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Contents
Why Japan?
~Reasons to ski/snowboard Japan~...................................................................... 3
g Hokkaido
~Overview~.................................................................................................................... 4
g Niseko
~Exceptional powder, World renowned!~............................................................. 6
g Furano Ski Resort
~Japanese country town with amazing snow~.................................................... 8
g Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
~Hokkaido’s Largest Single Ski Resort~.............................................................. 9
g Kiroro Resort
~Long courses, amazing terrain, deep powder!~............................................10
g Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
~Hokkaido’s No.1 Family Friendly Ski Resort~.................................................11
g Nagano and Niigata
~Overview~..................................................................................................................12
g Hakuba Vallley
~Japan’s Premier Alpine Resort~...........................................................................13
g Shiga Kogen
~Japan’s Largest Winter Resort~...........................................................................14
g Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
~Modern resort in a perfect hot spring village setting~................................15
g Myoko Ski Area
~Enjoy the great powder snow~............................................................................16
g Madarao Mountain Resort
~MadaPow!~................................................................................................................17
g Tohoku
~Overview~..................................................................................................................18
g Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
~Riding through the “Ice Monsters”~...................................................................19
g APPI Resort
~Amazing Scale, Priceless Winter Experience, Perfect Winter Resort Inviting you to Japan !~..... 20
g Hakkoda
~A Deep Powder Paradise Like No Other~........................................................21
Access. ..................................................................................................................... 22
Useful Information.......................................................................................... 23
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Snow’n’ Ski JAPAN
JAPAN?
Why
Reasons to ski/snowboard Japan
Experience the finest powder snow at some
of the best resorts in the region. Japan
offers great runs, varied terrain and amazing
alpine scenery. Soak up the culture, indulge
in the local cuisine and relax in the natural
hot springs after a day in the powder. Only
10 hours north of Australia, you won’t arrive
feeling jetlagged, so you can hit the slopes as
soon as you touchdown.
Experience Amazing Powder Snow!
Chilly winds from Siberia translate to heaps
of quality powder snow being dumped on
Hokkaido from November
to May. 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
Fabulous food and friendly faces. Japan is
renowned for its excellent cuisine and the
warmest hospitality.
Location, Location, Location
Japan is less than 10 hours from Australia.
The two hour time difference means no jetlag,
so you can hit the snow as soon as you get
there.
It’s affordable
There are loads of reasonable ski packages
available...and the lift pass prices won’t break
the budget.
Exceed your expectations!
Japan has a wide variety of snow resorts
beyond your expectations. Check them out at:
www.snowjapan.com
Sapporo
Sendai
Niigata
Hiroshima
Fukuoka
Nagano
Tokyo
Nagoya
Kyoto
Osaka
All information is based on data as of
September 2014 and is subject to change
without notice.
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido
Sapporo
Sendai
Niigata
Nagano
Kyoto
Tokyo
Nagoya
Hiroshima
Osaka
Fukuoka
Furano
Niseko
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Rusutsu
Overview
Japan’s nor the rn island,
Hokkaido has the best
quality snow in Japan. You
can enjoy famous Hokkaido
Powder without losing your
breath thanks to the low
altitude.The explosion in
popularity of skiing in Japan
among Australians started
here in Hokkaido.
The island is an all-season
nature paradise and is home
to many natural wonders
including
Daisetsu-zan National Park,
w h i c h fo r m s t h e r o of of
H o k k a i d o; t h e s e c l u d e d
Shiretoko Peninsula, the
UNESCO World Heritage
listed; Kushiro Marsh, home
to many precious living things
including the Japanese
crane; the Shikotsu-Toya
National Park, home to many
volcanoes and lakes; and
the ever changing Shakotan
Coast. There are also
countless hot springs, like
Noboribetsu Onsen, Jozankei
Onsen and Sounkyo Onsen,
where you can rela x and
rejuvenate after your journey.
H o k ka i d o b oa s t s o n e of
the busiest event calendars
in Japan with over 1,200
festivals and events
t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r. I n
winter, there is the Sapporo
Snow Festival, the Otaru
Yu k i a k a r i n o m i c h i (O t a r u
Snow Light Path ) and the
Monbetsu Ice Floes Festival.
I n s u m m e r, t h e r e i s t h e
Furano Lavender Festival, as
well as port festivals in every
coastal town to pray for a
good catch and safe fishing.
Access from Narita Airport
Fly from Haneda Airport to
Shin- Chitose Airpor t: 9 0
minutes, Narita Airport to
Shin-Chitose Airport: 105
minutes and Kansai Airport
to Shin-Chitose Airport: 110
minutes.
Further information on
Hokkaido, visit
Visit Hokkaido!
http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/
Powder Snow Hokkaido
http://www.skiing-hokkaido.
com
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Niseko
Exceptional powder, World renowned!
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. In addition to 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 a variety of snow-play activities, 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’s
largest 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
Hirafu village ha s ma ny kinds of
accommodation, including hotels,
condominiums, lodges & pensions.
One recommended accommodation is
the Hotel Niseko Alpen which features
a ski-in ski-out location, 124 rooms
(from ¥11,000 per person including
breakfast), shops, heated swimming
pool, hot springs (inside & open air),
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 Hilton’s EZO Pub or the Tomioka
White Lounge & Bar at The Greenleaf
Niseko Village. Guests can enjoy our
natural Onsen located at each hotel.
Soak in the natural hot spring bath
before choosing from our restaurants.
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 ¥14,600 for
2 people including breakfast) as well
as Japanese & Western cuisine (buffet
style, set course, meals, and other
reasonably priced dishes).
Access
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 Hokkaido’s
freshest seafood. 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 enjoy Japanese, Chinese and
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. HANA ZONO
308 offers an array of Western and
Japanese lunch options, including the
famous Kani Ramen.
After Ski/Nightlife
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. Horse riding, snowmobiling
and snow shoe trekking are ideal
activities in Annupuri. The HANAZONO
Adventure Park has a range of fun
and exciting snow-play activities for
all ages, including the Winter zipline,
snow tubing, sle dding and snow
mobiling.
Regional Specialities
Because Niseko is not only famous for
its powder snow but also hot springs
(onsen), visiting Niseko is the perfect
opportunity to experience this favorite
Japanese past time and soak in the
steaming water of an Onsen while
enjoying the breathtaking snowscape.
Lift Pass
Niseko All Mountain Pass: 8-hour
ticket ¥5,600, 1 day ticket (8:30am8:30pm) ¥6,400, 2 day ticket ¥11,500.
