Kansai: Snow Play: Great spots, parks, hotels, and ski resorts recommended for families
"I want to play in the snow with my kids in the winter." Families with children Towards Kansai ( Hyogo ・ Shiga Recommended snow play spots in Featured!
In Hyogo and Shiga Ski and snow resorts It is full of A spot with a family-friendly snow play area There are many .
Because it can be enjoyed by both children and adults, Family winter outing Please use this as a reference!
table of contents
- 1 Kansai Snow Play Recommended Spots for Families: Spots with Spectacular Views
- 2 Kansai Snow Play Recommended Parks for Families: Rokko Mountain Snow Park/Hyogo
- 3 Kansai Snow Play Park Recommended for Families: Mineyama Kogen Resort White Peak / Hyogo
- 4 Kansai Snow Play Recommended ski resorts for families with children: Up Kannabe Ski Resort Snow Amusement Park / Hyogo
- 5 Kansai Snow Play Recommended ski resorts for families with children: Biwako Valley Ski Resort Snow Play Snowland/Shiga
- 6 Enjoy playing in the snow with your kids in Kansai!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Kansai Snow Play Recommended Spots for Families: Spots with Spectacular Views
" Snowshoeing " " Snowshoe trekking "teeth, An activity where you hike on snowy paths wearing equipment for walking on snow (snowshoes) is.
No special skills are required, and you can enjoy snowy scenery and nature walks, so even beginners and children can enjoy it! The attraction is that you can see fantastic and beautiful scenery such as snow-covered forests and panoramas of lakes and mountains.
Kansai So, mainly Hyogo or Shiga , Kyoto You can experience it at In Hyogo Mount Rokko or Mineyama Plateau In Shiga Biwako Valley or Hakodateyama Ski Resort In Kyoto Mt. Minako You can experience snowshoeing at Yo.
Many of the snowshoe plans are
Available for elementary school students and above
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If you choose a plan that includes a local guide, you can rest assured that they will be there to guide you and explain things to you.
The appeal of a guided tour is that it teaches you about local creatures and animal tracks, the scenery, and how to play.
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Why not come and enjoy a relaxing time with the whole family in the snow?
Skiing and snowboarding are a little difficult... but I still want to touch the snow and play! This plan is for nature lovers of all ages and genders. You can easily walk on fluffy snow even if you are a beginner, so you can explore the snowy mountains on "snowshoes". You can dive into the fresh snow, lie down, enjoy the pure white snow scenery, look for animal footprints, and enjoy the fun of the snow with a local guide.
This is a course perfect for those trying snowshoe mountaineering for the first time. The elevation difference is about 200m, so if you put in a little effort, you'll be fine! Climb the refreshing beech ridge and get a special view from the top of the snowy mountain. Have lunch in the space at the top of the mountain, and leave your footprints on the footprint-less snow surface of the peak.
This is perfect for those who are getting a little addicted to snowshoes, or for those who are trying snow mountaineering to the summit for the first time! Even if it's your first time snowshoeing, you'll be fine if you put in a little effort. The course is rich in variety, from the forest to the ridgeline to the snowy fields at the source of the river, and aims to reach the summit of the highest independent peak in Kyoto Prefecture. For those who have become accustomed to snowshoes and want to aim for "higher heights" and "more different mountain areas"
This is a course perfect for those trying snowshoes for the first time. You will go snowshoe trekking on a certified therapy road that has been proven to have a relaxing effect in the forest that is the source of snow for Lake Biwa. In April 2008, the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization (physiological, psychological, physical and chemical experiments on forest bathing courses, etc., and verification of the effects of forest bathing) certified the site as a forest therapy base.
This is a course for those who are trying snowshoeing for the first time. It is a flat course with no major ups and downs, so children are also welcome to participate. Lunch will be taken in a covered area. Leave your footprints on the pristine snow. You are sure to find footprints of animals that live robustly in the winter. We will decide the best course for you based on the conditions on the day.
Snowshoe walking around Wakayama Prefecture's highest peak, "Ryujindake 1382m". It is safe and does not require any special skills or physical strength, so even beginners with no experience or physical strength can participate with confidence.
Kansai Snow Play Recommended Parks for Families: Rokko Mountain Snow Park/Hyogo
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Mount Rokko Snow Park
"teeth,
Kobe
About 35 minutes by car from the city
Osaka
It can be accessed in about an hour from
Kansai
But it is one of the largest ski resorts in Japan.
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There are also slopes with gentle inclines,
A ski resort where beginners and children can enjoy themselves with peace of mind
It is known as!
