Mount Zao, Japan

Over 1800 meters elevation, along the border between Yamagata and Miyagi, Mount Zao is a popular Ski, Snowboarding, hiking, and hot springs destination.

Google Maps: Jizo Sancho Station. Zaoonsen, Yamagata, Japan

Snow Monsters at Zao, Japan

The Zao Mountain is known for its conifer trees which become encrusted and solidified by January due to the hard rime phenomenon, which is caused by heavy snow and winds of freezing temperatures. These formations are known as “Snow Monsters” hoar frosts or Juhyo in Japanese. They are caused by the frigid storm winds of the Siberian jet stream. Visitors can take a cable car to enjoy views of the Juhyo from the top of the ski area in February. The area is illuminated at night when the view of sparkling Snow Monsters is beautiful. Enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath at Zao Onsen!

蔵王ロープウェイ

The Zaō Ropeway Sancho Line is the name of Japanese aerial lift system. The route, consisting of two lines, climbs Mount Zaō at Zaō Onsen, Yamagata, Japan. The lines transport skiers of Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort and rime spectators in winter, tourists and mountain climbers in summer. The Zao Ropeway is a 1.8km finite system in Yamagata, Japan. This cable car is a popular attraction for skiers, sightseers and hikers travelling from Juhyō-Kōgen to Zaō-Jizō-Sanchō. The route, consisting of two lines, climbs Mount Zaō at Zaō Onsen, Yamagata. The lines transport skiers of Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort and rime spectators in winter, tourists and mountain climbers in summer.

山麓線 / 蔵王山麓 / 樹氷高原

Sanroku Line, Sanroku-sen, Submontane Line, is an aerial tramway between Zaō-Sanroku. 蔵王山麓, “The Foot of Mount Zaō” and Juhyō-Kōgen, 樹氷高原, “Rime Highland”, the cable length 1,734 metres (5,689 ft).

山頂線

Sanchō Line, Sanchō-sen, “Summit Line”, is a funitel gondola lift between Juhyō-Kōgen.

蔵王地蔵山頂

Zaō-Jizō-Sanchō, “Mount Zaō Jizō Summit”, the length 1,872 m (6,142 ft). Refurbished in 2003, Sanchō Line is the third funitel line to be introduced in Japan, or the first for Japanese ski resorts. The two lines are fairy crowded in winter, but skiers tend to use other chairlifts to reach Juhyō-Kōgen. From Juhyō-Kōgen, only Sanchō Line can reach the summit.

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王温泉スキー場 〒990-2301 山形市蔵王温泉土合709-1

Phone: +81 023-694-9617

Website: zaomountainresort.com

Mount Zao Snow Resort Map

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Zao Onsen Town

蔵王温泉

Zaō Onsen Town (蔵王温泉) is a famous hot spring area on Mount Zaō in the northern part of Honshū, the main island of Japan. Zao Onsen is known for its mineral rich water which helps to relieve fatigue and beautify the skin, and is also a famous ski resort during the snowy season.

Zao Onsen features abundant sulphuric hot spring water with strong acidity.

The town’s streets are lined with a number of hot spring inns and hotels amid atmospheric spring steams.

Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Records of the Onsen date back as far as 110 AD when a wounded warrior is said to have drawn an arrow out of his body and cleaned the wound at a spring only to find that the injury healed miraculously quickly and well. It is known locally as “Springs of Beauty.” The Hot Spring town of Zaō Onsen lies at an altitude of 880 meters above sea level on the slopes of the volcanic Mount Zao in Japan.

The hot mineral water has a really high acid and sulfur content, giving it the characteristic smell of rotten eggs from the Sulphur. and other minerals include iron, aluminum, sulfate and chloride. The water temperature at the open air public bathhouse is 113 °F/45 °C. The hot springs are accessible via the Tōhoku Expressway. Zaō Onsen is located in the Mount Zaō stratovolcano range. Although Mount Zaō stretches between Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures, the town where Zaō Onsen is located was recently merged into Yamagata City.

The hot springs are known by the nicknames of Hime-no-Yu (princesses’ bath) and “Kodomo-no-Yu” (children’s bath) for their beauty and health benefits. Most Ryokan and many Hotels and pensions in Zao Onsen offer their staying guests hot spring baths. A few of them also open their baths to non-staying guests during daytime for a small admission fee.