Grand Hirafu / Hanazono only : 8-hour
ticket ¥4,600, 1 day ticket (8:30am8:30pm) ¥5,100
Niseko Village only : 5-hour ticket
¥3,900, 8-hour ticket ¥4,600
Annupuri only : 5-hour ticket ¥4,000,
8-hour ticket ¥4,600
Rental Equipment
Grand Hirafu: ski/board set 1 day
¥4,650, 2 day ¥8,250, 3 day ¥10,350
Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko
Sports ski/board set 1 day ¥4,600 2
day ¥7,500 3 day ¥10,000
Niseko Village: ski/board set 1 day
¥5,300
Annupuri: ski/board set 5
hours¥3,800~
Number of Courses
Grand Hirafu: 21
Hanazono: 11
Niseko Village: 27
Annupuri: 13
Niseko United All Mountain: (Beginner
36%, Intermediate 38%, Advanced
26%)
Hotel Niseko Ikoino-Mura is famous
for its rotenburo (open air hot spring).
Other famous hot spring areas such
as Konbu-Onsen & Yukichichibu can
also be easily be accessed.
Number of Lifts
Grand Hirafu: 13
Hanazono: 3
Niseko Village: 7
Annupuri: 5
Longest Course
Grand Hirafu: 4.6 km
Hanazono: 4.55 km
Niseko Village: 5 km
Annupuri: 4 km
Further Info
Grand Hirafu:
www.grand-hirafu.jp/winter/en
Niseko HANAZONO Resort:
www.hanazononiseko.com
Niseko Village:
www.niseko-village.com/en
Annupuri:
http://annupuri.info/winter/english/
Niseko United: www.niseko.ne.jp/en
Niseko Promotion Board:
www.nisekotourism.com/en/
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Furano Ski Resort
Japanese country town with amazing snow
So much more than a ski resort, Furano is a vibrant
country town　that happens to have an amazing ski area
adjoining it. This magic combination of town and resort
gives you the opportunity to turn your ski holiday into the
cultural experience of a lifetime. Famous for its bluebird
days and lack of wind, it also produces abundant
quantities of some of the lightest and driest snow you
will ever ski on.
Accommodation
In Furano you will find a full spectrum
of accommodation choices including
backpackers, Japanese lodges, B&Bs,
self-contained apartments as well as
the two ski-in ski-out Prince Hotels.
Access
Shuttle buses from Asahikawa Airport
to Furano take 70 minutes. From New
Chitose Airpor t (Sapporo) shuttle
buses take 2 hours 15 minutes to
Furano.
Dining and Drinking
A ski holiday in Furano is as much
about exploring the local bars
and restaurants as it is the skiing.
The resort area of Kitanomine and
downtown Furano are bursting with
quaint lo c a l re st aura nts of fe ring
traditional Japanese fare, as well as
western and Chinese choices at very
reasonable prices. Most restaurants
provide menus in English for your
convenience.
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After Ski/Nightlife
Visitors are spoiled for choice with
local bars in the downtown area as
well as a couple of western style
bars with billard tables and darts.
Hot springs and massage treatments
are available, and are a great way to
wind up after a day carving up the
powder. Snowmobiling, snow shoeing,
sledding, ice hole fishing and hot air
balloon flights are just some of the
activities you can try if you want to
take a break from skiing.
Regional
Specialities
Furano is close
to a numbe r of
other nearby
ski areas. If you
wish to explore the
ex tensive powder
skiing options the central Hokkaido
area offers, local operators provide
guided and unguided day tours to
Kamui Ski Links, Tomamu, Asahidake,
Tokachidake and Kurodake.
Lift Pass
Furano Ski Area is accessible on one
single pass.
The lift pass can be used to ski in
other resorts as follow (conditions
apply-please check with the resort):
5-7 day lift pass > 1 day can be used
at Kamui Ski Links or Tomamu.
8+ day lift pass > 1 day can be used
at Kamui Ski Links and 1 day at
Tomamu.
Rental Equipment
Extensive rental is available including
snowboards, carving skis and
powder skis.
Number of Courses
23 (Beginner 40%, Intermediate
40%, Advanced 20%)
Number of Lifts
10 + 2 Magic carpets
Longest Course
4 km
Further Info
www.princehotels.com/en/ski/
furano.html
Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
Hokkaido’s Largest Single Ski Resort
Rusutsu Resort 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. The night skiing, the restaurants
and shopping mall will certainly keep everyone busy
during the evening as well.
Accommodation
Yo u c a n c h o o s e f r o m a d i ve r s e
range of room types that together
accommodate over 3,000 guests.
They are spread across four lodgings:
the informal Highland Lodge, the
Travel Lodge, the European st yle
North and South Wings and the 24
storey Rusutsu Tower. Authentic log
houses and cottages suitable for ski
groups and families are also available.
Fr e e H i - s p e e d W i F i i s ava i l a b l e
anywhere in Rusutsu Resort Hotel
i n c l u d i n g g u e s t r o o m s , l o b b y,
restaurants, public areas etc.
Airpor t 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
Resor t: approx. 2 hours (Rusutsu
Resort to Niseko: 60 minutes).
Dining and Drinking
Restaurants range from casual fast
food shops and fun filled restaurants,
to authentic Western, Chinese and
Japane se re staurants. T he re a re
twelve restaurants in Rusutsu Resort.
You will find an abundance of dining
options here, from grilled burgers
and fried potato at Daniel’s Street to
sushi and sashimi at Sekkatei, and
comforting Italian at Costa Terazza.
After Ski/Nightlife
A mong the facilitie s that c a n be
enjoyed after returning from the slopes
are shopping malls, game centres,
‘Rusutsu Resort Hot Springs’ and an
indoor wave pool. You can also enjoy
local beer while watching sports on TV
at our 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. Why don’t you take
a d ay t r i p to t h e S a p p o r o S n ow
Festival during your stay in Rusutsu
in February? For seven days every
February, Sapporo turns into a winter
wonderland when
the city is home to
some 300 ice and
snow sculptures.
Frequent bus
services are
available between
Rusutsu and
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 ¥5,500, Night Skiing
Ticket (4pm-9pm) ¥2,300
Rental Equipment
Ski set and snowboard set 1-day
¥5,100
Number of Courses
43%, Advanced 30%)
Number of Lifts
18
Longest Course
3.5 km
Further Info
http://en.rusutsu.co.jp/
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Kiroro Resort
Long courses, amazing terrain, deep powder!
What does Kiroro Resort offer? Kiroro has 21 trails,
skilled ski and snowboard instructors, a variety of
restaurants and shops, plus amazing powder snow that
is said to be the best in the area. The resort appeals to
international and Japanese guests alike with its delicious
food and fun activities. One guest wrote, “Kiroro is one
of the best family ski resorts in Asia. Long and wide
advanced slopes, great kids program. Wonderful food,
kindly staff and comfortable accommodation.”
Accommodation
Kiroro Resort has two hotels. The
luxurious Hotel Piano offers Japanese
and Western-style rooms including
suites and deluxe king rooms. Guests
on Floors 11 and 12 enjoy special
benefits including drink coupons
and free access to the Japanesestyle hot spring. Or you can stay at
the Mountain Hotel adjacent to the
ski area. Choose from standard and
deluxe Japanese and Western-style
rooms.
