ATT.JAPAN × JapanUp! magazine
January 2021 (vol. 159)
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer with great scenery and fun events all over Japan from the north to south during winter. Here are some of them.
1. Niseko Hanazono Resort ニセコHANAZONOリゾート
Hokkaido
A snow resort area that takes pride in its powder snow. Of course you can ski and snowboard, but they also have various programs in which children and adults can enjoy themselves together, such as snow tubing, snowmobile tours and snowshoe tours.
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２．NORTHERN HORSE PARK ノーザンホースパーク
Hokkaido
You can enjoy interacting with horses through activities like horseback riding and horse sledding. Also, they have great snow activities such as mini-snowmobiles, cross country skiing and snow rafting. Handmade soba buckwheat noodles and authentic Western food are available at restaurants.
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3. Shizukuishi Ski Resort 雫石スキー場
Iwate Pref.
The ski slope is right in front of Shizukuishi Prince Hotel. There are various ski slopes and activities for beginners to advanced skiers. Children can fully enjoy the charm of snow in the snow play area. When you get tired, relax in the snow-viewing open-air bath. A starry sky tour by ropeway is also held at night.
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4. Oirase Keiryu Icefall 奥入瀬渓流の氷瀑
Aomori Pref.
An icefall is a waterfall that is frozen by severe cold. The icefall that shines in ice blue when the light penetrates is a superb view of Oirase Keiryu Stream that can only be seen in winter. Hoshino Resort Oirase Keiryu Hotel has an open-air bath with a rising icefall, and hotel guests can join the Oirase Keiryu tour for free. Illumination at night is also overwhelming. You can also experience snowshoe hiking and try your hand at making Oirase Lamps.
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６．RYUO SKI PARK 竜王スキーパーク
Nagano Pref.
From the powder zone to the flat and wide zone, there are various slopes where both beginners and advanced people can enjoy skiing. Non-skiers can play in the snow at the adventure park. At the SORA terrace, which is 1,770 meters above sea level, you can see a sea of clouds if conditions are right.
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7. Biwako Valley, Biwako Terrace 琵琶湖バレイ・琵琶湖テラス
Shiga Pref.
“Biwako Terrace” is a stepped observation terrace located on a mountain that has an altitude of 1,100 meters. You can enjoy a great panoramic view of Lake Biwa. In winter, you can enjoy a fantastic snow scene while relaxing at a terrace cafe. “Biwako Valley” is also a popular ski resort in Kansai.
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8. Rime Ice in Unzen 雲仙の霧氷
Nagasaki. Pref.
Muhyo, rime ice or owder of frost, are ice crystals that can be seen on branches and trees and are formed from sprayed clouds and fog on a day when the temperature is below zero. From December to early March, you can see this fantastic view for an average of 12 to 14 days a month. Let’s go on the Unzen ropeway and see the fabulous muhyo.
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