Zao Dai-Rotemburo

Large Outdoor Bath

蔵王温泉 大露天風呂

Sizeable, open-air thermal pool fed by a natural Sulphur spring & set amid peaceful forest.

Hours: 9:30 to 17:00
Closed: late November to mid April
Admission: 700 yen

853-3 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Attractively situated in a forested valley right alongside a mountain river, these large, gender-separated outdoor baths are among Japan’s most attractive.
Zao Mountain Range lies the famous Okama Crater, a mystic crater-lake with beautiful green hues of water, an iconic view of Zao during summer.

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Directions: 40 minutes by bus from Yamagata Station (take a bus bound for Zao Onsen and get off at the final stop)
35 minutes by car from Yamagata-Zao IC on Yamagata Expressway.

Website: jupeer-zao.com/roten

Free Foot Baths !

源泉足湯 寛ぎの湯

990-2301 Yamagata, Zaoonsen, 川原42-5

Genshichi Roten no yu Zao Onsen

蔵王温泉 源七露天の湯

862-1 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

 A rustic onsen hot springs featuring outdoor thermal pools, an indoor tub & basic amenities.

Website: zao-gen7.com

Shinzaemon no Yu

湯の花茶屋 新左衛門の湯

Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
Closed: Wednesdays
Admission: 1000 yen

Shinzaemon no Yu is an attractive public bath house with multiple, gender-separated indoor and outdoor pools. The modern facility also includes a restaurant.

Google Maps: 990-2301 Yamagata, Zaoonsen, 川前905

Website: zaospa.co.jp

Public Baths

The town offers three public baths, Kami-yu, Shimo-yu and Kawara-yu, each of which is reasonably priced (200 yen each). These three baths are located very close to each other and are suitable for Onsen hopping.

Kawaraya Public Bath

すのこの湯 かわらや

Hours: 6:00 to 22:00 No closing days
Admission: 200 Yen – Deposit into box

43番地 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301

The Kawaraya is the most unique of Zao’s three traditional public bath houses. The unmanned building stands right on top of a hot spring source with water gushing up directly into the pools. A wall separates the men’s from the women’s bath rooms, but the two genders’ pools are connected with each other under the water surface.

Shitayu Public Bath

蔵王温泉 下湯共同浴場

Hours: 6:00 to 22:00 No closing days
Admission: 200 Yen – Deposit into box

30-2 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301

The Shitayu (“lower bath house”) is one of three traditional, small public bath houses in the old town center. The unmanned facility offers two simple, gender-separated pools.

Kamiyu Public Bath

蔵王温泉 上湯共同浴場

Hours: 6:00 to 22:00 No closing days
Admission: 200 Yen – Deposit into box

30-2 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301

The Kamiyu, upper bath house, is another of Zao’s traditional bath houses. Like Shimoyu the facility is small and simple and has gender-separated pools.

Yamagata Sake Museum

山形酒のミュージアム

Find Sake from over 49 breweries in Yamagata prefecture, the Yukemuri Bar Tsunami offers a great selection of the local Yamagata food.

Google Maps:
51 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9052

Website: zao-sake.com

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Chamonix

シャモニー

$$ – Cafe & Bar

Google Maps: Uenodai Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9781

Website: concierge-zao.info/chamonix/

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Dosanko Zaonoie

どさん娘 蔵王のいえ

$$$ – Restaurant / Hotel

Capacity:　 25 people / 6 guest rooms

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 904-4 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301 Yamagata Prefecture

Phone: +81 23-694-9093

Website: zao-minsyuku.com/dosanko/

• Dosan Musume Zao no Ie

• Pension Bokuuchi

• Pension candle

• Mountain hut

• Toshihisa of accommodation and food

• Zao fishing pond

• Yukigura main store

• Echo house

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Genghis Khan Lodge

$$ – Restaurant / Hotel

1.9 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Google Maps: 758-2 Zao Onsen Kaminodai, Yamagata

Phone: +81 23-694-9546

Website:

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Jupeer

ジュピア

$$ – Food Court

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 18 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9417

