Winter Activities

High-quality snow, beautiful scenery and relaxing hot springs make Japan a world-class winter activities destination.From the Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido,down to Kyushu, the Japanese winter can be both freezing and beautiful in equal measure.Winter activities are not limited with ski resorts which offer various snow activities such as skiing,snow board,snow sled,moreover there are snow festival,light illustration,ice waterfall,ice hut and drift ice breaking.

Sapporo Teine Ski Resort

A former Olympic venue with stunning views over downtown Sapporo.

Dynaland Ski Resort

The ski resort Dynaland is located in the Gifu Prefecture (Japan, Honshu, Chūbu). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 30 km of slopes available. 5 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 983 and 1,430 m.

Rusutsu Ski Resort

Rusutsu Resort (ルスツ) is considered one of the best ski resorts in Hokkaido

Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is one of the easiest accessible resorts from Tokyo. You can reach there in about an hour by Shinkansen. The ski resort offers good condition trails mainly for beginner and intermediate level skiers, as well as snow parks.

Tomamu Ski Resort

Tomamu is a modern, high class ski resort in central Hokkaido. The resort covers two mountains and has a large selection of trails to choose from. In addition to beginner slopes and groomed trails, Tomamu has courses aimed at enthusiast skiers including expert runs, a well maintained terrain park, and sanctioned tree skiing within resort boundaries.

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

Located within the Sapporo Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort attracts not only local skiers but also many repeaters from outside Hokkaido. Though close to the cities (within 60 and 40-minute drive from Sapporo and Otaru, respectively) the resort has an ample amount of soft powder snow. It is popular with skiers as they can ski there until the Golden Week holiday season in May every year.

Kiroro Ski Resort

Kiroro is a place for people who carve a different path. Uncompromised, unspoiled and undiscovered. Kiroro is Five Star snow and lush summer forests in pristine Japanese wilderness. In Kiroro, the winter valleys are the snowiest on earth and the best place to learn to ski powder. The summer forests are abundant with nature and adventure for your family to explore and find your perfect selves.

Ani Ski Resort

Located on the south side of Mt. Moriyoshi is Ani Ski Resort, one of the best and most easily accessible ski resorts in Akita.

Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Hakodateyama Ski Resort is known for its heavy fall of quality snow, the richly varied piste allows everyone from beginners to experts to enjoy themselves.