Access
The Hokkaido Resort Liner provides
bus transfers between New Chitose
A irpor t and Kiroro, and bet we e n
Kiroro and Sapporo. From Otaru take
the Hokkaido Chuo Bus from Otaru
Station, or catch a taxi. Kiroro Resort
offers guests a free shuttle bus service
from Otaru- Chikko Station. From
Niseko to Kiroro is about 60 minutes
by c a r. B u s e s r u n f r o m Ku tc h a n
Station to Mountain Hotel.
Dining and Drinking
E x p e r i e n c e a va r i e t y of f l avo u r s
with restaurants offering every kind
of cuisine from Italian to traditional
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Japanese. Most restaurants are
located in Hotel Piano, but there are
places to eat in Mountain Hotel and
the ski area. Skiers and snowboarders
can e njoy sce nic views from the
restaurant at Mt Asari summit.
Lift Pass
Kiroro offers a choice of lift tickets
to suit everyone’s needs. There are
hour-tickets or day-tickets, plus lots
of discount options. An adult dayticket costs ¥5,100.
After Ski/Nightlife
Rental Equipment
Kiroro Rental Station offers a
huge range of high quality ski and
snowboard gear, high grade models
plus clothing and accessories.
Apart from the skiing and
snowboarding Kiroro offers a range
of activities, like Segway rides
and banana boats, to make for a
memorable stay. After a day on the
slopes you can relax your body and
mind in the Kiroro hot
spring. Or if you are
after excitement,
try the BB bar in
Kiroro Town.
R e g i o n a l
Specialities
I n F e b r u a r y, n e a r
Kiroro, there are two events definitely
worth seeing. At the local Otaru Yuki
Akari no Michi, or Snow Light Path
Festival, carved ice figures line the
road while candles form snowy lamps.
The Sapporo Snow Festival is one
of Japan’s biggest winter festivals,
with huge ice statues and traditional
meals and
activities on
the Sapporo
streets.
Number of Courses
21 (Beginner 8, Intermediate 5,
Advanced 8)
Number of Lifts
There are 1 Gondola lift, 5 highspeed covered and hooded lifts and
3 pair lifts
Longest Course
4 km
Further Info
www.kiroro.co.jp/en
Annie Kids Ski Academy:
The academy was founded by
Annie Famose, and has the highest
standards and very good reputation
as a ski school for children between
the age of 3 and 12.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
Hokkaido’s No.1 Family Friendly Ski Resort
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu is a self-contained ski resort
filled with attractions for all the family. The 145-hectare
skiable area includes a kids-only snow park, a scenic
4200-metre trail along the mountain ridge and an offpiste trail through wooded terrain. Within the resort
there is also one of Japan’s largest indoor wave pools,
an ice village and a wide snow-fun area where you can
ride snowmobiles and enjoy snowshoe walks.
Accommodation
Four towers, ski area, 30m x 80m
indoor wave pool, open-air bath, and
10km snowmobile course all located
wi thi n th e 10 0 0 h e c t a r e s th a t i s
Tomamu resort. There are two ski-in
ski-out hotels, The Tower and Risonare
Tomamu, each with its own unique
characteristics. The Tower is located
right at the heart of the resort and has
easy access to all that Tomamu has
to offer. Rooms range in size from 30
square metre twin rooms to 60 square
metre rooms that accommodate four.
Risonare Tomamu resembles a luxury
ski resort getaway. Each room is a
spacious 100 square metres and is
equipped with an in-room jet bath
and sauna. Free WiFi is available in
all guest rooms, hotel lobbies and the
bookshop and cafe.
Take a 90 -minute domestic flight
to Shin-Chitose Airport from either
Narita or Haneda Airports. From ShinChitose Airport take the Resort Liner
bus, operated by Hokkaido Access
Network, direct to Tomamu resort. Or
train lovers travel by rail to JR Tomamu
S t ati o n wh e re th e re s o r t s hu t tl e
bus will pick you up. From ShinChitose Airport to Tomamu resort is
approximately 110 minutes by either
bus or train.
Lift Pass
A 1-day All Mountain Pass is ¥5,200
for adults and ¥3,800 for children
aged 6 to 12 years. Lifts operate
9am-4pm with some also available
4pm-7pm for night skiing.
Dining and Drinking
Rental Equipment
A full range of ski and snowboarding
clothing and equipment is available
including fat skis for powder lovers.
Rent a complete set of gear for
¥5,200 per day.
After Ski/Nightlife
Number of Courses
25 (Groomed 15, Non-groomed 8,
Partly-groomed 2)
With more than 13 restaurants and
bars you may have difficulty deciding
where to eat. Choose from full range
buffet restaurants, Italian eateries,
local ramen, sushi, izakaya …
After a day in the snow, soaking in an
outdoor bath is a must. Or restore the
warmth to your body with an afternoon
in the large indoor wave pool which
is maintained at a comfor table 27
degrees all day long. After the sun
goes down, visit the resort’s ice village
and enjoy an experience unique to
Tomamu.
Tomamu is located at the centre of
Hokkaido and is within an hour of
Furano and Sahoro ski resorts. A daily
bus service connects
Tomamu to these two
resorts. The region’s
untouched mountains
offer backcountry and
snowcat skiing.
Number of Lifts
6 (1 gondola, 3 quad
lifts, 2 pair lifts)
Longest Course
4.2 km
Further Info
www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/
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Snow’n’ Ski JAPAN 11
Nagano and
Niigata
Sapporo
Sendai
Nagano
Hiroshima
Niigata
Kyoto
Fukuoka
Tokyo
Nagoya
Osaka
Myoko
Madarao
Niigata
Nozawa Onsen
Shiga Kogen
Hakuba
Nagano
Overview
The prefectures of Nagano
and Niigata are dominated
by 2,000-3,000 metre-class
ste e p m ount a ins a nd a s
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
pa r ti cula r ly b e au tiful. In
w i n te r, s k i e r 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.
In addition to its snow fields,
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
bathe in the hot spring at
Jigokudani Monkey Park.
The Echigo Mountain Range
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runs across the south east
part of Niigata Prefecture,
w i t h 2, 0 0 0 m e t r e c l a s s
m o u nt a in s s t a n din g o n e
af ter another to form a
stretch of highlands across
the prefecture. The areas
bet ween 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.
JR Narita Express from Narita
Airpor t to Tokyo: approx.
6 0 m i n u te s . J R N a g a n o
Shinkansen (bullet train) from
Tok yo to Nagano: 85-110
minutes. Hakuba, Shiga Kogen,
Nozawa Onsen and Myoko
Kogen can be accessed from
Nagano Station.