Website: www.jupeer-zao.com/

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Sushi Kiraku

喜らく寿司

$$ – $$$ Japanese Seafood Sushi

1.7 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 954-7 Zao Onsen, Yamagata

Phone: +81 23-694-9879

Website:

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Lodge Scole

（株）ロッジスコーレ

$$ – Restaurant / Hotel

1.9 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 746 Zao Onsen Woodpecker, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9320

Website: lodgescole.com

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Okumura Sobaya

中華そば 奥村

$$- Ramin

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 953 Zao Onsen, Yamagata Yamagata Prefecture

Phone: +81 23-694-9307

Website:

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Oto Chaya

音茶屋 (オトチャヤ)

$$ – Cafe

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 935-24 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9081

Website: instagram.com/otochaya/

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Forest Inn Sangoro

三五郎小屋

$$ – $$$ Restaurant / Hotel

.5 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 28 Kamihozawa Zao Onsen Ski Area, Yamagata 990-0017

Phone: +81 23-694-9330

Website: sangoro.co.jp

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instagram.com/sangoro.zao

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Shiba Mama No Omise

しばママのお店

$$ – Japanese Restaurant

1.7 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps: 939-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301
Phone: +81 23-694-9697

Website: concierge-zao.info/shibaski

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Shokujidokoro Tomitaya

食事処 とみたや

$$- Syokudo and Teishoku Restaurant

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Google Maps: 903-4 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9436

Website:

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Tsumami

形酒のミュージアム

$$ – Bar & Restaurant

1.7 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Google Maps:
951 Kawara Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-694-9052

Website: zao-sake.com

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Unite Cafe Zao

ユニテカフェ

2 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
FrenchCafe
Google Maps: 752-2 Zao Onsen Jonida Unite Zao Jonida Resort, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-665-1101

Website: instagram.com/unitecafe

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Yunohana Chaya

湯の花茶屋 新左衛門の湯

1.8 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Google Maps: 905 Zao Onsen, Yamagata 990-2301

Phone: +81 23-693-1212

Website: zaospa.co.jp/

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Zao Summit Rest House

1.9 miles from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Google Maps: Kuraishidake Kokuyurinchi-Nai, Shichikashuku-machi, Katta-gun 989-0500

Phone: +81 224-34-4001

Website: zaospa.co.jp

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Hotel Zao Shiki

蔵王 四季のホテル

1272 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236931211

Website: zao-shikinohotel.jp

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Swiss Lodge

ペンション スイス

Omori-1968-59 Ogura, Kaminoyama, Yamagata 999-3112

Phone: +81236792129

Website: pension-swiss.com

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Zao Kokusai Hotel

蔵王国際ホテル

933 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236942111

Website: zao-kokusaihotel.jp

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Ｇ－ＳＱＵＡＲＥ

990-2301 Yamagata, Zaoonsen, 上ノ台758-21

Phone: +81236765126

Website: gsquare.community

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Hotel Oak Hill

ホテルオークヒル

756 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Website: hoteloakhill.com

Phone: +81236942110

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Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

プチリゾートホテル デァヴェルテ

808-5 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Website: zao-derbarte.com

Phone: +81236942225

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Gokan-no-yu Tsuruya

五感の湯つるや

710 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236949112

Website: tsuruyahotel.co.jp

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Lodge Christmas Rose

ロッジ クリスマスローズ

We will give you free hot spring tickets!

一人旅 ご夫婦 ご家族の旅をサポートします

826 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236949533

Website: christmasrosezao.net

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Oohira Hotel

蔵王温泉 善七乃湯

825番地 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236949422

Website: oohira.co.jp

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Hotel Matsukaneya Anex

ホテル松金屋アネックス

1267-16 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Phone: +81236949706

Website: matukaneya.jp

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Dokkonuma

ロッジZAOドッコ沼

990-0017 Yamagata, 蔵王温泉 ドッコ沼畔

Phone: +81236949301

Website: dokkonuma.com

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Forest Inn Sangoro

三五郎小屋

（１２月〜５月10日）道路閉鎖

990-0017 Yamagata, Kamihozawa, 不動上国有林28 蔵王温泉スキー場中央ゲレンデ 冬季

Phone: +81236949330

Website: sangoro.co.jp

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WE BRING THE GOOD FUN TO LIFE

Inside Forest Inn Sangoro Live: www.youtube.com/watch

Outside Forest Inn Sangoro Live: www.youtube.com/watch

Zao Onsen Bus Terminal

Zao from Tokyo

by Train & Bus via Yamagata

Take the JR Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yamagata (2.5 hours, around 11,500 yen, one train per hour) and transfer to a bus to Zao Onsen (40 minutes, 1000 yen, one bus per hour). The train ride is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass, but the bus ride is not.

