Popular ranking of recommended slopes for beginner snowboarders in the Kanto, Koshinetsu region

On this page, Kanto-Koshinetsu Snowboarding Recommended slopes for beginners Special feature!
Recommended ski resorts in Gunma, Niigata, Nagano, etc. We will also provide a thorough introduction to the most popular advance lift ticket rankings across Japan.
Close to Tokyo, lots of courses, rentals available, etc. Find your favorite slope and enjoy your first snowboarding experience this winter.
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Popular ski resorts and lift tickets rankings across Japan
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, All over Japan Ski resort/lift tickets Popularity Ranking "We would like to introduce you to "
Hokkaido, Kanto Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Kansai, etc. Recommended ski resorts and lift tickets from all over the country are ranked.
Ticket contents and prices, Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
Blanche Takayama Ski Resort is often thought of as just skiing... But in fact, there's more to it than just skiing! A mountain bike course has opened next to the slopes, adding a new option for playing in the snow! Mountain biking on the snow is more exhilarating than you can imagine! You'll never forget the sense of speed that's different from cycling, and the sense of unity with nature you experience in the snowy scenery.
[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink - Skating ticket with rental shoes
May 8th to July 20th, 2025 (tentative) Closed due to construction. ・1 minute walk from National Stadium Station on the Toei Oedo Line. 5 minutes walk from Sendagaya Station on the JR Sobu Line. The only skating rink in the city center with excellent access. ・A spacious indoor skating rink that meets world championship standards. ・Open all year round, you can enjoy skating anytime, regardless of the weather.
This is a great value day trip package ticket that includes a one-day ticket for the Cupid Valley Lift, a 1000 yen meal voucher for the restaurant "Blanc Neige", and an admission ticket to the neighboring Yukidaruma Onsen "Kubikino"! It also comes with a discount voucher for 500 yen off rentals and lessons, so it's a great deal!
This is a great deal that includes a one-day ticket to Ninox Snow Park and a meal voucher. One-day lift ticket + meal voucher (worth 1,000 yen). Taking advantage of the slopes of Mt. Niougi, the resort boasts an abundant amount of snow and smooth snow quality. The "Enjoy Course" is a gentle single run with a gentle slope, and is recommended for beginners. There is also a kids' park where children can play in the snow and sled in a large area.
This is an accommodation plan for "Wataboushi" which is operated on the slopes of Mt. View Ski Resort. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the spectacular night view overlooking Minamiuonuma and the slopes. The food is "creative course meals using locally produced ingredients". Enjoy the homemade taste of the ingredients in a spacious restaurant! We also offer beauty treatments and bedrock baths.
This is a weekday private plan for Mt. Grand View Ski Resort, a retro ski resort that evokes the Showa era. Beginners and families with children can enjoy skiing with peace of mind. Of course, snowboarding is also allowed on the entire slopes. This is a ski resort where you can ski at your leisure without having to wait for the lifts.
This is a lift ticket plan for Mt. Grand View Ski Resort, a retro ski resort that evokes the Showa era. Beginners and families with children can enjoy skiing with peace of mind. Of course, snowboarding is also allowed on the entire slopes. This is a ski resort where you can ski at your leisure without having to wait for the lift.
This is a great deal to enjoy Maiko Snow Resort with a one-day lift and gondola pass and various discount benefits. [Maiko Snow Resort] Just one minute from Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway, this is the ultimate short access! A ski resort with 26 courses in 3 areas that can be enjoyed by beginners to experts. The longest run is 6,000m! Rentals, hot springs, childcare, free rest rooms, restaurants, etc.
This is a lift ticket plan for Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort. Have fun with your family and friends as you make your way to the summit. It's a quick trip on the pair lift♪ This ski resort boasts 10 different courses, from the Giant Course with its steep slopes and uneven terrain to a sledding slope that is popular with children.
[Niigata/Echigo Yuzawa] Enjoy ski slopes for beginners! NASPA Ski Garden One-Day Lift Ticket♪
This is a lift ticket plan for the NASPA Ski Garden ski resort in Echigo Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Enjoy skiing at your leisure on the ski slopes. For families, we recommend the Kids Garden. *Please exchange for a lift ticket at the ticket counter.
Recommended slopes for beginner snowboarders in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region