Further information
about Nagano and
Niigata, visit
Classic Resorts Japan
www.snowlove.net/japan
Go! Nagano
www.go-nagano.net
Enjoy Niigata
w w w. e n j o y n i i g a t a . c o m /
english
Jigokudani Monkey Park
h t t p : // w w w. j i g o k u d a n i yaenkoen.co.jp/english/html/
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Hakuba Vallley
Japan’s Premier Alpine Resort
With eleven ski resorts including Happo, Goryu &
Hakuba 47, Iwatake, and more than 140 runs spreading
along the 3,000m high ranges of the Japan Alps, Hakuba
Vallley 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 Vallley
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 Vallley
a great location for your next ski holiday
Accommodation
With around 700 different types of
accommodation on of fer, Hakuba
Vallley provides a good selection
of properties 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 Tok yo: approx. 60 minutes. JR
Nagano Shinkansen from Tokyo to
Nagano: 95-110 minutes. Express
bus from Nagano Station to Hakuba
Vallley: 1+ hour depending on the
resort, Shared taxis are also available
from Nagano Station to Hakuba Vallley
and return. Char tered coach from
Tokyo: 5 hours.
Dining and Drinking
Enjoy dining and eating out at any
one 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 pub or soba
(noodle) restaurants.
After Ski/Nightlife
The night shuttle bus “Genki-go” runs
in Hakuba 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 resor t 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
a re postca rd wor thy. 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 worthwhile.
Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium and the
Winter Olympic Memorial Museum will
remind you of the 1998 Nagano Winter
Olympic Games. You can go up to the
top observation deck of the jumping
hills to look over the jumper’s area of
flight
and view the town below.
Lift Pass
Happo–one 1-day ticket ¥5,000,
A variety of consecutive and nonconsecutive 2-day and 3-day
passes, Hakuba Valley Passes and
senior tickets are available
Rental Equipment
Good quality ski & snowboard
equipment is available from as little
as ¥3,800 per day
Number of Courses
40%, Advanced 25% )
Number of Lifts
110
Longest Course
8 km
Further Info
www.hakubavalley.jp
Shiga Kogen
Japan’s Largest Winter Resort
With 19 ski fields, 52 lifts and more than 80 courses,
Shiga Kogen is the biggest snow resort in Japan and
caters for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. It is
located in the 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
10 0 h ote l s , r yo k a n a n d
minshuku in Shiga Kogen, with
prices from ¥7,000.
KEY TOWN
OUCHI
Nagano: 95-110 minutes. Express bus
from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen:
approx. 70 minutes.
Kita-Shiga Kogen Yudanaka &
Shiga Kogen
Shibu Spas
Dining and Drinking
Number of Courses
84
Niigata ●
Kanazawa
●
Komatsu Airport
Toyama
Airport Hakuba
Matsumoto
Airport
Osaka Airport
●
Hiroshima
After Ski/Nightlife
Nagoya
Nagoya
Airport
●
Osaka
Osaka
Chubu Centrair
International Airport
Kansai
International
Airport
Skier’s bar, ethnic food restaurant
and izakaya (Japanese style bar) can
be found in some hotels. You can
also reserve a table at the hotel’s
restaurant.
by Train
From Tokyo
Yudanaka & Shibu Spas is a generic term used to refer to nine
hot spring areas in the town and have a history going back
some 1,350 years. The area boasts one of the best high-quality
Onsen water and its volume in Japan.
There are many accommodations in the town, vary from small
to big, or from Ryokan (traditional Japanese style inn) to
modern style hotel.
For dining you may enjoy tasting Japanese cuisine at your
accommodation or eating out at local restaurants.
Relax and immerse yourself, both body and spirit, in the hot
spring and get lost in a heavenly moment.
Narita International Airport
From Nagoya Osaka
Most of Shiga Kogen area is covered by the Core Areas and
the Buffer Zone of biosphere reserve of UNESCO’s MAB programme. The area is developed with coexistence of nature and
mankind in mind, and is well-known as one of the largest
winter resorts in Japan and also as the venue for Alpine ski
events in 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Paralympics and
2005 Nagano Winter Special Olympics.
Shiga Kogen houses 19 ski areas and 52 lifts and gondolas.
Extensively long and wide-elevation ranges from 1,300m to
2,300m. Together with panoramic view and high quality snow,
Shiga Kogen never bores you.
From Nagano
JR Narita Experess (1hr.)
Kansai International Airport
Tokyo
JR Kansai Airport Line (50min.)
Nagano
Nagano Dentetsu Railway (45min.)
Nagano
by Express Bus (70min.)
Nagano
Nagano Dentetsu Railway (30min.)
YUDANAKA
★ Yamanouchi
Nagano
Karuizawa
●
●
Matsumoto
Shin-Osaka
by Bus (35min.)
● Takasaki
Akihabara
Kiso
●
Longest Course
4 km
Tokyo
●
● Narita
Narita
Tokyo
International International
Airport
Airport
Further Info
www.shigakogen.gr.jp
JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (via Nagano) (1hr.30min.)
Meitetsu Rwy Tokoname Line (30min.)
Central Japan International Airport
●
Mt.Fuji
●
Nagoya
● Kyoto
Zenko-ji Temple
Snow Monkey Town
Kurobe Dam ●
Takayama
Kyoto
Naoetsu
●
Toyama
●
Gokayama
Hiroshima
Niigata Airport
Number of Lifts
52
Itoigawa
●
Hiroshima Airport
Kita-Shiga Kogen, endowed with nature, is famous as a production area of Soba (buckwheat). The intangible folk cultural
asset of Nagano Prefecture ‘Sugakawa-soba’, which has been
passed down for generations in this area, uses fiber of Oyamabokuchi (pokeweed) leaves as the binding agent. Very aromatic, chewy, nice and smooth.
You can also try bamboo craft using Nemagaridake which has
descended from the Edo period.
Kita-Shiga Kogen is known as a winter sports resort. Four distinct areas await you to enjoy all kinds of winter sports including skiing and snowboarding.
Rental Equipment
Hotels supply good quality ski and
snowboard equipments from ¥3,000.
Transportation
There are a variety of restaurants
in Shiga Kogen. They serve original
Kogen
Shibu Spas dishes.
a Kogen
Lift Pass
1-day ticket ¥5,000 for all lifts and
includes shuttle buses. 3-day ticket
¥13,400, 5-day ticket ¥21,600
and 10-day ticket ¥41,200 are
recommended.
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, and the setting sun
over the sea of clouds. A range of
events, including snowshoe hiking
are held during winter. And don’t miss
the famous snow monkeys in the rock
baths at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Nagoya
Nagano
JR Chuo Line (2hrs.50min.)
JR Tokaido Shinkansen (1hr.)
Nagoya
Nagano
JR Chuo Line (2hrs.50min.)
Nagano
SHIGA KOGEN
SHIGA KOGEN
Shinshu Nakano
by Bus (30min.)
