ロッテアライリゾート / 20 min drive
Lotte Arai Ski Resort
A modern, high-end Japanese ski resort famous for its deep powder, long uncrowded runs, and excellent lift-accessed sidecountry terrain.
Takada · Jōetsu · Niigata / スキー場
Find your mountain
From nearby Arai and Myoko to day trips further afield. Driving times are estimates from the chalet in Takada; allow extra time in winter.
妙高高原
Myoko Kogen Area
A collection of interconnected ski resorts in the Myoko area, offering diverse terrain from steep powder runs to groomed slopes.
Explore 4 resorts
赤倉温泉 / 35 min drive
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
A classic Japanese ski resort known for its steep pistes, traditional village atmosphere, and excellent powder skiing.
関温泉 / 30 min drive
Seki Onsen Ski Resort
A small, old-school Japanese ski resort legendary for its ultra-deep snowfall, short but steep runs, and no-frills, locals-only vibe.
妙高スキー場 / 45 min drive
Suginohara Ski Resort
Super long cruisy groomers, nice tree skiing and fun sidecountry
池の平温泉スキー場 / 40 min drive
Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort
A family-friendly resort in the Myoko area with wide, gentle slopes, excellent facilities, and beautiful views of Mount Myoko.
斑尾エリア / 45 min drive
Madarao Area
A pair of interconnected ski resorts known for excellent tree skiing, deep powder, and a more relaxed atmosphere than the larger destination resorts.
Explore 2 resorts
斑尾高原 / 45 min drive
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Famous for its incredible tree skiing through birch forests, consistent powder, and a laid-back international vibe with excellent off-piste terrain.
タングラムスキーサーカス / 50 min drive
Tangram Ski Circus
Connected to Madarao, offering family-friendly terrain, excellent grooming, and access to Madarao's legendary tree runs via a shared lift pass.
野沢温泉 / 60 min drive
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
A large, lively Japanese ski resort famous for its reliable snowfall, extensive terrain, and historic onsen village atmosphere
志賀高原スキー場 / 90 min drive
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
Japan's largest interconnected ski area, offering high-altitude terrain, reliable snow, and a huge variety of runs spread across multiple linked resorts
白馬バレー / 90 min drive
Hakuba Valley
Japan's most famous ski destination, featuring 10 interconnected resorts with world-class terrain, deep powder, and stunning views of the Northern Alps.
Explore 10 resorts
白馬八方尾根 / 90 min drive
Hakuba Happo-one
Hakuba's largest and most famous resort, host of the 1998 Winter Olympics alpine events with challenging terrain and spectacular views.
白馬47 / 90 min drive
Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park
A modern resort known for excellent park features, long groomed runs, and north-facing slopes that hold powder well.
白馬五竜 / 90 min drive
Hakuba Goryu
Connected to Hakuba47, offering varied terrain from gentle beginner slopes to challenging steeps and excellent tree skiing.
白馬岩岳 / 85 min drive
Hakuba Iwatake
A family-friendly resort with stunning panoramic views, gentle slopes, and the famous Hakuba Mountain Harbor observation deck.
白馬さのさか / 85 min drive
Hakuba Sanosaka
A compact, family-friendly resort with stunning views of Lake Aoki, gentle slopes ideal for beginners, and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere.
栂池高原 / 95 min drive
Tsugaike Kogen
Known for wide, gentle slopes perfect for beginners and intermediates, plus excellent backcountry access via the Tsugaike Ropeway.
白馬乗鞍温泉 / 100 min drive
Hakuba Norikura Onsen
A quieter resort with excellent powder, uncrowded slopes, and access to great backcountry terrain in the Hakuba area.
白馬コルチナ / 105 min drive
Hakuba Cortina
Famous for receiving the most snow in Hakuba Valley, with legendary tree skiing and a classic European-style base hotel.
爺ガ岳 / 100 min drive
Jiigatake
A small, family-oriented resort with gentle slopes, affordable prices, and a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds.
鹿島槍 / 100 min drive
Kashimayari
A quieter resort on the southern end of Hakuba Valley, offering uncrowded slopes and beautiful mountain scenery.