By Train and Bus via Sendai (Winter only)

Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Sendai (100-130 minutes, around 11,000 yen, frequent departures) and transfer to a bus to Zao Onsen (100 minutes, 1800 yen, one round trip per day, seat reservations required, operates in winter only). The train ride is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass, but the bus ride is not.

By Direct Bus (Winter only)

During the winter months, there is are direct overnight bus between Tokyo (Busta Shinjuku) and Zao Onsen. The one way journey takes about eight hours and costs 4500 to 8000 yen depending on the travel date. Seat reservations are mandatory.

How to access Zao Onsen from Sendai

By Train and Bus

Take the JR Senzan Line from Sendai to Yamagata (70-90 minutes, 1170 yen, one train per hour) and transfer to a bus to Zao Onsen (40 minutes, 1000 yen, one bus per hour). The train ride is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass, but the bus ride is not.

By Direct Bus (Winter only)

During the winter months, there is one round trip per day between Sendai and Zao Onsen. The one way journey takes 100 minutes, costs 1800 yen and is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Seat reservations are mandatory.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Zao from Sendai

Yamako Bus operates a bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal once a week. Tickets cost ¥1100 – ¥1800 and the journey takes 1h 25m

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Zao Onsen Bus Terminal

Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan

Sendai – Zao Line (Reservation only）travel.yamakobus.jp/en/timetable

Make a Reservation

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Bound for Zao

Sendai – Zao Line runs from December 23rd to March 17th.

Bus stop name
Sendai Station East Exit No.76		8:00
Zao Onsen		9:25

Bound for Sendai Station East Exit

Bus stop name
Zao Onsen		16:30
Sendai Station East Exit		17:55

Bus fares 2024

Section	One-way (adult)	One-way (child)
Sendai Station East Exit ~ Zao Onsen	2,000 yen	1,000 yen

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Mount Zao & Snow Monsters Videos

Outdoor Paradise Rusutsu Japan !

About 90 minutes by car from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido’s largest all-season resort is packed with fun-filled activities out on the snow!

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With 4 gondolas and 14 lifts servicing the 3 peaks, the snow field is home to 37 runs that range from gentle, wide slopes where everyone can safely ski and snowboard right up and challenging runs that satisfy advanced skiers. Rusutsu Resort combines dynamic, full-fledged winter sports with outstanding hospitality.

Rusutsu (留寿都村, Rusutsu-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km².

Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town.

The name came from Ainu word “Ru-sutu”, meaning “Road at the foot of the mountain”.

13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1711

Phone. +81-136-46-3331
Phone. +81-136 46-3111 Reservations

Rusutsu Snow Resort

• Winter Lift Tickets
• Winter Season Passes
• Advance Lift Ticket

Japan’s Best Ski Hotel

Japan’s Best Ski Resort

Rusutsu.com/en/snow-and-weather-report

• About The Mountain
  • Trail Maps
  • Terrain Parks
  • Kids Park
  • Trail Running
  • Yotei Panorama Terrace
  • Rusutsu Trail
• Mountain Conditions
  • Snow & Weather Report
  • Live Mountain Camera’s
  • Trail & Lift Status
• More Options
  • Tuning Service

More than 30 restaurants that serve Hokkaido’s gourmet meals,
varying in styles from casual to formal

The restaurants put much emphasis on Hokkaido-produced seafood, meat,
and dairy products such as mutton and vegetables grown in the resort’s farm and Rusutsu Highland pork.

The restaurants come in various styles such as buffet, café, Izakaya, French, Italian, and Japanese, so you will find one that suits your taste.

• Rusutsu Resort Hotel
• The Westin Rusutsu Resort

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Niseko 

ニセコ

The most famous ski resort in Japan, known for having tons of light powder snow.