" A ski slope close to Tokyo "or" Recommended slopes in Kanto, Koshinetsu I'm sure many people are researching information such as "."
Currently, Activity Japan is offering tours in Gunma, Niigata, etc. Easy access from within Tokyo Ski resort/lift tickets Accepting reservations for It is.
From here, we will introduce some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Recommended slopes for beginner snowboarders in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region "We will introduce you to "
Gunma
Kawaba Ski Resort
The "First Step Slope" is equipped with a hooded escalator to support children and beginners on their first snowy mountain adventure! You can also rent a snow strider for free.
Location/Address | 2755-2 Yachi, Kawaba Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, 378-0101 |
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Business period | December to April |
Opening times |
Weekdays 8:30~ Weekends and holidays: 8:00~ |
Recommended Plans
This great value lift ticket pack includes a one-day lift ticket, a 1,000 yen meal voucher and a 500 yen gift certificate.
Niigata
Kagura Ski Resort

At Kagura Ski Resort, you can ski on powder snow until early spring! Enjoy a variety of courses with the Dragon Dora, one of the longest in the world, and numerous lifts.
Location/Address |
Mitsumata Station: 742 Mitsumata, Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6211 Tashiro Station: 1066 Mikuni, Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6212 |
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Business period | Late November to early May |
Opening times | 7:30-17:00 |
Recommended Plans
Cupid Valley

Koide Ski Resort (Snow Park Koide) boasts the longest run of 4,000m with 12 courses! It also has a kids' park for children.
Location/Address | 1609 Aoshima, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 946-0043 |
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Business period | Late December ~ |
Opening times | 9:00〜17:00 |
Recommended Plans
This is a great value day trip package ticket that includes a one-day ticket for the Cupid Valley Lift, a 1000 yen meal voucher for the restaurant "Blanc Neige", and an admission ticket to the neighboring Yukidaruma Onsen "Kubikino"! It also comes with a discount voucher for 500 yen off rentals and lessons, so it's a great deal!
Koide Ski Resort (Snow Park Koide)
Koide Ski Resort (Snow Park Koide) is a family-friendly resort where even junior high school students can enjoy themselves at the children's rate! This slope is recommended for beginner snowboarders.
Location/Address | 1609 Aoshima, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 946-0043 |
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Business period | Late December ~ |
Opening times | 9:00〜17:00 |
Recommended Plans
[Niigata, Uonuma] Family-friendly♪ Koide Ski Resort lift ticket♪
This is a family-friendly ski resort, with children's rates for junior high school students and younger. Preschool children can ride the lifts for free.
[Niigata, Uonuma] Family-friendly♪ Koide Ski Resort lift ticket & hot spring bath set plan
This is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates for junior high school students and under. Preschoolers can ride the lifts for free. This plan includes lift tickets and a one-minute walk from the slopes! It also includes a day trip to the hot spring facility "Miharashi no Yukomami."
[Niigata/Uonuma] Family-friendly♪ Koide Ski Resort Lift Season Pass Plan
This is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates for junior high school students and younger. Preschoolers can ride the lifts for free♪ It's a great value season pass plan. ★Please bring a photo ID (3.0cm length x 2.4cm width) when applying. *Please download it from Required Documents/Application Form. *If you do not have a photo, an additional 1,000 yen will be charged.
Ninox Snow Park

Ninox Snow Park is well-known for its abundant snowfall and smooth snow quality. Beginners are recommended to try the gentle "Enjoy Course."
Location/Address | 〒957-0333 Kamisanko Ohira National Forest No. |
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Business period | Mid-December to early April |
Opening times |
Usually 9:00-17:00 Night games: 16:00-21:00 (22:00) |
Recommended Plans
This is a great deal that includes a one-day ticket to Ninox Snow Park and a meal voucher. One-day lift ticket + meal voucher (worth 1,000 yen). Taking advantage of the slopes of Mt. Niougi, the resort boasts an abundant amount of snow and smooth snow quality. The "Enjoy Course" is a gentle single run with a gentle slope, and is recommended for beginners. There is also a kids' park where children can play in the snow and sled in a large area.
Maiko Snow Resort