KITA-SHIGA KOGEN
by Car
Toyama Airport
Hokuriku Expressway-Nagano Expressway=3h15min/277km
Tokyo International
Airport
Kan-Etsu Expressway-Joshin-Etsu Expressway=3h30min/274km
Narita International
Airport
Joshin-Etsu Expressway=4h/322km
Chubu Centrair
International Airport
Chuo Expressway=4h/327km
Kansai International
Airport
Chuo Expressway=6h/500km
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UNESCO’S Man and the Biosphere
Shiga Kogen
Mt.Uraiwasugeyama
2,341m
志賀高原
Mt.Iwasugeyama
2,295m
Mt.Terakoyayama
2,215m
TERAKOYA
P
B
B
YOKOTEYAMA
HIGASHIDATEYAMA
B
P
Mt.Yakebitaiyama
2,009m
P
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P
B
ICINOSE FAMILY
P
Kita-Shiga Kogen
P
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B
B
ICHINOSE YAMANOKAMI
B
P
P
P
B
GIANT
HOPPO BUNADAIRA
ICHINOSE DIAMOND
B
P
B
KIDOIKE
Mt.Nishidateyama
1,756m
HASUIKE
NISHIDATEYAMA
X-JAM TAKAIFUJI
B
＋
B
P
B
P
P
P
P
P
B
Mt.Kasadake
2,076m
P
P
RYUOO SKI PARK
B
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Shiga Kogen Sogo Kaikan 98
Shiga Kogen Information Center
・Nagano Pref. Shiga Kogen Nature Preservation Center
・1998Nagano Olympic-Paralympic Commermorative Hall
・98 Hall
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B
P
KOMARUYAMA
P
only for skiers
B
北志賀高原
Kita-Shiga Kogen is a longrea of good Soba.
Mid-June to Early-July is the
lled ‘Nemagaridake’ . Only
enoko, but visitors can taste
g - Miso soup, Tempura or
ies in this town.
splendid place to grow varies, peaches, Kyoho grapes,
and plums.
ries, blueberries and apples.
bean-jam filling) : Onsennfectionary sold at souvenir
e hotel in hot spring villages.
ference.
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are available in many restau-
B
TANNE NO MORI OKOJO
B
YAKEBITAIYAMA
Mt.Ryuoosan
1,900m
Mt.Hachiyama
2,041m
TAKAMAGAHARA MAMMNOTH
B
P
only for skiers
Mt.Shigayama
2,037m
KUMANOYU
B
P
B
OKUSHIGA KOGEN
SHIBUTOGE
Mt.Akaishiyama
2,109m
Mt.Higashidateyama
2,030m
B
Shiga Highland
Biosphere Reserve
Mt.Yokote
2,307m
P
B
P
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MARUIKE
B
P
SUNVALLEY
B
B
B
P
Mt.Kosha
1,351m
YOMASE ONSEN
Yudanaka &
Shibu Spas
JIGOKUDANI YAEN-KOEN
(SNOW MONKEY PARK)
P
湯田中渋温泉郷
B
Yudanaka Station
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Roadside Station ‘Kita-Shinshu Yamanouchi’
Information, Rest place, Light meals, Souvenirs
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B
B
B
P
Halfpipes for
Snowboarding
Night Skiimg Area
(only on fixed days)
Ski
Schools
B
Bus
Stops
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Information
Centers
＋ Clinics P Parking
Post
Offices
Koban
Lavatories
Hot
Springs(Onsen)
Shiga Highland Biosphere Reserve was one of the first to be
assigned as a Biosphere Reserve in 1980.
Biosphere Reserves is part of the MAB (UNESCO’s Man and
the Biosphere) programme in Natural Sciences sector to integrate conservation and sustainable use of the ecosystem
(coexistence of nature and people).
In Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi Town, Mt.Shigayama, Shijuhachiike and Onumaike are assigned as “Core Areas” for its
long-term conservation, and the surrounding areas are
assigned as a “Buffer zone” where conservation of nature
including environmental education and learning, and ecotourism are prioritized for its use. Furthermore, a “Transition
Area” surrounds the “Buffer zone”, where sustainable agriculture and living is carried out, and effort is made to raise the
value of local produce and region.
Shiga Highland Biosphere Reserve and its surrounding areas
are Japan’ s top rated recreation areas attracting over 2 million
visitors a year.
The area was rapidly developed mainly to establish a ski resort
from the 1960s, but the “Core Areas” have not been artificially
affected and its primary forest has been preserved in a vast
area. Its surrounding area also houses beautiful lakes and high
moors in subtle and profound alpestrine coniferous forest.
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Modern resort in a perfect hot spring village setting
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 1998
Nagano Olympics, Nozawa Onsen hosted the Biathlon
competitions.
Accommodation
More tha n 3 0 0 of hote ls, r yoka n
(Japanese style inn) and minshuku
( B & B s) we l c o m e yo u w i t h w a r m
hospitality.
Nagano: 95-110 minutes, JR Iiyama
line from Nagano to Togari Nozawa
Onsen: approx. 60 minutes. Bus from
Toga ri Noz awa O nse n Station to
Nozawa Onsen: approx. 20 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
Enjoy local dishes at any of the 43
restaurants. They serve not only soba
noodles or onsen-manju (steamed
bun) but also wild vegetables such as
nemagari-dake (bamboo shoots) and
mushrooms. Nozawana-zuke, pickled
green vegetable, is one of the local
specialties.
After Ski/Nightlife
Lift Pass
1-day ticket ¥4,800, 2-day ticket
¥9,000, 3-day ticket ¥12,600
Rental Equipment
There are some ski and snowboard
rental shops. Ski set ¥3,000, New
model ski set ¥4,000
Nozawa Onsen has over 60 cafes,
bars and restaurants to enjoy.
In the centre of Nozawa Onsen you
can see white steam rising up from
almost ever y where, enabling you
to feel the warmth of this village of
hot springs. There are more than
30 sources of natural hot springs in
Nozawa Onsen. The 13 cooperative
spas called “Soto-yu” are assets
shared by the village and have been
protected since ancient times by a
system known as “Yu-nakama” which
means spa group. Remarkably “Sotoyu” are free of charge, so enjoy!
Number of Courses
30%, Advanced 30%)
Number of Lifts
22
Longest Course
10 km
Further Info
http://nozawakanko.jp/english/
Dosojin Fire Festival (January 15th)
Myoko Ski Area
Enjoy the great powder snow
Four major ski areas stretch across the eastern face
of majestic Mt. Myoko—the interconnected Akakura
Onsen and Akakura Kanko resorts, Ikenotaira Onsen
and Myoko Suginohara. To the north is the smaller (but
popular for its deep snows) Seki Onsen. Add to that
more than 17 meters of snow annually, and the diversity
of these areas means something for every skier, from
beginners to steep-and-deep powder hounds.
Accommodation
Myoko has a wide range of
accommodations for every traveler,
from intimate family-run pensions to
luxurious resort hotels. The area was
originally established more than 200
years ago because of the excellent
onsen (hot springs) here—still a great
attraction for wintertime guests.
