Niigata in Winter sports (snow activities)

• Age 18～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30

This is a backcountry skiing and snowboarding tour organized by OneDrop. This tour is for hard-working customers who are not satisfied with the slopes! Climb on your own two feet and enjoy the pleasure of skiing down a perfect slope! *Backcountry tours do not teach skiing. Please train your skiing skills on the slopes and learn the basic knowledge before participating. We will take you to a field where even beginners can enjoy backcountry skiing without any difficulty. This is an introductory tour, so if you have experience, please contact OneDrop directly. ~Tour flow~ 1. Gathering First, check in ♪ 2. Briefing and preparation Introduce yourself, discuss the conditions of the day, your physical condition, etc., then change clothes and move to the field! 3. Safety explanation After arriving at the field, we will give a lecture on how to use avalanche rescue gear! 4. Tour starts First, hike up! Let's walk while discussing the drop point! 5. Preparation for skiing When you reach the slope you are looking for, prepare for skiing! It's time to ski! 6. Drop in! After checking the condition of the slope and the reunion place, drop in! Experience the feeling of gliding like never before! 7. If you have the energy, do steps 4-6 again! Have lunch while you're active! Have as much fun as you can while you have the energy! 8. After-talk and disbanding We check for injuries, show photos from the tour, introduce other tours, and then disband.

• Age 18～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30

This is a backcountry skiing and snowboarding tour organized by OneDrop. This tour is for hard-working customers who are not satisfied with the slopes! Climb on your own two feet and enjoy the pleasure of skiing down a perfect slope! *Backcountry tours do not teach skiing. Please train your skiing skills on the slopes and learn the basic knowledge before participating. We will take you to a field where even beginners can enjoy backcountry skiing without any difficulty. This is an introductory tour, so if you have experience, please contact OneDrop directly. ~Tour flow~ 1. Gathering First, check in ♪ 2. Briefing and preparation Introduce yourself, discuss the conditions of the day, your physical condition, etc., then change clothes and move to the field! 3. Safety explanation After arriving at the field, we will give a lecture on how to use avalanche rescue gear! 4. Tour starts First, hike up! Let's walk while discussing the drop point! 5. Preparation for skiing When you reach the slope you are looking for, prepare for skiing! It's time to ski! 6. Drop in! After checking the condition of the slope and the reunion place, drop in! Experience the feeling of gliding like never before! 7. If you have the energy, do steps 4-6 again! Have lunch while you're active! Have as much fun as you can while you have the energy! 8. After-talk and disbanding We check for injuries, show photos from the tour, introduce other tours, and then disband.

• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

After the lecture on the snow, practice driving on the well-maintained experience course. Once you get used to driving, let's go to the wilderness outside the course! It's a non-compacted snow area, so let's enjoy the powder run to our heart's content! *Only Japanese and English are supported.

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Excellent access, just 0 minutes from the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. Full of scenery that can only be seen in winter. Put on snowshoes and go exploring in areas that are usually off-limits to people. Plan description: Snowshoe tour in the snow-rich Echigo Yuzawa area! Meet in front of the station for easy access. Let's go exploring in snowshoes in snowy fields that are usually off-limits to people! Anyone can walk briskly. Enjoy a walk on the snow while taking in the snowy scenery and winter nature. *Pickup and drop-off from nearby accommodations *Please inquire if you are bringing pets.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Fun for parents and children starting with first graders! Parents and children can practice riding together on the compacted snow and leveled Mobile Land. Afterwards, we headed through the forest to the snowy field under the guidance of our guide. You can have the valuable experience of running through the great nature of Shirogane with your children ☆ *We only provide support in Japanese and English.

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

A thrilling walk through the snowy mountains at night! A quiet and mysterious snowfield at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk by the light of your torch. On full moon nights, you can even see a fantastical moonlit scene! Winter nights are the quietest of the four seasons. Why not spend an extraordinary and exciting time, like going out in the middle of the night? *Pickup and drop-off from nearby accommodation *Please inquire if you are bringing pets.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

A thrilling walk through the snowy mountains at night! A quiet and mysterious snowfield at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk by the light of your torch. On full moon nights, you can see a fantastic scene illuminated by the moonlight! Winter nights are the quietest of the four seasons. Why not spend an extraordinary and exciting time, like going out in the middle of the night? *We can also pick you up from nearby accommodations. *Pick-up from nearby stations *Pick-up from nearby accommodations *Please inquire if you are bringing pets.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

The setting is Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, known as one of Japan's snowiest areas. It's full of scenery that can only be seen in winter. Put on snowshoes and go exploring in areas normally off-limits. Anyone can walk briskly. Enjoy a walk on the snow while taking in the snowy scenery and winter nature. Experience the nature nurtured over time, the people who have lived there for generations, and the tranquil countryside where you can sense the presence of the creatures that live there. This tour can only be experienced during this time of year when there is plenty of snow. *Pick-up and drop-off from nearby stations *Pick-up and drop-off from nearby accommodations *Please inquire if you are bringing pets.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 18:45 / 19:30 / 20:15

