Ski Resorts near Tokyo There are plenty of great ski resorts within easy reach of Tokyo that serve as good, cheaper alternatives to the famous slopes of Niseko in Hokkaidō. You can even go skiing or snowboarding as a day trip from Tokyo at ski resorts like Gala Yuzawa , or the amusingly named Snow Town Yeti on Mount Fuji. Introduction of snow resorts in Niigata,Japan.Niigata is one of the heaviest snow fall areas in Japan. It is a powder snow heaven where snowfall reaches up to an adult’s waist height during the high winter season. Many of the ski slopes are easily accessible from the train stations and highway interchanges, and are easy to get to from Tokyo. Niigata is known for its rich harvest of rice, and One ski resort near Tokyo that is of particular mention is GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort (ガーラ湯沢). It takes only 74 minutes from JR Tokyo Station (東京駅 Tōkyō-eki ) via the Jōetsu Shinkansen (上越新幹線)—furthermore, GALA Yuzawa Station (ガーラ湯沢駅 Gala-Yuzawa-eki ) is directly connected to the ski slopes, so access Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti, endearingly known as just "Yeti" by its many visitors is located in the tranquil prefecture of Shizuoka. Yeti is perhaps best known for being the first resort to open for business in Japan during ski season. Here are some useful information about how to get to there from the Tokyo Metropolitan area, along with some reasons that make this resort on Mount Fuji draw The region, which shares a border with Niigata, is blessed with heavy snowfall, tall peaks and pristine-quality powder, all less than 300 km from Tokyo. Alts Bandai Snow Park & Resort. Many of Aizu’s best known ski resorts are found at Mount Bandai (1819 m), affectionately nicknamed “Aizu Fuji” due to its familiar shape. During the ski season, infrequent buses to Yeti Snow Resort depart from Gotemba Station (60-75 minutes, 1570 yen one way), Mishima Station (70-80 minutes, 1830 yen one way) and Fuji Station (90 minutes, 1870 yen one way). Set tickets, which combine the round trip by bus and a 1-day lift pass are available at a reduced cost. Hokkaido’s backcountry enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that the Niseko area now has a large-format printed backcountry map covering 50 different ski routes spanning the Niseko Range, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Shiribetsu. It comes from the Hokkaido Wilds team who, for the last five years, have been documenting their adventures in the Hokkaido We’ve compiled a list of top things to do and places to visit in Karuizawa. 1. Old Karuizawa Ginza Shopping Street. Old Karuizawa Ginza, or Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza, is a shopping street bustling with tourists. This 50-meter street is lined with restaurants, cafes, accessory and souvenir shops, galleries, boutiques and more. Other Karuizawa, Ueda & Kusatsu Pages. 0267-42-5588. November to April*. Lift tickets range from JPY7000 to JPY7500. From Tokyo Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Karuizawa Station - 65 to 75 minutes / JPY5490. Once at Karuizawa, shuttle buses or taxis will take you onto the resort in under 5 minutes. Read on to discover the best glamping spots in Tokyo, Japan. 1. Sleek and comfy dome-shaped tent (from USD 207) Show all photos. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this glamping site offers gorgeous dome-shaped tents that are sure to provide a memorable holiday. 7DuH.