Gunma Prefecture

When is the best time to enjoy skiing in Japan? Here’s a summary of the characteristics of each season

Great access from Haneda or Narita airports! 4 excellent ski resorts close to Tokyo

Ikaho Onsen, to get away from your daily life. Enjoy the hot spring and feel special after skiing.

Places that can be enjoyed even in the winter snowfall! 6 recommended sightseeing spots in the Gunma area famous for its onsen!

Oana Ski Area: A little-known resort you’ll practically have to yourself

Kawaba Ski Resort: Powder Snow At A Huge Mountain Side Resort

Norn Minakami Ski Resort: An Urban-Style Resort Offering Night Skiing

Manza Onsen: Onsen Village On A Gunma Mountaintop Close To The Stars

5 Amazing, Must Visit Onsen Villages In Gunma Prefecture

Akasawa Snow Park - lots of facilities for beginners and kids

Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort - popular amongst advanced skiers/snowboarders for its powder snow slopes

The Fujiwara Snow & Spa Resort is made up of gentle slopes that are fun for the whole family

Minakami Kogen Ski Resort, offering a host of kid-friendly snow activities

A ski center directly connecting to the car park! At the Kawaba Ski Resort, it’s fun just playing in the snow!

Okutone Snow Park, where you can enjoy skiing from morning until evening, and which boasts a maximum course running distance of 4,000 meters

Hodaigi Ski Resort - a great ski destination less than an hour away from Tokyo, and equipped with a day-care center!

White Valley Ski Resort - less than 2 hours away from the Tokyo metropolitan area, with a diverse and exciting array of courses!

Enjoy the winter at Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan’s most famous onsen villages

A complete introduction to the charms of Tambara Ski Park, a ski resort chock-full of beginner-oriented courses

Norn Minakami Ski Resort - Gunma Prefecture ski resort famous for being the easiest to access from Tokyo

After skiing, head straight to the onsen! Enjoy sightseeing and recreation to your heart’s content at the “Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort”

Recommended onsen you should definitely check out - this is where you can enjoy Karuizawa in the winter!

Horseback trekking & a host of other winter activities in Karuizawa - besides skiing!

Sightseeing spots to enjoy Karuizawa in the winter - also popular amongst locals!

Beginner skiers should definitely check these out: the “Select 3” ski resorts near Tokyo that are easy to ski