Take the Narita Express to Tokyo (60
minutes); transfer to the JR Nagano
Shinkansen to Nagano (95 to 110
minutes). At Nagano Station, transfer
to the Shinetsu Line to Myokokogen
Station (approx. 40 minutes);
many hotels will pick up guests at
Myokokogen, some at Nagano.
Dining and Drinking
A wide range of restaurants in the
Myoko se r ve a r a n g e of cui s ine,
largely Japanese but also Western and
Chinese. For local specialties, try the
soba (buckwheat noodles), mountain
vegetables or fish dishes from the
nearby Sea of Japan. Nightlife tends
to be a bit quieter than some resorts,
but there are bars and karaoke spots
that stay open a bit later (heavy snows
often close things down!).
After Ski/Nightlife
There are many hot springs, and a
range of good local restaurants and
bars.
Originally founded in the 1800s as
an onsen destination, the Myoko
area became one of the world’s first
modern ski resorts with the building
of the Akakura Kanko Hotel in 1937.
It retains a unique, small-Japaneseski-town feeling unlike other more
modern resorts. It’s
a beautiful, natural
world as well,
with ski runs that
wind through
beech forests.
Lift Pass
There are many areas, and many
packages available. The Myoko Big-4
Lift Pass, especially for international
travelers, allows access at any
of the four main resorts: Akakura
Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira
and Suginohara. Price is ¥4,600/
day; ¥4,100 for seniors and children.
Please visit the Myoko Tourist Office
at myoko.tv/english
Rental Equipment
There are many rental shops in the
area, particularly in the Akakura
area. Some of the larger operations
have larger boots and skis, as well
as equipment for the powder.
Number of Courses
60: 25% beginner, 40% intermediate,
35% advanced.
Number of Lifts
34
Longest Course
8.5km (Myoko
Suginohara)
Further Info
www.myoko.tv/english
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Madarao Mountain Resort
MadaPow!
Madarao is located in the northern part of Nagano
Prefecture, between Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen.
Mt Madarao has two ski areas, Madarao Mountain Resort
and Tangram, with 40 trails and 22 lifts in a unique bowl
shape. There are groomed and ungroomed runs, wave
runs, a tree run, free ride park and kids park. Something
for everyone from first timers to advanced skiers. Sixty
percent of runs are ungroomed so there’s every chance
you’ll ski fluffy deep powder. Not everyone likes powder
so there’s not too much competition for the slopes.
Accommodation
There are more than 80 choices of
accommodation from hotels to lodgestyle accommodation.
Take the JR Narita Express from Narita
Airport to Tokyo (approx 60 minutes),
then the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from
Tokyo to Iiyama (approx 120 minutes).
The express bus from Iiyama Station
to Madarao Mountain Resort takes
about 30 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
There are more than 10 restaurants
and bars on Mt Madarao where you
can enjoy a variety of food from Italian
dishes to Okonomiyaki (Japanese
pancake). In Iiyama City at the foot of
the mountain you’ll find more than 60
restaurants and bars.
After Ski/Nightlife
Madarao has several restaurants and
bars where you can unwind après ski.
From the summit of Mt Madarao you
can enjoy superb views. You can even
see the sea in the distance. You can
find rare tree orchids along the trails
and enjoy skiing safely through the
forest on the well-patrolled runs.
Lift Pass
Madarao 1-day Area Pass ¥4,500
An extra fee applies for a Mountain
Pass (includes Tangram)
Rental Equipment
Good quality ski and snowboard
equipment is available for rent from
as little as ¥3,500 per day.
Number of Courses
29 Madarao Mountain Resort
(9 beginner, 10 intermediate, 10
advanced)
40 including Tangram
Number of Lifts
22
Longest Course
2.5 km
Further Info
http://www.madarao.jp/ski/_en/
Tohoku
Sapporo
Tohoku
Aomori
Hakkoda
Sendai
Niigata
Nagano
Kyoto
Tokyo
Nagoya
Hiroshima
Osaka
Fukuoka
APPI
Akita
Iwate
Yamagata Miyagi
Zao
Fukushima
Overview
The Tohoku region located in the
northern part of Honshu receives
heavy snowfalls and has many
resorts scattered across its six
prefectures. Tohoku is also rich
with a variety of traditional festivals
and onsen (hot springs).
Hakkoda in Aomori Prefecture
boasts untouched powder snow
on which skiers glide throughforests of snow-covered trees
known as “snow monsters”.
Magnificent resor ts located in
Iwate Prefecture are APPI Kogen
and Shizukuishi, both of which
have great snowfields and many
attractions for visitors.
Akita Prefecture has many
traditional festivities and unique
events throughout the year
and you should not mis s any
of them. Among the most well
known events are the Akita Kanto
Festival which is representative
of the entire Tohoku region, the
Kamakura (snow hut) Festival in
Yokote City, and the Namahage
Sedo Festival in Oga City.
Se nda i, the c a pit a l of Miyagi
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Prefecture and also the centre of
Tohoku, is home to the Tanabata
(Star) Festival.
Not far from Yamagata City in
Yamagata Prefecture is the resort
of Z ao O nse n whe re you ca n
experience the amazing powder
snow and spectacular sight of the
famous windswept snow covered
trees known as ice monsters.
Fukushima Prefecture has more
t h a n 15 0 h o t s p r i n g s a n d i s
home to L ake Inawashiro and
the Bandai Plateau both which
offer an abundance of seasonal
tourist attractions including skiing,
skating and swan watching.
JR Narita Express from Narita
A i r p o r t to To k yo: a p p r ox . 6 0
minutes.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen and JR
Tohoku Line take you from Tokyo
to Aomori (via Hachinohe) in 3
hours.
JR Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo to
Akita: approx. 3 hours 45 minutes.
JR Yamagata Shinkansen from
Tokyo to Yamagata: approx. 2.5
hours.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo
to Morioka: approx. 140 minutes,
to Sendai: approx. 90 minutes, to
Fukushima: approx. 90 minutes.
For further information
about the Tohoku
region, visit
Tohoku Wide-area Tourism Guide
www.tohokukanko.jp/english/
Aomori apti.net
http://en.aptinet.jp/
A Trip to Iwate
www.japan-iwate.info/
Akita fan.com
www.akitafan.com/en/
Miyagi Touring Navigation
www.pref.miyagi.jp/kankou/EN/
index.htm
Welcome to Yamagata
www.yamagatakanko.com/english/
index.html
Sights in Fukushima Japan
www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Riding through the “Ice Monsters”
Zao Onsen 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
"ice monsters." Due to the particular climate of the area,
fine snow and small pieces of ice cling to the fir trees on
the mountains producing a spectacular natural work of
art. Skiing through the ice monsters during the day and
then viewing them illuminated at night is an experience
that can only be found here!
