Yuzawa Iwappara Ski Resort Snow Play & Ski Day Trip (From Tokyo)

Echigo Yuzawa Iwahara Ski Resort Day Trip: Snow Country Vacation from Tokyo

• Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and head to the winter secret of Niigata Prefecture - Echigo Yuzawa Iwahara Ski Resort! It is one of the birthplaces of Japanese ski culture and has witnessed the golden age of Japanese skiing since its opening in 1931. Known for its vast slopes, healing hot springs, and magnificent mountain views, it is a popular choice for beginners and family travelers.
• Highly recommended for first-time skiers! Iwahara Ski Resort has as many as 20 slopes, 40% of which are wide and gentle green slopes, which are very suitable for beginners with zero experience to practice with peace of mind. Even if it is your first time skiing, you can find fun on the soft snow. Want to challenge yourself with higher difficulty? Red and black slopes also provide advanced experience, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular view of the Echigo Mountains while skiing.
• You can have fun even if you don’t ski! It boasts Japan’s second-longest snow sledding slope, with a total length of 634 meters. Come and experience the exhilarating feeling of extreme snow sledding! There is also a snow park and snow play area specially designed for children, allowing children and adults to run, have snowball fights, and build snowmen safely in the snow.
• Family-friendly & full of atmosphere Iwahara Ski Resort has a core concept of “family-friendly enjoyment”, with not only complete facilities but also a particularly warm atmosphere. Whether it’s skiing, playing in the snow, or taking photos, you can easily gain limited winter happiness here.

After staying for about 6 hours, you will depart in the evening and return to Tokyo, ending a day full of memories in a warm car. The laughter in the snow, the wind in the mountains, and the sparkling white snow - let you feel the purest winter romance in the suburbs of Tokyo.