From January 13, 2026 to January 20, 2026, you will travel through the three classic ski resorts in central Japan: the powder snow paradise "Kagura Ski Resort", Japan's largest combined skiing area "Shiga Kogen", and the century-old snow town "Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort" with a strong hot spring culture. In addition to skiing on the ski slopes, stroll through the hot spring streets and experience art and cultural museums. Skiing and culture are all in one!

✅ The perfect combination of skiing and hot springs, suitable for beginners and family ski trips

✅ The ski resort has beautiful scenery, rich beginner and intermediate ski slopes and night skiing experience

✅ Stay at Yuzawa Onsen Hotel, soak in the hot springs and enjoy the snow to enjoy the "Kawabata Yasunari-style romance"

 

Welfare Projects

While on the slopes:

1️⃣2 hours of guided skiing every day, 2️⃣Skiing instruction every day, 3️⃣Photography service every day

 

 

Recruitment Requirements

To ensure a harmonious team atmosphere, we hope you will:

1️⃣ Participated in the ski group of UDo Ski Club, 2️⃣ Know basic skiing skills, 3️⃣ Love skiing, 4️⃣ Not pretentious, 5️⃣ Have empathy

 

Unique Craftsmanship

/ Snow Country Secret Land/

Powder snow paradise Kagura + Echigo Yuzawa with stable snow quality + 100-year-old hot spring Nozawa❗️

 

/ Experience Upgrade/

Top ski slopes + limited lunch at Snow Mountain Café + Snow River Café❗️

 

/ Japanese characteristics/

Hand-made soba noodles, snow monkey hot springs, and Jigokudani exploration❗️

 

/ Small group private privileges/

1 driver + 1 leader per car, up to 8 people per team, skiing instruction, photography, private route guide, unreserved sharing❗️

 

Top Ski Resorts

 

01Kagura Snow Resort｜Powder Snow Paradise and Tree Trail Paradise

Kagura Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a hidden treasure in the Echigo Yuzawa area, famous for its rich powder snow and super long snow season. The total area of the ski resort is vast, consisting of three major areas: Kagura, Tashiro and Mitsumata, suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers to explore. Its most popular "Fifth Slide" tree trail is very challenging and is favored by freestyle skiers. Take the cable car to the top of the snowy mountain and enjoy the 360° snow view while skiing. The limited lunch at the mountaintop cafe and the check-in experience at the Snow River Cafe are especially recommended.

 

 

02Shiga Kogen Ski Resort｜All-mountain skiing· One of the largest ski areas in Japan

Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest ski resort with the strongest interconnected ski resorts. It is located in Shiga National Park in Nagano Prefecture. A total of 19 ski resorts are connected, with more than 70 cable cars and a seamlessly connected ski slope system, suitable for continuous skiing and long-distance cruising. The plateau terrain makes the snow here dry and soft, especially suitable for intermediate and advanced players to try challenging areas such as "Monkey Cable Mountain" and "Ichinose". Every year, it attracts a large number of European and American skiers to come for pilgrimage, with a strong atmosphere and excellent snow feeling.

 

 

03Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort｜A famous snow resort where culture and speed coexist

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is one of the oldest ski resorts in Japan and one of the few snow resorts with a century-old ski culture. Located in a traditional hot spring town, you can walk directly to the hot springs in the streets to relax after skiing. The ski resort is famous for its long-distance ski slopes. The Paradise slope is 10 kilometers long and is very suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers to ski all the way to the bottom in one breath. The hot spring street has rich snacks and a strong post-ski culture. It is a destination that perfectly combines skiing and life.

Fees Include

Accommodation, chartered car, tour leader service

 

Fees Do Not Include

Air tickets, visas (can assist with processing), cable car tickets, tickets, meals, equipment, travel insurance

 

This itinerary is simplified. If you need a more detailed itinerary and photos, please contact customer service. All Japan ski itineraries can be customized.