Accommodation
Downhill from the ski resor t lays
the hot spring town of Zao Onsen.
Visiting a hot spring during a stay in
Zao is very easy and relaxing too. The
100 hotels, ryokans (Japanese inns)
and guesthouses in Zao Onsen can
accommodate about 9,000 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.
Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo
to Yamagata: 2.5 hours. Shuttle bus
bound for Zao Onsen from Yamagata
Station: 40 min – 1 hour, depending on
the traffic.
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 barbecue). Fresh unfrozen
lamb in sauce provides a variety of
tastes in the different restaurants.
There are a range of flavours to suit all
tastes.
After Ski/Nightlife
Viewing the illuminated ice 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 ice
monsters close up, you can also see
them from the ropeway car s, the
viewing platform and restaurants
Born from the distinctive climate, the
sheer number of ice monsters in Zao
presents one of the best sights in the
world. As a sculpture of snow and
ice, the ice monsters truly are one of
nature’s amazing artworks. Also, since
the ski fields are connected to the hot
spring town of Zao Onsen, it is possible
to ski down in front of the ryokans and
straight into the hot springs!
Lift Pass
1-day ticket ¥5,000, 2-day ticket
¥9,200, 4-hour ticket ¥4,300, 5-hour
ticket ¥4,500
Rental Equipment
Ski set 1-day from ¥3,000 and up,
Snowboard set 1-day from ¥3,500
and up, Other small items are also
available for rent. (Ski set=Skis,
boots and poles, Snowboard
set=board, boots)
Number of Courses
26
Number of Lifts
41
Longest Course
10 km
Further Info
www.zao-spa.or.jp/english/index.
html
http://data.yamagatakanko.com/
english/sightseeing/zao.html
www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/
regional/yamagata/zaou.html
APPI Resort
Amazing Scale, Priceless Winter Experience, Perfect Winter Resort Inviting you to Japan!
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
comfortably accessible by two 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 a mecca for skiers and boarders alike.
Accommodation
APPI’s hotels, Hotel APPI Grand, APPI
Grand Villa and APPI Grand Annex,
boast a capacity of 4,000 guests and
a fabulous array of facilities to fit any
preference or budget. And don’t forget
to wash away your fatigue at one or
both of our two natural hot springs!
Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station
to Morioka Station: 130 minutes. JR
Hanawa Line from Morioka to APPI
Kogen: 50 minutes. Shuttle bus or
local bus from APPI Kogen Station to
hotel: 5 minutes. Iwate Kenpoku Bus
operates highway buses from Morioka
Station to APPI Kogen: 50 minutes.
Dining and Drinking
In addition to the relaxed atmosphere
a n d e x c e l l e n t v i e w, e n j o y l o c a l
produce as fine cuisine. APPI’s hotels
have twelve restaurants ranging from
Japanese, Western, Korean BBQ
to “Kamakura” (snow igloo) lunch.
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After Ski/Nightlife
Hotel APPI Grand has Bar PO (open
6pm till midnight), and Pool Bar San
Remo (open 8pm till midnight). APPI
Grand Villa 1 has Lively Café Lobelia
(open 5.30 pm-10.30 pm). Plus, at
Karaoke box, the various oversea’s
songs are available (open till midnight).
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.
Lift Pass
5-hour ticket ¥5,100, 8-hour ticket
¥5,400, Night ticket ¥2,500, 2-day
ticket ¥9,700
Rental Equipment
Ski/Board Package 8-hour ¥5,200,
Wear (Top and bottom) 8-hour
¥4,100
Number of Courses
40%, Advanced 30%)
Number of Lifts
18
Longest Course
5.5 km
Further Info
www.appi.co.jp/foreign_country/
english
Hakkoda
A Deep Powder Paradise Like No Other
Hakkoda is a backcountry powder ski mecca – a holy
grail for those seeking a challenging snow adventure
in Japan. The mountain’s iconic frost-covered “Snow
Monsters” provide an unforgettable scenic backdrop to
your adventure, and with an average snow base of 4+
metres, there will always be fresh snow for you to enjoy.
So come experience the deep powder that graces the
mountains of Hakkoda – Japan’s truly unique ski resort.
Accommodation
At the base of the Hakkoda Ropeway,
t h e g a teway to t h e wo r l d’s b e s t
powder snow, you’ll find traditional
Japanese onsen inns, chalets, and
luxury resorts that are popular for their
restaurants and hot springs.
Access
Hakkoda is a mere half-hour drive
from Shin-Aomori Station and Aomori
Airpor t, which are linked to major
transport hubs such as Tokyo and
Seoul. Shin-Aomori Station is a scenic
three hour ride by bullet train from
Tokyo. Daily flights connect Aomori
Airport and Haneda Airport and take
just over one hour. From the airport
or train station you can catch a taxi to
Hakkoda, which will take you about
30 minutes. From the station you can
also catch a JR bus, which is more
economical if traveling solo but takes
twice as long.
Dining and Drinking
At the base of Hakkoda are
restaurants that serve cuisine made
with fresh local products. The region
is surrounded by the ocean and is
famous for its seafood. Particularly
recommended are the world famous
tuna and scallops.
Lift Pass
5 Ride Ropeway Ticket: ¥5,050
1 Day Chairlift Pass: ¥3,000
Monthly Pass: ¥20,000
After Ski/Nightlife
Rental Equipment
Ski / Snowboard Set: ¥3,500/day
Relax and rejuvenate your body in a
traditional Japanese hot spring after
a powder-packed day. Sukayu Onsen
Ryokan features a hot spring bath
with over 300 years of tradition. The
gigantic “thousand person” cypress
mixed bath is a sight that is not to be
missed.
T h e H a k ko d a r e g i o n i s h o m e to
excellent seafood, distinct traditional
culture, and the world’s best powder
snow in a stunningly beautiful natural
environment.
Number of Courses
5 (Beginner 20%, Intermediate 30%,
Advanced 50%)
Number of Lifts
3 (1 ropeway, 2
chairlifts)
Longest Course
7 km
Further Info
It is recommended that you book
a ski guide if you wish to enjoy the
backcountry safely.
Hakkoda Official Guide:
• Mt Hakkoda Guide Club
• Hakkoudasan Ski School & Guide
• Sukayu Onsen Tour Guides
• Hotel Jogakura Ski Guides
hakkoda-ropeway.jp
http://www.hakkoda-ropeway.jp/lang/
en.html
Access
Asahikawa Airport
Furano
Kiroro
Tomamu
Niseko
Shin Chitose Airport
Rusutsu
Shin Aomori
Aomori Airport Hakkoda
Nagano•Niigata
• JR Narita Express from Narita
Airport to Tokyo:
Approx 60 minutes.
• JR Nagano Shinkansen(Bullet train)
from Tokyo to Nagano:
80-110 minutes.