Known for receiving the world’s best powder snow throughout winter.

Niseko United is comprised of four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri (1,308m).

Niseko as a resort area refers to the Niseko as a resort area refers to the Niseko area ニセコ地域, or the Niseko tourism zone, which consists of the three towns of Kutchan, Niseko, and Rankoshi at the foot of Niseko Annupuri.

Niseko is located on Japan’s northern island prefecture of Hokkaido, 2 hours drive away from Sapporo – the largest city in Hokkaido. Niseko is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. 

Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan

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Niseko is synonymous with powder snow, and the resort area is said to have the best powder snow in the world. Visitors from all around the globe come to Niseko to discover the powder snow phenomenon that occurs each winter. Each winter around 14 meters of powder snow falls on average across the resort area, turning the fields and forests into a winter wonderland.

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Niseko – Live Videos

SAPPORO WEATHER

SAPPORO WEATHER

Restaurant Ponpon

$$ Restaurant

86ｰ1 Chuodori, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1512, Japan

Phone: +81136555707

Website:

Lucky Fingers Restaurant

$$$ – Japanese

482-2 Aza, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1511, Japan

Phone: +815031593285

Website: luckyfingersniseko.com

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Maccarina Restaurant

レストラン・マッカリーナ RESTAURANT

$$$ French

172-3 Midorioka, Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1615, Japan

Phone: +81136482100

Website: maccarina.co.jp

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Sushi Hanayoshi

鮨 花吉

$$$ · Sushi

65 Fujimi, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1502, Japan

Phone: +81136443444

Website: niseko-hanayoshi.com

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Garden Restaurant 817

Restaurant

Kondo, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1542, Japan

Phone: +819013024156

Website: chisegarden.com

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Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm Restaurant

ニセコ高橋牧場レストランＰＲＡＴＩＶＯ

$$ Restaurant

Buffet eatery with Mt. Yotei views!

888-1 Soga, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1522, Japan

Phone: +81136558852

Website: niseko-takahashi.jp/prativo

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Niseko Ramen Kazahana

ニセコラーメン ポテラ

$$ Ramen

174-3 Midorioka, Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1615, Japan

Phone: +810136-55-6993

Website: niseko-potera.com

Ginkei Niseko Annupuri Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant Shunkoen . Yakiniku

482-1, Niseko, Hokkaido 048-1511, Japan

Phone: +81136557516

Website: alpenglowlodges.com/ginkei-restaurant-menu

Restaurant Keyspring

レストランキースプリングニセコ

701-12 Yunosato, Rankoshi, Isoya District, Hokkaido 048-1321, Japan

Phone: +81136556024

Website: keyspring-niseko.com

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Taj Mahal Hirafu Indian

8号, 虻田郡倶知安町, 1条3丁目-3-番 Hirafu, Niseko, Hokkaido 044-0080, Japan

Phone: +81136557505

Website: tajmahalgroup.com

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ニセコ焼肉石華

Yakiniku

45 Fujimi, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1501, Japan

Phone: +81136557500

Website: niseko-yakinikusekka.com

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寿都 魚一心

$$ Sushi

51ｰ5 Soga, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1522, Japan

Phone: +81136441208

Website: sakana-isshin.com/suttsu

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KAMAKURA チキンBBQ YAKINIKU

森の中ニセコサウナ

156-14 Yunosato, Rankoshi, Isoya District, Hokkaido 048-1321, Japan

Phone: +818021416343

Website:

Tura (One Niseko Resort Towers Restaurant)

Restaurant

455-3 Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1511, Japan

Phone: +818021416343

Website: oneniseko.com/restaurant-bar

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Raphael

447-5 Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1511, Japan

Phone: +819054642790

Website: facebook.com/raphaelrestaurantandbar

NISEKO WEATHER

Moiwa is a ski-only resort where snowboards are prohibited. :(( If you wanna ski well there are 10 different trails offering plenty of recreational opportunities not only for families with children, but also for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers. The Mount Moiwa ski area resort has 1 lift within its 156 Acres of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Mt Moiwa ski area (Mount Moiwayama) is located near Sapporo city, Hokkaido. The ski area is accessed by a ropeway and offers skiers a respectable 360 metres (1181 feet) of vertical descent. Sapporo Moiwayama has 158 acres of terrain over 10 pistes. Mt Moiwayama is best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for both expert and intermediates. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park. The nearest airport is at Chitose and the nearest train station to Sapporo Moiwayama is at Makomanai.

