020 3642 5145
www.blacktomato.com
via website
Club Med
08453 670 670
www.clubmed.co.uk
[email protected]
Crystal Ski
020 3733 1697
www.crystalski.co.uk
via website
Tazawa-ko
Let’s ski to the lapis-blue waters of
Lake Tazawa.
Number of Courses
13
Number of Lifts
6
More Info
www.snowjapan.com/japanskiresort/akita/semboku/tozawako
Different Snow
Shizukuishi
Enjoy one of the longest trails
anywhere in Japan.
Number of Courses
12
Number of Lifts
6
More Info
www.snowjapan.com/japanskiresorts/iwate/shizukuishi/
shizukuishi
07885 492 078
differentsnow.com
via website
etours
020 7725 6774
www.etours.co.uk
[email protected]
James Orr Heli Ski
01799 516 964
www.heliski.co.uk
[email protected]
Iglu Ski (A)
020 8542 6658
www.igluski.com
[email protected]
Kusatsu
Kusatsu is a hot spring and ski
resort town, with heli-skiing and a
family oriented atmosphere.
Number of Courses
8
Number of Lifts
11
More Info
www.kusatsu-kokusai.com
www.snowjapan.com/japan-skiresorts/gunma/kusatsu/kusatsukokusai
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Ishiuchi
Large snow area with the Three
Resort Ticket valid at connecting
GALA Yuzawa and Yuzawa Kogen.
Number of Courses
24
Number of Lifts
18
More Info
www.ishiuchi.or.jp
Ineedsnow
020 8123 7817
www.ineedsnow.com
via website
Inside Japan Tours
0117 370 9751
www.insidejapantours.com
[email protected]
Into Japan Specialist Tours
01865 841 443
www.intojapan.co.uk
[email protected]
Japan Journeys
Skiworld
Jaltour
Snoworks
Japan Ski Experience
Thomson Ski
020 7766 5267
www.japanjourneys.co.uk
[email protected]
020 7850 4409
www.jaltour.co.uk
via website
020 8099 9034
www.japanskiexperience.co.uk
[email protected]
Japan Travel Centre
020 7611 0150
www.japantravel.co.uk
[email protected]
JTB Europe
020 8237 1605
www.japanspecialist.co.uk
[email protected]
Magical Japan
0161 440 7332
www.magicaljapan.co.uk
[email protected]
Samurai Snow
0203 151 7669
www.samuraisnow.com
[email protected]
Schools Ski 4 Less
08444 930 430
www.skiworld.co.uk
[email protected]
0844 543 0503
www.snoworks.co.uk
[email protected]
020 8939 0738
www.thomsonski.co.uk
via website
Unique Japan Tours
020 3239 2519
www.uniquejapantours.com
[email protected]
ViaJapan Holidays
020 7484 3328
www.viajapan.co.uk
via website
Warren Smith Ski Academy
www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/
via website
More information
Skiing & Boarding in Japan
Snow Japan
www.snowjapan.com
0800 083 6879
www.schoolsski4less.com
via website
Powder Snow Hokkaido
Ski Club of Great Britain
Freshtracks
Mt.6 Best of The Classic Mountain
Resorts
Ski Independence
General More
Information in Japan
020 8410 2022
www.skiclub.co.uk
[email protected]
0131 516 7208
www.ski-i.com
[email protected]
Ski Safari
01273 224 060
www.skisafari.com
via website
www.skiing-hokkaido.com
www.mt6.jp
Japan National Organization,
London office
www.seejapan.co.uk
Japan Guide
www.japan-guide.com
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