• Nagano Snow Suttle
from Narita Airport to
Nagano Ski Resorts
Approx: 5.5 hours
Appi
Morioka
Yamagata
Myoko
Madarao
Nagano
Hakuba
Bullet Train
Nagoya
Hiroshima
Zao
Nozawa Onsen
Iiyama
Shigakogen
Narita Airport
Tokyo
Haneda Airport
Osaka
Kansai Airport
Hakata
Hokkaido
• For Shin- Chitose Airport
From Haneda / Narita Airport:
Approx. 90 minutes
From Kansai Airport t:
Approx.110 minutes
• For Asahikawa Airport
From Haneda / Narita Airport:
Approx. 100 minutes
From Kansai Airport:
Approx. 135 minutes
Tohoku
• JR Narita Express from Narita
Airport to Tokyo:
Approx. 60 minutes.
• JR Tohoku Shinkansen and JR
Tohoku Line take you from Tokyo
to Aomori (via Hachinohe)
in 3 hours.
• JR Yamagata Shinkansen from
Tokyo to Yamagata:
Approx 2.5 hours.
At Tokyo Station, Tohoku,Yamagata, Akita and
Nagano Shinkansens depart from platform 20 – 23.
For the Map of Tokyo Station:
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e1039.html
Luggage Delivery
Japanese home delivery service is highly reliable and the loss of
parcels is rare. Also, as delivery to most of towns is made almost
Japan Rail Pass
on time on the day following the day it is dispatched, Japanese
use home delivery service for business purposes on a daily
Obtain your Japan Rail Pass by exchanging your Exchange
basis. The delivery of ordinary suitcase costs 1,500 to 2,000 yen
Order at the airport’s Japan Railway (JR) ticket counter (open
per piece.
daily 6:45 am to 9:30 pm). The date of validation of your Pass can
If you dispatch your baggage from a hotel you are staying to a
be any day within 3 months of the issuing date of your Exchange
hotel for the next stay on the day before you start long-distance
Order. You can use the Pass for the JR train trip between Narita
travel, you can travel at least only with your personal belongings.
Airport and Tokyo. With the Japan Rail Pass, foreign visitors to
Offices handling home delivery service are located in various
Japan can enjoy discounted travel on nearly all services of the
places, but for foreign tourists, it is convenient to use one of the
extensive JR Transportation Network, including the Shinkansen
convenience stores established in about 44,000 locations across
or ‘bullet train’.
the country, or ask the front desk of a hotel or Japanese inn
For more Detail: http://www.japanrailpass.net/
where they are staying.
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Useful
Information
ATMs
Mobile Phones
You can withdraw cash using your international brand credit,
You can use your mobile phone in Japan in SoftBank Mobile or
debit, prepaid and cash cards nationwide at ATMs of Japan Post
DOCOMO’s 3G (3rd Generation) service area. All you have to do
Bank and Seven Bank. Citibank ATMs are also in service but
is bring your own SIM card and insert it to a rental phone or your
number of ATMs is very limited with most of their ATMs located
own 3G handset.
in major international airports and in their branch offices. Please
For more details, please check with your local mobile phone
note that no other Japanese banks currently accept international
service provider. Rental phone service is also available upon
transactions. To find ATMs near your destination, Visa provides
arrival at Narita Airport or Kansai Airport.
an ATM locator on their website which you can use to locate
ATMs by your nearest subway/train station.
Driving in Japan
Notice: Certain Maestro cards with IC chips are able to
There are two types of Car Rental companies. One of them is
make withdraw only at AEON Bank’s ATMs (not Japan Post
the corporately owned Car Rental companies that are widely
Bank ATMs and Seven Bank ATMs).
available in Japan, and the other one is the independently owned
Please refer to the URL below for more details.
companies usually in sightseeing areas and small islands.
http://www.mastercard.co.jp/personal/atm-notification.html
They all have branches at main railway stations, airports, and
Internet Access
sightseeing locations. Car Rental requires a Japanese driving
license or an international driver’s license. The international
Currently, “WiFi Spots” are being rapidly established throughout
driver’s license is valid for one year, and it is necessary to be
Japan, and most transportation hubs, such as airports and large-
issued in the driver’s own country. International driver’s license
scale railroad stations, as well as large-scale hotels have “WiFi
issued by Geneva Conventions is valid for Car Rental. License
Spots”. Also, an increasing number of individual restaurants and
issued by Vienna Conventions and EU is not acceptable.
commercial facilities in town have installed “WiFi Spots,” and the
However, driver’s licenses issued in Belgium, France, Germany,
number of locations where a “WiFi Spot” has been established
Italy, Switzerland and Taiwan with Japanese translation are also
and registered on the website of the FREESPOT Association
acceptable for Car Rental.
amounts to over 11,000 across the country (as of August 2014).
When you register for Car Rental, there are options available for
You can search for information on “WiFi Spots” established in
child seats and ski carriers. Stud-less tires are always provided
the country on the website of the FREESPOT Association.
during the snow season in location such as Hokkaido. General
FREESPOT MAP
payment is acceptable by cash or credit cards. Your vehicle will
URL http://www.freespot.com/users/map_e.html (in English)
have a full tank of gasoline at departure, and it is necessary to
return with a full tank of gasoline. Many companies accept the
vehicles to be returned to a different branch.
Travel Agencies
ASIA ESCAPE HOLIDAYS
NISEKO SKI TOURS
www.asiaescapeholidays.com.au
www.nisekoski.com.au
AWL PITT AUSTRALIA
NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY / SACHI TOURS
www.japanpackage.com.au
www.sachitours.com.au
BLUE POWDER TOURS
SAIZEN TOURS
www.bluepowder.com.au
www.saizen.com.au
DEEP POWDER TOURS SKI HOLIDAYS
SKIJAPAN.COM
www.deeppowdertours.com
www.skijapan.com
EXPERIENCE JAPAN
SKIMAX
www.experiencejapan.com.au
www.skimax.com.au
JAPAN HOLIDAYS
SNO ‘N’ SKI VACATIONS
www.japanholidays.com.au
www.snonski.com.au
JTB AUSTRALIA
SNOWCAPPED TOURS
www.japanski.com.au
www.snowcapped.com.au
LIQUID SNOW TOURS
SNOWSCENE
www.ski-resorts-japan.com
www.snowscene.com.au
MINT TOURS
THE SNOW TRAVEL COMPANY
www.minttours.com
www.snowtravel.com.au
MOGUL SKI WORLD
TRAVEL JAPAN BY H.I.S.
www.mogulski.com.au
www.traveljapan.com.au
MYSNOW HOLIDAYS
TRAVELPLAN AUSTRALIA
www.mysnow.com.au
www.travelplan.com.au
More information on
Skiing/Boarding in Japan
Travel information
on Japan
SNOW JAPAN
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
www.snowjapan.com
www.jnto.org.au
BOARD THE WORLD
www.boardtheworld.com
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