Top: 1742ft Run Length: 1181ft

Ski rentals are only available at the north slope lodge.

How far is Mount Moiwa from Sapporo?

The distance between Sapporo and Mount Moiwa Ropeway is 5 Km.

How do I get to Sapporo, Mount Moiwa ski resort?

Take the Sapporo City Streetcar from Nishi 4-chome Stop to Ropeway Iriguchi Stop. Here, you will see a bus stop for the Free Shuttle Bus, which is about a two minute ride to the Moiwa Ropeway.

You may also walk from Ropeway Iriguchi Streetcar Stop, which takes about eight minutes on foot.

By Private Car – National Route 230 → Minami 36-jo Intersection → North Slope Parking Lot (below No. 1 Lift)

By – Taxi – 7 km from Subway Makomanai Station or Sumikawa Station. Takes about 10 minutes. Approximate fare ¥1,500.

Bus – Mt. Moiwa Ski Bus is available from Subway Makomanai Station. For details, please call 011-581-0914 (during ski season).

Website: rinyu.co.jp/moiwa

Mount Moiwa 藻岩山

Mountain Peak

Moiwayama, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0041, Japan

Website: mt-moiwa.jp

Dine over the Very Finest Views of Sapporo Hokkaido Japan

Located at the highest elevation of any restaurant in Sapporo, this casual French restaurant overlooks the magnificent night views created by the lights of Sapporo’s 1.97 million citizens. Paying particular attention to the locality and seasonality of ingredients, we incorporate marvelous entertainment into each dish.

The Jewels Restaurant

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Green Season	Lunch 11:30 – 14:30 (Last Order 13:30) Dinner 17:00 – 21:00(Last Order 19:30)
Winter Season	Lunch 12:00 – 14:30 (Last Order 13:30) Dinner 17:00 – 21:00(Last Order 19:30)

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Miyakoshiyako High Grown Cafe

宮越屋珈琲

3 Chome-15-20 Fushimi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0942, Japan

Marugame Seimen Sapporofushimi

丸亀製麺札幌伏見

19 Chome-1-10 Minami 16 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0916, Japan

SAPPORO WEATHER

SAPPORO WEATHER

The easiest ski resort to get to from Tokyo is:

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

GALA Yuzawa is the only Snow Ski area in Japan with its own Shinkansen bullet train station. The station and gondola lift to the slopes are within the same building.

The Shinkansen station, GALA Yuzawa offers the ultimate convenience for skiing enthusiasts from Tokyo. This resort in Niigata boasts 17 ski trails, catering to everyone from beginners to professionals.

〒949-6101 Niigata, Minamiuonuma-gun, Yuzawa-machi, Ooaza Yuzawa Aza kayabira 1039-2

Gelande About the display of restricted area at GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort …

Rental Single Item Rental Price ; Ski, ¥4,000, ¥2,000, ¥8,000, ¥4,000.

Lift Fee・Business Hours 2-Day Lift Ticket, Normal Price, ¥10,000, ¥4,500.

Activity Snowmobile Sleigh Tour Moon Bike スノーパーク GALA SNOW …

School Foreign Language Ski School 中国語 / タイ語 スクール Foreign

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Niseko is synonymous with powder snow, and the resort area is said to have the best powder snow in the world. Visitors from all around the globe come to Niseko to discover the powder snow phenomenon that occurs each winter. Each winter around 14 meters of powder snow falls on average across the resort area, turning the fields and forests into a winter wonderland.

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Gala – Live

Nagano is home to the majestic mountains of the Japanese Alps and host to the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is the place to go if you love skiing and snowboarding.

Host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is an outdoor sports mecca particularly famous for skiing and snowboarding. Often called the “roof of Japan,” it boasts the highest mountain ranges in the country.

Nagano is home to 80 ski resorts, from the sprawling Shiga Kogen to the compact and family-friendly Fujimi Panorama Resort . Depending on local conditions, slopes start opening in late November and run until mid-April or even later at the higher elevations.

