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Grand HIRAFU: Hokkaido Abutagunkucchanchou Yamada 204; This is the largest of the four ski resorts in the Niseko area. With the Siberian chill that blows in on the area’s seasonal wind, you can enjoy the finest powder snow. It has 15 gondolas and lifts, a rich variety of 30 runs, and Mt. Yotei rising before your eyes. The resort is enormous, so it’s a good idea to bring a course map the first time you visit. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes at the foot of the resort, so you’ll always be able to find good eating and drinking options.

Zao Onsen Ski Resort: Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Zaouonsen 708-1; This is a ski resort located in Zao Onsen Yamagata City Yamagata Prefecture boasting the largest land area in Tohoku. The courses have a wide variety of length and inclines and it is also enjoyed by school excursion parties as well as families and couples. The upper ice-field course offers a wide view of the signature frost-covered trees. Seeing the magical frost-covered trees illuminated at night is a must. The Zao Onsen town spreads out from the mountain’s foot.

Furano Ski Resort: Hokkaido Furanoshi Nakagoryou; Furano Ski Resort is a ski resort in Furano owned by New Furano Prince Hotel. There are two areas with a total of 24 courses can be enjoyed by advanced through to beginner skiers; the Kitanomine zone has good quality snow and a diverse array of courses while the Furano zone mainly has long run courses. In January to February you can ski on a surface of dry powder snow. Snowboarding is available on all courses. There is also a kids experience program which is perfect for first-time skiers and playing in the snow.

Niseko Annupuri: Niseko town Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Niseko 485; This ski resort opened in 1972. The Niseko area gets a lot of snowfall from the northwest seasonal winds and is sometimes called a Ski Mecca and the St. Moritz of the East. Its longest run is more than three kilometers and provides heaps of fun on the comfortable cruise down the slope. With plenty of courses for families and juniors, the resort offers a great time for the whole family in the Niseko Area.

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort: Hokkaido Sapporoshi Minami-ku Jouzankei 937 ahead; This ski resort is in Sapporo's Minami Ward. The expansive resort has seven slopes for everyone from beginners to experts. There are also snowboard courses and children's slopes so snowboarders and family groups are also welcome. They also offer clothing and other rentals as well as ski-related goods for sale.

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area: Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Bankei 410; Ski resort in Sapporo City in Chuo Ward. Lots of visitors use this ski resort in the winter but summer offers a wide variety of activities as well. Try the tennis courts the park golf course and other outdoor leisure activities. They also offer ski rentals and skiing classes for beginners.

GRANDECO SNOW RESORT: Fukushima Pref. Yamagunkitashiobaramura Hibara Wild sand lot; Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at GRANDECO SNOW RESORT during the season as well as being a place to experience three of the one hundred top mountains in Japan regardless of the season. Enjoy a spectacular view of Urabandai Plateau from the panorama gondola reaching an altitude of approximately 1400 meters. There are guided tours of the DECODAIRA Marshlands which located at 1320 meters above sea level is ideal as a trekking spot. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen Interchange on the Ban-etsu Expressway.

Kiroro Resort: Hokkaido Yoichigunakaigawamura Tokiwa 128-1; This ski resort and Marriott hotel is open all year round in Akaigawa Yoichi Hokkaido. Enjoy your winter with outstanding Hokkaido winter sports glamping hot springs and their swimming pool. The summer time brings park golf kayaking tours and a variety of other activities which you can enjoy all year round.

Kamui Ski Links: Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kamuichou Nishioka 112; Ski resort in Ashikawa City. One of the largest ski resorts in northern Hokkaido where skiers can enjoy fresh powdered snow. Among the 10 ski runs including beginner and advanced slopes there is an FIS (International Ski Federation) recognized pole training course. Easy access from Ashikawa or Sapporo making this a popular leisure spot for skiers.

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Snow Park & Resort: Fukushima prefecture Yama-gun, Kitashiobara village Hinohara Komagami mountain 1163; This is a ski resort famous for its powder snow located about 40 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen Interchange. The ski slope spreading across the northern slope of Mt. Nekomagadake has good quality snow throughout the season and offers 13 courses from beginners to advanced skiers. Visitors can also enjoy the world top level course which professional snowboarders use as a practice area for slopestyle competitions. In the restaurant you can enjoy ski resort food such as ramen noodles and large portions of cutlet and curry.

Ski and Snowboard Resorts in Hokkaido / Tohoku