ski resorts japan

Quiet and relaxed town, small at just 5 lifts but impressive 525m of vertical and good night skiing. 14 pistes best suited to beginners but some terrain for exp & int & half pipe & often good powder near top left of terrain map

One of Japan's largest resorts with 99 hotels to choose from. Selected at the location for the Downhill in the 1998 Winter Olympics. Mostof the skiing is of intermediate standard accessed by a gondola to the middle station at 1400m, however Happo does have more tough terrain than most Japanese ski areas and more ter... [more Happo One]

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snoman says One of Japan's largest resorts with 99 hotels to choose from. Selected at the location for the Downhill in the 1998 Winter Olympics. Mostof the skiing is of intermediate standard accessed by a gondola to the ... more

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Fun resort where you can ski all the four points of the compass. Lift access is very good and long cruising runs back to the base area. Great views from the top of the gondola with peaks rising on three sides. Small snowpark keeps the kids entertained

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One of Japan's most famous resorts, based on the lovely old spa-town of Zao. Beautiful scenery and friendly skiing with a traditional feel and atmosphere.

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snoman says One of Japan's most famous resorts, based on the lovely old spa-town of Zao. Beautiful scenery and friendly skiing with a traditional feel and atmosphere.

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One of Japan's oldest, largest and least spoilt resorts, with lifts going out in all directions from the village. Legendary Austrian Hannes Schneider from Arlberg came here 75 years ago to teach skiing.

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snoman says One of Japan's oldest, largest and least spoilt resorts, with lifts going out in all directions from the village. Legendary Austrian Hannes Schneider from Arlberg came here 75 years ago to teach skiing.

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Well designed and facilitated ski centre, universally popular in Japan. Easy access from Tokyo, modern infrastructure.

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snoman says Well designed and facilitated ski centre, universally popular in Japan. Easy access from Tokyo, modern infrastructure.

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Remarkable network of low level chair-lifts spread around ten separate mini ski areas. Very high lift to skiable terrain ratio.

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snoman says Remarkable network of low level chair-lifts spread around ten separate mini ski areas. Very high lift to skiable terrain ratio.

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Three big resorts sharing a common lift ticket on the face of Mt. Myoko. Together they comprise one of the prettiest ski resorts in Japan, with management that has worked hard to preserve the natural splendor of

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snoman says Three big resorts sharing a common lift ticket on the face of Mt. Myoko. Together they comprise one of the prettiest ski resorts in Japan, with management that has worked hard to preserve the natural splendor of... more

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Site of the unsuccessful 1993 Alpine World Championships for which it was redeveloped with a second ski area added. Terrain best suits intermediate cruisers however.

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snoman says Site of the unsuccessful 1993 Alpine World Championships for which it was redeveloped with a second ski area added. Terrain best suits intermediate cruisers however.

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American-themed resort named after Hunter Mountain resort in New York State and opened in 1987. Very modern and effective design, English language signs used widely and extensive snow-making.

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snoman says American-themed resort named after Hunter Mountain resort in New York State and opened in 1987. Very modern and effective design, English language signs used widely and extensive snow-making.

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