The Japanese Alps, also known as the “Roof of Japan” is divided broadly into 3 mountainous regions: northern (Hida Mountains), central (Kiso Mountains), and southern (Akaishi Mountains). 

Japan Northern Alps lies along the prefectural borders between Nagano, Gifu and Toyama.

There are 99 ski resorts in the Nagano Prefecture. In the Nagano Prefecture, you can look forward to 799 kilometres of slopes: the ski resorts are served by 466 ski lifts.

the annual snowfall depth in Nagano, Japan amounted to around 48 centimeters

The ski resort Shigakogen Mountain Resort is the biggest ski resort in the Nagano Prefecture. The total slope length is 83 km.

5 Best Ski Resorts in Nagano

1. HAKUBA 47 & GORYU ウインタースポーツパーク

Quieter than Happo One, combining two mountains with ski terrain versatility

Family-friendly including indoor and outdoor play areas
Night skiing available suitable for kids and beginners
Home to the best terrain park in Nagano
Limited nightlife at base and shuttle require to get to Happo Village
Closest airports

Haneda Intl. Airport – 183 miles (4 hour drive)
Narita Intl. Airport – 213 miles (5 hour drive)
Goryu ski resort

Combining two stand-out mountains into one top-notch ski area, Hakuba 47 & Goryu quite literally serves up a little of everything to keep every type of skier and snowboarder happy. This ski resort is all about variety and finding freshies has never been easier. There’s no denying it, some skiers and snowboarders visit Hakuba 47 & Goryu for no other reason than for the epic terrain parks. On the downside, off the mountain there isn’t so much to do, with just a few places to stay, eat, and drink next to the slopes. However, the advantage of this is that the slopes rarely get crowded!

Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park

24196-47 Kamishiro, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9211, Japan

Website: hakuba47.co.jp

2. HAPPO ONE 白馬八方尾根スキー場 Hokujo, Hakuba, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9301, Japan

Largest ski area in Hakuba Valley with the most accommodation, dining and nightlife
Highlights

Lots of terrain variety including Olympic race trails
Happo Village has everything you need
Easily accessible from most resort accommodation
Slopes can get very busy on weekends and holidays.
Closest airports

Haneda Intl. Airport – 185 miles (4.5 hour drive)
Narita Intl. Airport – 216 miles (5 hour drive)
Happo One ski resort

Happo One offers up Hakuba Valley’s largest ski area and home to some seriously snowy steeps (it’s where the Olympic Super-G event was held). If you’re looking for plenty of challenging terrain, Happo One is sure to satisfy, and with plenty of first-rate restaurants and bustling bars you’ll be entertained off the slopes too! Happo One really does cater for everyone, whether you’re looking for a top-notch restaurant or just somewhere to hang out and drink with friends. It’s without a doubt one of the most well-rounded destination ski resorts in Nagano, even the whole of Japan.

Website: happo-one.jp

3. Nozawa Onsen 野沢温泉スキー場 a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,653 in 1395 households and a population density of 63 persons per km². The total area of the village is 57.96 square kilometers. Charming traditional village and amazing onsens. Consistent powder and terrain for all abilities Village is jam-packed with onsens hot springs. Closest airports

Haneda Intl. Airport – 172 miles (4 hour drive)
Narita Intl. Airport – 201 miles (4.5 hour drive)
Kandahar East and West race trails in the distance at Nozawa Onsen
Kandahar East and West race trails in the distance at Nozawa Onsen

Why Ski Nozawa Onsen?

Before skiing transformed this historic mountain village into a fantastic ski resort, people came to Nozawa Onsen for its healing hot spring baths. Now it combines these two attractions perfectly, along with retaining its small-town feel. One of Nozawa Onsen’s most convenient features is that everything in the village is clustered together. Accommodation is either on the mountain or just a few minutes’ stroll from the lifts, while restaurants, bars, and shopping at your doorstep no matter where you stay. Spectacular scenery awaits too, especially when the sun sets in front of skiers making their last run down the mountain!

Shimotakai District, Nagano, Japan

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4. SHIGA KOGEN 志賀高原

Shiga Kogen is a ski resort and hiking spot, located in the Jōshin’etsu-kōgen National Park in the highlands of Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan. In 1980, an area of 13,000 hectares was designated a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve. 

