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Exciting Ski Resorts in Japan:Outstanding Ski SlopesFamous ski resorts that everyone wants to visit.
Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Appi Kogen Ski Resort is the largest in the Tohoku region. It consists of four areas. Thanks to its efficient distribution of lifts, a variety of slopes are easily accessible.
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Appi Kogen, Hachimantai-shi, Iwate |
5 mins by bus from Appi Kogen Station (193 mins from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen and Hanawa Line) |
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ALTS BANDAI
Alts Bandai has a total of 30 kilometers of runs across three ridges. It's the site for the "Nippon Open" snowboard competition, part of a series of three major events, the others being held in the United States and Europe.
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Bandaicyo, Yama-gun, Fukushima |
30 mins by car from Inawashiro Station (130 mins from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen and Ban-Etsu West Line) |
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Inawashiro Skiing Ground
This ski resort is located in the middle of Mt. Aizubandai, which one old folk song calls "the treasure mountain." In 2009, it'll be the stage for an international freestyle skiing competition.
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Azahayama, Inawashiro-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima |
15 mins by car from Inawashiro Station (120 mins from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen and Ban-Etsu West Line) |
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Sugadaira
This ski resort has many runs and visitors may require more than a day to enjoy all the slopes. There is even a helicopter service that takes skiers to the top of the mountain. Extended stays allow skiers to sample all of the runs.
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Sugadaira Kogen, Sanada-machi, Chisagata-gun, Nagano |
45 mins by car from Ueda Station (102 mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen) |
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Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort
This is one of the best ski resorts in Japan, where the Nagano Olympic Games were staged in 1998. With a 1,000-meter vertical drop, you can ski down its longest run of 8 kilometers.
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Happo, Hakubamura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano |
70 mins by bus from Nagano Station (79 mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen) |
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Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
This ski resort is known for its dynamic slopes and fantastic scenery. It's connected directly to its neighbor, Hakuba47. The same single lift pass gives access to both resorts.
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Kamishiro, Hakubamura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano |
60 mins by bus from Nagano Station (79 mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen) |
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Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort
This ski resort is famous for being the stage of the Japanese college student games. Spectacular views can be had from the top of Mt. Iwatake overlooking the Hakuba area. There is a gentle slope at the top of the mountain, so beginners can enjoy some visual delights along with high-quality snow at the summit.
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Iwatake, Hokujo, Hakubamura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano |
75 mins by bus from Nagano Station (79 mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen) |
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Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
This is the largest ski resort in the Shiga Kogen area. During the Nagano Olympic Games in 1998, some runs were used for alpine and other events. There are around a dozen small and large ski resorts in the Shiga Kogen area. Ten-day passes are available so that visitors can enjoy all the ski resorts here.
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Yakebitaiyama, Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchimachi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano |
84 mins by bus from Nagano Station (115 mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen) |
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Madarao-Kogen Ski Resort
This resort has a variety of ski slopes to suit everyone, from beginners to alpine and mogul skiers. It's connected to the Tanguram Ski Circus at the top of the mountain and visitors can enjoy two resorts with a single lift pass.
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Madarao Kogen, Iiyama-shi, Nagano |
20 mins by car from Iiyama Station (121mins from Tokyo by Nagano Shinkansen and Iiyama Line) |
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Shizukuishi Ski Resort
Shizukuishi Ski Resort is one of the top ski areas in the world. International competitions, such as the World Cup, are staged here.
The resort's runs are wide and extend for around 5 kilometers. The grounds are always well maintained, providing visitors with the best skiing conditions.
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Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-machi, Iwate-gun, Iwate |
15 mins by car from Shizukuishi Station (156 mins from Tokyo by Akita Shinkansen) |
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- Before going to ski resorts, make sure you check the snow forecast!
- Our "traveling time by car" is based on a taxi ride. Please check the information for each ski resort, if traveling by bus or public transport.
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