★About the Snow Night Mega Buggy★ This is an evening-only snow night buggy tour at NASPA Ski Garden in Yuzawa, Niigata. Ride a dedicated buggy around the quiet, illuminated slopes. The greatest attraction of this tour is the fantastic snow scenery, completely different from the daytime. Experienced guides, accustomed to driving on snowy roads, will drive the buggy, so you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery. There's no need to worry about driving or operating the buggy on snowy roads, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for first-time visitors to snow country and those with small children. Since it's suitable for children as young as three, it's also popular for family and three-generation trips. Even those who don't ski or snowboard can fully experience the winter atmosphere unique to snow country. The short experience can be easily incorporated into free time before or after dinner, making it easy to integrate into your travel schedule. This night activity, unique to the snowy Yuzawa region, is recommended for those who want to enjoy snow even without skiing or who want a special nighttime experience. ●On-site instruction will be in Japanese. Please note that for those who do not speak Japanese, communication will be provided using the interpreter function.

• Age 12～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

To put it simply, it ’s a “sluggish sled” that slides down the slope. Operation is not difficult, it is attractive to turn, stop and enjoy easily! Ski & snowboard Even if you can't, you can play plenty.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Children under school age can ride for free. This is a great value season ticket plan. ★When applying, please bring an ID photo (length 3.0cm x width 2.4cm). *Please download the required documents and application form. * If you do not have a photo, you will be charged an additional 1,000 yen. please note that.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Children under school age are free of charge for lifts♪ Various lift tickets and a 1-minute walk from the slopes! This is a plan that includes bathing at the one-day hot spring facility "Miharashi no Yu Komami".

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Free lift for preschool children

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:30

In this experience, you'll walk in kanjiki (traditional snowshoes) through the snow-covered rice terraces. These beautiful rice terraces have been cultivated since ancient times and passed down through the generations. Tokamachi still thrives on the Satoyama lifestyle, centered around the rice terraces. Put on your kanjiki and let your imagination wander back to this traditional local lifestyle. Led by a guide, you'll put on your kanjiki and walk across the snow, blending into the scenery. The view of the winter rice terraces covered in pure white snow is truly breathtaking. After walking for a while, you'll enjoy a special tea time on the snow. You'll enjoy locally harvested natural Kuromoji tea and sweets. Be sure to enjoy this winter experience unique to a snowy country.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Experience a charcoal grill inside a kamakura! You can eat freshly grilled rice cakes. At night, candles are lit in the kamakura. *Fireworks and sake tasting are available as options. *You can grill the anbo (rice cake) from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Our staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can also assist you with an interpreter (fees apply).

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a great value day pack ticket that includes a one-day ticket for the Cupid Valley lift, a 1,000 yen meal ticket that can be used at the restaurant "Blanc Neige", and an entrance ticket to the adjacent Yukidaruma Onsen "Kubikino". There is also a discount coupon that can be used for rental and school at 500 yen off each, so you can use it at a great deal!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

This is a great plan that includes a 1-day ticket to Ninox Snow Park and a meal ticket♪ 1-day lift ticket + meal ticket [1,000 yen] Make use of the slopes of Mt. Proud! The "Enjoyment Course", which has a gentle slope and a gentle slope, is recommended for beginners! There is also a kids park where you can play in the snow and sleigh in a large area, so families with children can enjoy playing in the snow. We are open four days a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

It is a product that allows you to enjoy Maiko Snow Resort at a great price, with various discount benefits on the lift / gondola one-day ticket. [Maiko Snow Resort] 1 minute from Kanetsu Expressway Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC and the ultimate short access! A ski resort with 26 courses in 3 areas that everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy♪The longest running distance is 6,000m! A comfortable resort stay at the convenient all-in-one facility "Day Ski Center" with rentals, hot springs, childcare room, free rest room, and restaurant, and "Maiko Kogen Hotel" directly connected to the slopes!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /1 Day or more

This is a lift ticket plan for Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort. Have fun with your family and friends to the top of the mountain. It's a pair lift in no time ♪ This ski resort boasts 10 courses with different tastes, from the giant course with steep slopes and uneven terrain to the sledding slopes that are popular with children.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /1 Day or more

This is a lift ticket plan for the ski resort NASPA Ski Garden in Echigo Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Enjoy skiing at your leisure on the ski-only slopes. Kids Garden is recommended for families♪ *Please exchange for a lift ticket at the ticket counter.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Just a short walk from our Dancing Snow office, you'll find stunning nature. Climb, descend, snowshoes and enjoy access to pristine forests. Anyone from small children can easily do it ♪ (Please prepare snow boots and boots.) We will take a walk in a safe forest that will be fun for all customers. You can also take a walk on walking skis (skis and boots can be rented), so please feel free to contact us. At noon, we will make a snow table and enjoy a warm lunch together♪ Usually, it is a hot sandwich, but we can change the menu as necessary, such as cheese fondue (we will also prepare wine).

