Are you planning your very first 🎿 ski trip with your friends? Has it been a while since you last skied? Worry no more!
Many ❄️ ski resorts have varieties of skiing courses so that everyone can have a good time, regardless of their levels. Here are some ski resorts near Tokyo that have plenty of gentle and wide slopes, especially great for ✨ beginners. Practice comfortably and improve your skills as you wish! Make sure to check out the ❄️ skiing lessons too!
Children Friendly
Family Friendly
Snow boarding OK
Mid of Dec – Early April
*Will depend on snowfall.
JR Jomokogen Station (only Shinkansen) or JR Minakami Station
Bus from Jyomokogen Station and Minakami Station.
Booking is required (contact the ski resort).
+81 0278-23-9311
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
Children Friendly
Intermediate Course
Advance Course
Snow boarding OK
Mid of Dec – End of March
*Will depend on snowfall.
JR Numata Station.
40min Bus ride from JR Numata Station.
+81 0278-23-9311
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
Children Friendly
Intermediate Course
Advance Course
Snow boarding OK
Mid of Dec – End of March
*Will depend on snowfall.
JR Karuizawa Station.
Free Buses from JR Karuizawa Station
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
Children Friendly
Intermediate Course
Skiers Only Course
End of Dec – End of March
*Will depend on snowfall.
JR Jomokogen Station (only Shinkansen) or JR Numata Station.
Buses from Jomokogen Sta.(90min / 1 every hour) and Numata Sta. (60min / 1 every 30min)
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There also is a Daily Direct bus from Shinjuku, Tokyo!
+81 0278-58-2161
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
Intermediate Course
Advance Course
Snow boarding OK
End of Dec – End of April
*Will depend on snowfall.
JR Jomokogen Station (only Shinkansen) or JR Numata Station.
Free bus from Jomokogen Sta.(50min) and Numata Sta. (only one a day)
+81 0278-52-3346
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
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