Things to do in August 2025 near Tokyo
Looking for things to do in August near Tokyo? August is vibrant with summer festivals and outdoor enjoyment, particularly water activities!
6 types of exciting 'Skiing & Snowboarding’ activities nearby Tokyo!
— Discover the perfect ski resort for your holiday nearby Tokyo —
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① Play with Snow (Kids Snow Park)
👨👩👧👦Best Family Ski Trip Ever!
❄️Fun Memories for the ⛄Little Ones!
Planning a 👨👩👧👦family ski trip near Tokyo? Your kids can’t 🎿ski yet? No worries, have a look at these 🎿ski resorts that have super fun snow parks that your little kids can also enjoy!
Located just 🚗a few hours away from Tokyo, these ⛄snow parks have various activities like ❄️sleigh rides, tubing, adventure playgrounds, and igloos. Some parks even have themes like Pokemon and Miffy, 😍your kids will definitely have the time of their lives!!
Karuizawa Omocha Kingdom (Karuizawa Omocha Okoku)
2277 Osumi Hara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture, 377-1512
End of Dec- End of March
10：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier for more details
Please contact the activity supplier for more details
Please contact the activity supplier
JR Manza-Kazawaguchi Station
Taxi or Bus 10min from the station.
+81 0279-86-3515
Tambaland
(inside Tambara Ski Park)
Tambara-kogen, Numata-city, Gunma-pref. 378-0071
End of Dec- Early April
10：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier
JR Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
60 min by Bus from the station (free if you book in advance)
+81 0278-23-9311
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1721
End of Dec- Early April
9：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier
Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
50 min by Bus (free if you book on their website in advance) from the station
+81 0278-75-2222
Miffy Adventure Park (Katashina Kogen)
2990 Koshimoto, Katashina, Tone-gun, Gunma 378-0413
End of Dec- Mid March
8：30〜16：30
Please contact the activity supplier
JR Jyoumoukougen Station (Shinkansen only)
90 min by Bus from the station.
+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.
② Beginner Skier / Snowboarder
🎿Excited for Your First Ski Trip?
❄️Great Ski Resorts that are Perfect for ✨Beginners!
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!
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1721
End of Dec- Early April
9：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier
Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
50 min by Bus (free if you book on their website in advance) from the station
+81 0278-75-2222
Tambara Ski Park
Tambara-kogen, Numata-city, Gunma-pref. 378-0071
End of Dec- Early April
10：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier
JR Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
60 min by Bus from the station (free if you book in advance)
+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.
③ Intermediate Skier / Snowboarder
🎿 Snow Season is Here!
❄️Ski Resorts that are Great for ✨Intermediate Skiers and Snowboarders!
Are you and your friends planning a 🎿ski trip near Tokyo? Do you want to ✨brush up on your skiing and snowboarding skills this year?
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 (just 🚗a few hours away from Tokyo!) that have slopes that are especially great for ✨intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
They are amazing for practicing your skills and will help you get to 🔥the next level!
Hunter Mountain
Azamaekuro, Yumotoshiobara, Nasushiobara,Tochigi Pref. 329-2922 Japan
Please check with ski resort
Please check with ski resort
Please check with ski resort
JR Nasu Shiobara
75 min by Bus from the station. (free if you book in advance)
+81 0287-32-4580
Nasu Mt. Jeans
Oshima, Nasu, Nasu District, Tochigi 329-3223 Japan
Please contact ski resort
Please contact ski resort
Please contact ski resort
JR Nasu Shiobara
65 min by Bus from the station. (free if you book in advance)
+81 0287-77-2300
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
④ Advanced Skier / Snowboarder
🎿Looking for Challenging Slopes?❄️
Ski Resorts that are Great for ✨Advanced Skiers and Snowboarders!
Are you an avid 🎿skier and/or snowboarder? Are you looking for some 🔥challenging slopes near Tokyo? We’ve got you covered!
Check out some of these ski resorts that have difficult slopes and various ❄️snow areas that are especially great for 🔥advanced skiers and snowboarders like you. They are just 🚗a few hours away from Tokyo, and have all kinds of courses for you to try out your new ✨skills and to improve even more!
Oze Iwakura
2609 Tsuchiide, Katashina-mura Tone-gun, Gunma Pref. 378-0412 Japan
Mid Dec to Early April
8:15～17:00 (Night skiing 4:30PM～9:00PM on specific days)
Please check with ski resort
JR Numata Station or Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
50min by bus from Numata Sta, 80 min by Bus (Oze Kikou Bus) from JomoKogen station.(Reservation required)
Buses from Shinjyuku Sta. in Tokyo are also available.
Buses from Shinjyuku Sta. in Tokyo are also available.
+81 0278-58-7777
Hodaigi Ski Resort
3839-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tonegun, Gunma Pref. 379-1721 Japan
JR Minakami Station
30 min by Bus from the station.
+81 278-75-2557
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
⑤ Family-friendly resorts
🎿 A Winter Trip to Remember
❄️Ski Resorts that are Great for 💕Families!
❄️Snow season is finally here! Are you planning a🎿ski trip near Tokyo with your family? Are your kids excited to learn how to ski and snowboard? Here are some ski resorts (just 🚗🚃a few hours away from Tokyo!) that are especially great for 💕👪families.
These ❄️ski resorts have varieties of ⛷️skiing courses so that ✨everyone can have a good time, regardless of their levels. Additionally, you can enjoy fun activities 💕together, like snowmobile tours, snowshoe trekking, sledding, and cross-country skiing!
Hunter Mountain
Azamaekuro, Yumotoshiobara, Nasushiobara,Tochigi Pref. 329-2922 Japan
Please check with ski resort
Please check with ski resort
Please check with ski resort
JR Nasu Shiobara
60 min by Bus from the station. (free if you book in advance)
+81 0287-32-4580
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1721 Japan
End of Dec- Early April
9：00〜16：00
Please contact the activity supplier
Jomokogen Station (Bullet train only)
50 min by Bus (free if you book on their website in advance) from the station
+81 0278-75-2222
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
⑥ Night Skiing & Snowboarding
🌙️✨Magnificent Slopes under 🌠Starry Skies
❄️Ski Resorts that are Great for Night 🎿Skiing and 🏂Snowboarding!
Do you love 🎿skiing and 🏂snowboarding so much that you NEVER want to leave the slopes?
Have you ever wondered what it is like to ski and snowboard under the 🌠night skies?
Here are some ski resorts that are open 🌙late in the evenings and are ❄️perfect for night ⛷skiing/snowboarding. They will make you ✨fall in love with skiing and snowboarding even more! They are just a 🚗🚃few hours away from Tokyo, make sure to check them out!
Norn Minakami Ski Resort
479-139 Terama, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Pref. 379-1614 Japan
Night Skiing: Early Jan – Early March
(Full season is End of Dec – End of March)
(Full season is End of Dec – End of March)
OPEN～22:00 (Extra late Night skiing until 24:00 on specific days)
Please contact the ski resort
JR Jomo Kogen Station (only Shinkansen)
20 min by Bus from the station. (free if you book in advance)
+81 0278-72-6688
Kawaba Ski Resort
2755-2 Yachi, Kawaba-mura, Tone-gun, Gunma Pref. 378-0101
End of Dec – End of April
Please check with ski resort
Please check with ski resort
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.
Map of Skiing & Snowboarding resorts nearby Tokyo!
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