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

Popular ranking of recommended slopes for beginner snowboarders in the Kanto, Koshinetsu region
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

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.

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.

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We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Rank

[Nagano, Himegi-daira/Takayama] Enjoy nature to the fullest with snow mountain biking! If you can ride a bike, you're OK! Beginners, families, and women are all welcome! Great value for 2 or more people!

Mountain Cycle Base MEGA Chari
Tateshina, Lake Shirakaba, Kurumayama, Megami Lake, Himegi-daira
8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

2 Rank

[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink - Skating ticket with rental shoes

Meiji Shrine and Meiji Shrine Gaien Ice Skating Rink
Shinjuku and Yoyogi
2,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

3 Rank

[Niigata/Joetsu] A great value day trip package that includes a 1-day lift ticket for Cupid Valley Ski Resort, a meal voucher and a hot spring admission ticket. Up to 1,400 yen off.

Cupid Valley
Joetsu, Itoigawa, Myoko
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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!

4 Rank

[Niigata/Shibata] Excellent access, just 40 minutes by car from Niigata city! Ninox Snow Park 1-day lift ticket and meal package♪

Ninox Snow Park
Niigata, Tsukioka, Agano River
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

5 Rank

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] Mt. Grand View Ski Slope "Cotton Hat" Accommodation Plan ♪ Dinner and breakfast included! Winter season

Mt. Grand View Ski Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
11,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

6 Rank

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] Just for friends and family! A luxurious space! Mt. Grand View Ski Resort Weekday Private Plan♪

Mt. Grand View Ski Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
40,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

7 Rank

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] 7 courses with a variety of variations are attractive♪ Mt. Grand View Ski Resort lift ticket (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Mt. Grand View Ski Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

8 Rank

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] Enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts! 26 courses in total♪ Maiko 1-day pass (1-day ticket for ski lifts and gondolas)

Maiko Snow Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

9 Rank

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] The view and the varied courses are appealing! Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort lift ticket♪

Hakkai Mountain Ski Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
3,200 circle 2,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

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.

10 Rank

[Niigata/Echigo Yuzawa] Enjoy ski slopes for beginners! NASPA Ski Garden One-Day Lift Ticket♪

NASPA Ski Garden
Yuzawa and Naeba
5,000 circle 3,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

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

Popular ranking of 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

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

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
Business period December to April
Opening times Weekdays 8:30~
Weekends and holidays: 8:00~

Recommended Plans

[Gunma, Kawaba Village] Perfect powder snow ♪ Kawaba Ski Resort lift one-day ticket (includes meal voucher + gift certificate)

Kawaba Resort
Numata, Oigami, Oze
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

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

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
Business period Late November to early May
Opening times 7:30-17:00

Recommended Plans

Cupid Valley

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

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
Business period Late December ~
Opening times 9:00〜17:00

Recommended Plans

[Niigata/Joetsu] A great value day trip package that includes a 1-day lift ticket for Cupid Valley Ski Resort, a meal voucher and a hot spring admission ticket. Up to 1,400 yen off.

Cupid Valley
Joetsu, Itoigawa, Myoko
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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
Business period Late December ~
Opening times 9:00〜17:00

Recommended Plans

[Niigata, Uonuma] Family-friendly♪ Koide Ski Resort lift ticket♪

Koide Ski Resort
Kashiwazaki, Teradomari, Nagaoka, Uonuma (Yunoya)
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

Koide Ski Resort
Kashiwazaki, Teradomari, Nagaoka, Uonuma (Yunoya)
4,400 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

Koide Ski Resort
Kashiwazaki, Teradomari, Nagaoka, Uonuma (Yunoya)
25,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

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

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.
Business period Mid-December to early April
Opening times Usually 9:00-17:00
Night games: 16:00-21:00 (22:00)

Recommended Plans

[Niigata/Shibata] Excellent access, just 40 minutes by car from Niigata city! Ninox Snow Park 1-day lift ticket and meal package♪

Ninox Snow Park
Niigata, Tsukioka, Agano River
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

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

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
Business period Late December to late March
Opening times Weekdays: 8:30-17:00
Weekends and holidays: 8:00-17:00

Recommended Plans

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] Enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts! 26 courses in total♪ Maiko 1-day pass (1-day ticket for ski lifts and gondolas)

Maiko Snow Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

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

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
Business period Late December to late February
Opening times Weekdays 9:00-16:30
Weekends and holidays: 8:00 - 16:30

Recommended Plans

[Niigata/Minamiuonuma] The view and the varied courses are appealing! Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort lift ticket♪

Hakkai Mountain Ski Resort
Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan (Muikamachi)
3,200 circle 2,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

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

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

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
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"

Iizuna Resort Ski Area
Nagano, Togakushi, Obuse
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

[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" ****

[Nagano, Iizuna] 2023-2024 Iizuna Resort Ski Resort "4-hour nighttime ticket" Snowboarding allowed on all slopes

Iizuna Resort Ski Area
Nagano, Togakushi, Obuse
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

[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

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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.

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1 Rank

[Nagano Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort] Snow Training Snowboarding for ages 35 and up! Lessons focused on how to use your body.

Nature
Nozawa, Kijimadaira, Akiyamago, Madarao, Kurohime
17,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This lesson at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort focuses on how to use your body.

2 Rank

[Yamagata, Sakegawamura] Snowboard Session & Sample Shape Production CAMP in Sakegawamura (February 22-23)

Salmonkawa Village Side Riding Promotion Council
Shinjo and Mogami
16,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

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.

3 Rank

[Rusutsu 3H Snowboard Lessons] A completely private lesson for advanced snowboarders! Easily master steep slopes, carving, freestyle tricks, run-tricks, and powder in this lesson☆

SamuraiSnowConcierge
Niseko Rusutsu
50,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

■Learn cool carving and gra-tricks like in the video! ■It's a completely private lesson, so we will proceed according to your level ■A professional with over 20 years of experience and over 2,000 successful students will give you fun lessons Why not try a 3-hour lesson as a trial? You'll be surprised at how quickly you improve☆~~

4 Rank

[Rusutsu 6H Snowboard Lessons] A completely private lesson for advanced snowboarders! Easily master steep slopes, carving, freestyle tricks, run-throughs, and powder snowboarding!

SamuraiSnowConcierge
Niseko Rusutsu
87,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

■Learn cool carving and freestyle tricks like in the video! ■This is a completely private lesson, so we will proceed according to your level. ■A professional with over 20 years of experience and over 2,000 students will give you a fun lesson. This lesson is recommended for those who want to turn on steep slopes! Want to carve with your hands firmly on the ground!

5 Rank

[Rusutsu | Powder Guide] Experience the finest powder snow in the side country! A professional guide will accompany you, so even if it's your first time, you can enjoy powder with peace of mind!

SamuraiSnowConcierge
Niseko Rusutsu
75,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Since you've come all the way to Hokkaido, why not try the finest powder snow that Hokkaido has to offer? ☆The Rusutsu and Niseko areas of Hokkaido are world famous for their powder snow, and powder-loving skiers and snowboarders flock to Rusutsu in search of it. Once you ski on the powder snow in Rusutsu, you'll be hooked.

*The content of this article is current as of November 2024.

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