Yuzawa Iwappara Ski Resort Snow Play & Ski Day Trip (From Tokyo)
- Yuzawa Iwahara Ski Resort in Echigo-Yuzawa boasts a vast landscape and excellent snow quality, making it a popular destination near Tokyo with the charm of both skiing and hot springs.
- The ski resort has a total of 20 courses, 40% of which are beginner-friendly, allowing novices to ski with peace of mind.
- It has a family-friendly area and a 634-meter-long snow sledding slope, allowing both adults and children to fully enjoy the fun of playing in the snow.
- The well-equipped facilities and warm atmosphere allow families and couples to spend an unforgettable winter time.
- Easily experience the romance and purity of the snow country.
What to expect
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.












Reviews
The trip was very good and well coordinated by Yoyo. She was always offering help and knowledgeable about the Iwappara on where to rent snow equipment and where to get food for lunch. Unfortunately, the bus provided was small and full so the group that brought small carry luggages made the bus very cramp. Hope the organizer can make sure ample comfortable bus next time.
evita is very clear on the instruction and helpful during our trip! very recommended.
The original ski place was not open yet, so the place was changed to gala yuzawa instead. We enjoyed the snow fun at gala yuzawa! David, our guide has been very nice and helpful as well.
A very chill tour package. I adore Mr Hang our tour guide, very approachable and he speaks english very well.
Very good experience with family especially the kids, had a good fun time. David was marvellous, attentive and did a excellent tour. 👍.
I didn't expect this also includes a tour guide service. This time, the tour guide Eason was very attentive and patient, and also enthusiastically helped as a translator. He even proactively helped us when he saw us struggling to carry things. I am very grateful to have him on this trip.
Sledding was super fun, and the driver was great!
Evita is a very good tour guide, very helpful
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