• Age 12～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Dancing Snow's regular backcountry guided tour is a one-day course of Mt. Aim for a peak accessible from the Myoko ski resort. Use lifts and gondolas to get as far as you can, then hike up to the top. Expect approximately 2-3 hours of climbing time, depending on your group and destination. If you have experience and want to enjoy steep slopes and deep snow, please join us.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

In the snowy room called "Hon-yara-do," there is a charcoal kotatsu that does not use electricity! You can eat rice cakes and sweets while sitting in the kotatsu. At night, candles are lit in the Hon-yara-do. *Fireworks and hotpots are available as options. *You can grill the "anbo" from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can also provide an interpreter (for a fee).

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

This is an accommodation plan for "Wataboushi" operated on the slopes of Mt View Ski Resort. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the night view overlooking Minami Uonuma and the superb view of the slopes. The cuisine is a "creative course meal with a focus on local ingredients". Relaxation menus such as esthetics and bedrock baths are also abundant♪ Please spend a relaxing and elegant time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

This is a weekday charter plan for Mt. Granview Ski Resort, a retro ski resort reminiscent of the Showa era. Of course, snowboarding is also possible on the entire surface. It is a ski resort where you can ski leisurely without waiting for a lift.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a lift ticket plan for Mt. Granview Ski Resort, a retro ski resort that reminds you of the Showa era. Of course, snowboarding is also possible on the entire surface. It is a ski resort where you can ski leisurely without waiting for a lift.

• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:20

This is a day trip plan to enjoy playing in the snow at Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort by riding the Joetsu Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point, Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station in the snow country in just over an hour. After a lot of snow, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:20 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a simple explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen. This is a plan for using unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station. Take the free shuttle bus to Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. A bus bound for Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort leaves from the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. (It takes about 20 minutes to get there)④ Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the ticket counter at the time of departure and receive your Smile Kids Park ticket. ⑤ Enjoy Smile Kids Park. Have a fun day playing in the snow! ⑥ Take the free shuttle bus to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station by shuttle bus just like on the way there. Don't miss out on the fun of Echigo Yuzawa Station as a souvenir spot! ⑦ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's also possible.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:20

This is a day trip plan where you can ride the Joetsu Shinkansen and enjoy a ropeway ride and snow play at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting place in Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station in the snow country in just over an hour. After skiing a lot, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:20 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a simple explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the guide book of the plan that you will be given will be only in English.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen. This is a plan using unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station. From the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station, walk for about 10 minutes to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. From the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station, walk through the hot spring town for about 10 minutes to arrive at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort. There is a free foot bath spot on the way, so please try it. ④ Present the electronic coupon at the ticket counter and receive a ropeway ticket and Yukiasobi Park ticket. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure and exchange it for a ropeway ticket and Yukiasobi Park ticket. ⑤ Enjoy the ropeway ride and Yukiasobi Park. Spend a fun day playing in the snow! ⑥ Walk to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station on foot in the same way as on the way there. Don't miss out on the fun of Echigo Yuzawa Station as a souvenir spot! ⑦ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's also possible.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:10

This is a day trip plan to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort by riding the Joetsu Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point in Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Snow Country Echigo Yuzawa Station in just over an hour. After a lot of skiing, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:10 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a brief explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen. This is a plan for using unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station. Take the free shuttle bus to Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. A bus bound for Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort leaves from the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. (It takes about 20 minutes to get there)④ Present the electronic coupon at the ticket counter to receive your lift ticket and Smile Kids Park ticket. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure to receive your lift ticket and Smile Kids Park ticket. ⑤ Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and Smile Kids Park. Have a fun day playing in the snow! ⑥ Take the free shuttle bus to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station by shuttle bus in the same way as on the way there. Don't miss out on the fun of Echigo Yuzawa Station as a souvenir spot! ⑦ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's also possible.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a day trip plan to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort by riding the Joetsu Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point in Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Snow Country's GALA Yuzawa Station in just over an hour. After skiing a lot, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:00 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a brief explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen "To GALA Yuzawa". This is a plan that uses unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen to GALA Yuzawa at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Gala Yuzawa Station. Once you exit the ticket gate, you will be at the ski center. You can start preparing for skiing right away without feeling cold. ④ Present the electronic coupon at the ticket counter and receive your lift ticket. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure and exchange it for a lift ticket. ⑤ Enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy the vast slopes to your heart's content! ⑥ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. Once you've changed, exit the ticket gate and you'll be at the Shinkansen platform. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's possible!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups