The Best Places for Winter Sports in Japan
With nearly three quarters of the country’s landmass covered in mountainous terrain, it’s no wonder Japan is home to some of the finest winter getaways in the world. From Gunma to Hokkaido, the Japan Alps to Nagano, Culture Trip takes a look at some of the best places for winter activities in the country.
1. Niseko
Ski Resort
2. Shiga Plateau
Park
3. Tazawako
Natural Feature
5. Minakami
Bridge, Ski Resort
6. Furano
Ski Resort, Architectural Landmark
Naeba & Kagura
Located side by side in Tohoku Region (Northern Honshu), the ski resorts of Naeba in Yuzawa and neighboring Kagura are connected by the longest gondola in the world, the Dragondola. Find a sledding hill for youngsters, a full freestyle snowboard course and nearly 50 runs for all skill levels staked out over the mountains.
7. Mount Bandai
Mount Bandai is located in Northern Honshu, in an area known as the Bandai Plateau. The region sees a decent annual snowfall and attracts thousands of skiers and boarders each year. Snow Paradise Inawashiro is area’s largest winter resort. Its 16 runs are located above Inawashiro, and their black diamond slope is frequently the host of national competitions.
Mount Bandai, Bandaisan, Inawashiro, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 969-3100, Japan
8. Myoko Kogen
Ski Resort
Hakuba
Located at the base of the Northern Japan Alps, Hakuba alone is host to seven ski resorts. Happo-One Ski Resort on Mount Karamatsu was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics downhill skiing competition and has a variety of runs to suit every skill level.
Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
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