Perfect corduroy groomers and access to the largest connected ski area in Japan

Terrain for all skiing abilities
Ski-in/ski-out accommodation is the norm
Lifts and trails connect you to many neighboring resorts
No real ski village at the base area so dining venues are limited
Closest airports

Haneda Intl. Airport – 188 miles (4 hour drive)
Narita Intl. Airport – 214 miles (4.5 hour drive)
Shiga Kogen Nagano
Shiga Kogen offers a massive 19 stand-alone ski resorts

Welcome to the largest interconnected ski area in Japan! Shiga Kogen is made up of 19 separate ski resorts, with trails running between them through the mountains and a shuttle bus operating on the roads below. Our top pick from all of them is Yakebitaiyama where the white stuff stays in excellent condition for longer compared to some nearby resorts. It also enjoys bigger dumps than other ski spots in the region, and its high elevation guarantees some wonderful views. It’s also close to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, which makes for an unforgettable day trip off the slopes.

7148 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Website: shigakogen.gr.jp

5. Hakuba Cortina 白馬コルチナスキー場

Deepest powder in Hakuba Valley, and some of the best tree skiing.

Best family-friendly night skiing in the valley
Terrain is best suited for advanced skiers
Higher snowfall than nearby mountains
Only one hotel here with a few restaurants to choose from.

Haneda Intl. Airport – 194 miles (4.5 hour drive)
Narita Intl. Airport – 222 miles (5 hour drive)
Itadaira course black run at Cortina Japan
Itadaira Course (black run) at Cortina

Closest airports

Cortina has to be one of the best resorts in Hakuba Valley for its family-friendly night skiing. The long, wide, and gentle beginner course can be a bit of fun for skiers of all abilities. Advanced skiers will also love this place, and after a dump it’s a true powder junkie’s dream, just be prepared to share! The slope ends by the hotel at the bottom, and the bar makes for an ideal place to sit and enjoy a drink. There’s no ski town at Cortina but luckily the facilities here are top notch so you shouldn’t get bored, with the onsen being especially excellent.

Can you board on Mount Fuji?

Top Ski Resorts Near Tokyo: 7 Best Spots Less Than 3 Hours Away from Tokyo

1. Gala Yuzawa GALA湯沢スキー場
2. Fujiyama Snow Resort スノーパーク イエティ（2023シーズンの営業は終了しました。）
3. Sayama Snow Resort 狭山スキー場
4. Maiko Snow Resort 舞子スノーリゾート
5. Norn Minakami Ski Resort ノルンみなかみスキー場（ノルン水上スキー場）
6. Fujiten Ski Resort ふじてんスノーリゾート
7. Naeba Ski Resort 苗場スキー場

Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti

Opening in late October every year, the resort, situated at the second station of Mt. Fuji, is one of the earliest to kick off the ski season.

Mount Fuji

Yamanashi 山梨市
 2–3 hrs from Tokyo

Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi prefecture. There are two resorts on the famous mountain, albeit with man-made snow for part of the year. The family-friendly and amusingly named Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti has five small slopes and a kiddie area, while Fujiten is a bit larger.

Yamanashi (山梨市, Yamanashi-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

Shinkansen (新幹線) in Japanese means ‘new trunk line’ or ‘new main line’, but this word is used to describe both the railway lines the trains run on and the trains themselves. In English, the trains are also known as the bullet train. The term bullet train (弾丸列車, dangan ressha) originates from 1939, and was the initial name given to the Shinkansen project in its earliest planning stages. Furthermore, the name superexpress (超特急, chō-tokkyū), used exclusively until 1972 for Hikari trains on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, is used today in English-language announcements and signage. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen

Japanese Japan History Information: Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku,

“State of Japan” is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The kanji that make up Japan’s name mean “sun origin”, and Japan is often called the “Land of the Rising Sun”. Japan is a stratovolcano archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, which make up about ninety-seven percent of Japan’s land area. Japan’s population of 126 million is the world’s tenth largest. Approximately 9.1 million people live in Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, which is the second largest city proper in the OECD. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the world’s largest metropolitan area with over 35 million residents.

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