Top 10 Snowboarding Spots Near Tokyo
1st Nozawa Onsen
This is an incredibly picturesque mountain village, situated at the foot of the mountain with snow falling in winter. The community itself is undulating, at the foot of the mountain, and absolutely oozes character. There are 13 free onsen in the municipality where you swim when you can take your own towels and soaps dispersed. In addition, there is a large complex near the Onsen ski terrain and a few more in a short drive away.
2nd Myoko Kougen
Myoko is always accessible recently that they now have a shuttle service from Nagano Station to provide less than 5000 yen. It is a beautiful room is hidden and not visited, as some other areas because of the difficulty to get it. There are a lot of nice ski-boarding is being done in this area and the snow is usually very good. The slopes are best for beginners and advanced skiers / snowboarders suitable. The Onsen are very nice to Akakura Onsen overlooking the valley of snow were milled at a height of 780 meters.
3rd Shiga Kougen
Shiga Kougen is actually a chain to operate independently skifields which are all linked. This has been the scene of many events for the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano. Because Shiga Kougen is a group of mountains that are bigger than most ski areas in the vicinity of Tokyo, it is often dry and powdery snow. Due to the large number of ski resorts there are a variety of options for the boarders and skiers. Because it is so high, there is no village fixed Shiga Kougen and most hotels and restaurants are usually hotels before the bubble burst in ‘89 built. It is an ideal place to explore the field and often reliable slopes when others are wet snow.
4th Hakuba
Hakuba is a valley in the hinterland of the Nagano Prefecture embedded. It is a very good selection of ski mountains, with a Happo Hakuba and 47 is the most popular. Tsugaike, Cortina and Iwatake be recommended to all very much. Other stations in the region are Sun Alpina Goryuu Tomi and picture taken. All these titles are funny in their own right and are well worth it. You must spend a minimum of one day of skiing at all. The snow is generally very good here and there are many restaurants in the area when you explore the area. There are also some good onsen.
5th Yuzawa
Gala Yuzawa station of its own high-speed and can be reached by train from Tokyo in just over an hour. He is also fast you drive, with just over two hours, making it one of the steepest popular (and crowded) places around. In any case, avoid this place on holidays. However, if you only have one day on the slopes, it is a good mountain offers a fantastic view on a clear day. There are many onsen and equipment for the whole family.
6th Naeba / Kagura
Naeba is Gala Yuzawa Yuzawa with and Iwappara and is probably the best known resort in Japan because of its proximity to Tokyo and a reputation for good powder. Naeba ski resort is enhanced by its connection to the station by the Kagura “Dragondola. Between the two stations, there are a variety of tracks and field experience. Only a small jump in Tokyo is one of the best places to go. Naeba respect can be very crowded.
7th Kusatsu
Kusatsu is a holiday resort in the mountains of Gunma embedded. The town itself is very pretty and has a geothermal source, the smoke on the floor in the middle of the city. Kusatsu is a popular family resort and has a market feel slightly up to it. There are many onsen, restaurants and souvenir shops to buy the local specialties. The ski area (Kusatsu Kokusai) itself is enjoyable for beginners and advanced. It can be a little crowded during the holiday season.
8th Ontake
Ontake is a mountain of good size with lots of lifts and ski in / ski-board. It offers a beautiful view on a clear day and a bit closer to Tokyo than in Hakuba. It is on the southwest side of Nagano Prefecture and is located near the Douro Chuo. There are not many, but there are onsen baths, far from Nice to soak in.
9th Karuizawa
Karuizawa is a wealthy seaside resort, that a fairly large Outlet Mall, has Onsen and skiing. The ski area is not very difficult, but is ideal for a family. There are many things for other people to do, if they are non-skiers in the group. Karuizawa is an ideal day trip from Tokyo that the ski area is close to the station.
10th Minakami
The area is north of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture in the Tanigawa mountain ranges. This region is famous for its onsen and there are many picturesque spots for a swim after a day of skiing in the snow. The region has 10 ski and snowboard, including; Houdaigi Minakami, Minakami Kougen, Minakami Kougen Fujiwara, Minakami Okutone, Norn Minakami, Ohana, Tanigawa Onsen White Valley Tanigawadake and Tenjindaira. Only 70 minutes by train from Tokyo oftern this site is overlooked by the masses and for Yuzawa Naeba. However, this range is superior and far less crowded if you add in the nice onsen. Houdaigi is strongly recommended, since the residents are very nice tracks left and right when you reach the summit of the mountain. The valleys are shaped big half-pipe and make this a hidden treasure (as its name implies). Do not expect to be the mountains, the size of Naeba / Yuzawa, but there are 10 fields to choose from.
