REGION / JAPAN

Explore Shinetsu

Decide on a base and enjoy the land. A regional stay guide with a focus on snowy mountains.

Niigata Prefecture

JAPAN SNOW GUIDE

GALA Yuzawa

Step off the Shinkansen into the ski centre, for a day trip or a weekend with Yuzawa’s hot springs.

Niigata Prefecture

JAPAN SNOW GUIDE

Kagura Ski Resort

Mitsumata, Kagura and Tashiro: choose your ropeway entrance and where to stay as one plan.

Niigata Prefecture

JAPAN SNOW GUIDE

Naeba Ski Resort

Hotels face the slopes at Naeba, making room breaks part of a day on the mountain.

STAY & EXPLORE

Shinetsu's journey from the area.

Find accommodation near the snowy mountains, hot springs, food, and sightseeing around the area.

Niigata Prefecture

Around GALA Yuzawa

Step off the Shinkansen into the ski centre, for a day trip or a weekend with Yuzawa’s hot springs.

Niigata Prefecture

Kagura and Mitsumata

Your choice of Mitsumata or Tashiro changes the journey from your hotel. Plan an Echigo-Yuzawa base and stops in Mitsumata around the entrance you intend to use.

Niigata Prefecture

Around Naeba Ski Resort

Hotels face the slopes at Naeba, making room breaks part of a day on the mountain.

Niigata Prefecture

Arai and Myoko

Choose between staying within the Arai resort and using a base in Arai town or Takada. Akakura and Myoko Kogen are different locations; compare the ski area and daily transport before choosing your hotel.

Nagano Prefecture

Around Shiga Kogen

A network of ski areas across the highlands. Where you stay shapes how much of the mountain you can enjoy.

Nagano Prefecture

Around Hakuba / Hakuba Valley

A group of ski areas facing the Northern Alps. Choose a hotel by the mountain you want to ski and the village where you want to have dinner.

Nagano Prefecture

Around Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

An onsen town spreading below the ski area. After skiing, walk the village for the public baths and dinner.

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

Continue exploring this area

ATTRACTION

Ponshukan Echigo-Yuzawa

Niigata rice, sake and gifts at Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Plan food and shopping with children separately from the tasting room for adults aged 20 and over.