Maiko Snow Resort is a ski resort with 3 areas and 26 courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experts!
Location/Address | 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6423 |
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Business period | Late December to late March |
Opening times |
Weekdays: 8:30-17:00 Weekends and holidays: 8:00-17:00 |
Recommended Plans
This is a great deal to enjoy Maiko Snow Resort with a one-day lift and gondola pass and various discount benefits. [Maiko Snow Resort] Just one minute from Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway, this is the ultimate short access! A ski resort with 26 courses in 3 areas that can be enjoyed by beginners to experts. The longest run is 6,000m! Rentals, hot springs, childcare, free rest rooms, restaurants, etc.
Hakkai Mountain Ski Resort

Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort is equipped with courses that will satisfy everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, as well as a sledding slope that is popular with families with children!
Location/Address | 56-1 Arakane, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-7235 |
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Business period | Late December to late February |
Opening times |
Weekdays 9:00-16:30 Weekends and holidays: 8:00 - 16:30 |
Recommended Plans
This is a lift ticket plan for Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort. Have fun with your family and friends as you make your way to the summit. It's a quick trip on the pair lift♪ This ski resort boasts 10 different courses, from the Giant Course with its steep slopes and uneven terrain to a sledding slope that is popular with children.
Nagano
Iizuna Resort Ski Area

A ski resort recommended for beginner snowboarders, equipped with a family slope for beginners!
Location/Address | 2755-209 Kawakami, Iizuna-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-1226 |
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Business period | Late December to mid-March |
Opening times |
Usually 8:30-16:00 Night games: 18:00-22:00 |
Recommended Plans
[Nagano, Iizuna] 2023-2024 Iizuna Resort Ski Resort "Daytime 1-Day Lift Ticket"
[2023-2024 season] Daytime 1-day lift ticket 8:30-16:00 (weekdays) Adults 4,000 yen, Middle school students and younger 2,500 yen, Seniors 3,800 yen (tax included) (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Adults 4,500 yen, Middle school students and younger 2,800 yen, Seniors 4,300 yen (tax included) <Special offer> Receive a 100 yen discount coupon for the natural hot spring "Mure Onsen Tengu no Yakata" ****
[2023-2024 season] 4-hour nighttime ticket: 3,000 yen for adults and seniors, 2,000 yen for junior high school students and younger (tax included) ********************************************************************Iizuna Resort Ski Resort is the closest ski resort to Nagano city, just a 30-minute drive away. You can enjoy it to your heart's content even after work.
Recommended snowboarding school plans for beginners across Japan
" I want to learn snowboarding! "or" I'm nervous about my first snowboarding trip... " Many people probably think this way.
For those who are new to snowboarding, you can learn the basics of how to snowboard. Snowboard School The best way to join is is.
Finally, the "Activity Japan" which is currently accepting online reservations Recommended snowboarding school plans for beginners across Japan Here is a recommended ranking of ".
This lesson at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort focuses on how to use your body.
This two-day tour includes a snowboarding session to enjoy the Satoyama terrain at the "Sakegawa Village Eco Park," a campsite surrounded by snowy Satoyama, making a sample shaped snowboard, and a social gathering at a cottage in the Eco Park. Sakegawa Village is a snowy farming village with about 1.5m of snow even on the flatlands, and broadleaf Satoyama spreading around the clear stream "Sakegawa" where salmon swim upstream.
"We'll arrive at Kiroro in the evening, so that day is just for travel..." "The travel days of my trips always end up feeling like a waste..." I'm sure there are many people who have these kinds of concerns. For those of you who feel this way, we have prepared a private night lesson that you can fully enjoy even if you arrive in the afternoon or evening. Since it is a completely private lesson,
Once you've mastered snowboarding, you'll want to take the next step! You'll want to get better at snowboarding! I'm sure there are many people who feel the same way. Snowboarding is a sport that's difficult to become good at even if you practice on your own. However, if you get proper instruction from a professional, you'll get the hang of it in no time and improve.
"I want to take my snowboarding to the next level and challenge myself to step up!!" This lesson is recommended for motivated intermediate and advanced snowboarders! I want to make cool turns on steep slopes, try carving with my hands on the ground, master the tricks and look cool on the slopes! This lesson will make such dreams come true.
*The content of this article is current as of November 2024.