Apart from the ski slopes
A slope exclusively for playing in the snow
This means that families with small children can play safely.
A wide range of equipment is available for rental, including snow sleds, clothing, and snowshoes.
They also have a store for sale, so you can come empty-handed and still have fun!
Also, Ski school for preschoolers or, Snowboarding School for Adults Also available by reservation only You can receive careful instruction from an instructor with specialized knowledge, so it is recommended for those who want to learn from the basics.
The perfect spot for your first experience playing in the snow So, be sure to bring the whole family along for the fun!
| Business period | Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
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| address | 4512-98 Kita Rokko, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
Kansai Snow Play Park Recommended for Families: Mineyama Kogen Resort White Peak / Hyogo
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Mineyama Highland Resort White Peak
"teeth,
Japan's newest ski resort opened in 2017.
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Himeji
About an hour from
Kobe
or
Osaka
Another attractive feature is its location, which can be accessed in about an hour and a half from
The largest kids' park in Hyogo Prefecture It is a popular spot for families with children. Fluffy play equipment or Items for enjoying snowy mountain activities, such as sleds There's a wide variety of items, so kids are sure to be excited!
In the kids park, A slope exclusively for beginners You can reach the top by riding on the moving belt, so even children can get there easily!
When you get tired or hungry after playing in the snow, head to the center house!
A kids' room equipped with small toys and play equipment
In addition,
Children's plates available at restaurants
There is one too. It's a great place for the whole family to spend the whole day!
Bring your kids and come and play!
| Business period | Friday, December 20, 2024 - Mid-March 2025 |
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| address | 881-146 Kamioda, Kamikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture |
Kansai Snow Play Recommended ski resorts for families with children: Up Kannabe Ski Resort Snow Amusement Park / Hyogo
" Up Kannabe Ski Resort "teeth, About 15 minutes from the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway, Hidaka Kannabe Kogen IC. Osaka ・ Kobe Ski resort in Toyooka City, about 2.5 hours away from is.
The slopes at Up Kannabe Ski Resort are
80% of the slopes are for beginners and intermediates
Moreover, the course is wide and perfect for beginners, making it a relaxed slope.
Perfect for kids trying skiing for the first time
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There is also a "Kids Way" moving walkway that you can ride on while still wearing your skis, so you can have fun while still feeling safe and secure.
Even children who have never skied or snowboarded before or who are too young can enjoy this course.
Snow Amusement Park
There is also a play area called "!"
The vast site of approximately 48,000 square meters includes
Snow Merry-go-round
"or
Fluffy play equipment
There are various attractions such as the above!
Explore the snowy world by controlling it yourself.
Snowmobile experience
" is so fun that even adults can get hooked
!
Come enjoy the snowy world with your whole family!
| Business period | Mid-December 2024 to late March 2025 |
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| address | 59-78 Kurisuno, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture |
Kansai Snow Play Recommended ski resorts for families with children: Biwako Valley Ski Resort Snow Play Snowland/Shiga
Located in the Biwako Valley ski resort, Snow Land "teeth, A very popular snow play spot for families with small children !
Osaka or Kyoto It is about an hour's drive from the summit station of the ropeway. You can reach the summit without taking a lift Once you get off the ropeway, you can start skiing right away.
In this snowy world at an altitude of 1,100m, you can enjoy sledding and other snow activities.
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In the free area, you can have fun however you like, playing with the play equipment, making snowmen, and more!
Snow play items are available for free
(Only sled rental is subject to a fee.) You are also welcome to bring your child's favorite items.
Snow play Snowland itself Admission is free So, being able to enjoy it at a bargain price is one of the reasons for its popularity. !
Lake Biwa Why not enjoy a wintery experience with the whole family in a setting with a spectacular view of the surroundings and snow to your heart's content?
| Business period | Scheduled to be announced in November |
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| address | 1547-1 Kido, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
Enjoy playing in the snow with your kids in Kansai!
This time,
Kansai
(
Hyogo
・
Shiga
Recommended snow play spots for families with children in
was featured.
You can enjoy playing in the snow at ski resorts, snow parks, and hotels with well-equipped facilities, so it's easy to get involved.
Snowshoeing
In addition to the above,
Skiing and snowboarding
There are many ways to enjoy snow, such as playing on playground equipment!
Depending on how you play,
Even small children under elementary school age can enjoy it.
So come and enjoy a special winter experience with the whole family!
*The content of this article is current as of November 2024.
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