We have moved into September and the humid summer temperatures seem to be gone for the time being. Although winter is a few months away yet, September always sees the first of the Early Bird Lift Offers hit the internet, so it feels as if...
It is spring already in Yuzawa and we have had some pretty warm weather of late. Much like the rest of Japan, the cherry blossoms have made a really early appearance. This does give us the chance to get some photos of cherry blossom with...
Winter 20/21 been a tough winter for ski instructors and snowboard instructors in Japan with only domestic customers able to take lessons. Everyone is grateful that the resorts are open though, and it has been a great snow year so the extra free time has...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It has been an amazing winter for snow far, and conditions in resorts have been fantastic, with plenty of days enjoying the deep powder for which Japan is well-known. We get many questions about backcountry in Yuzawa and Minami Uonuma. If you are looking for...
Snow Country Instructors это команда опытных инструкторов по горным лыжам и сноуборду, базирующихся в Yuzawa префектуре Niigata, Япония. Команда собрана со всего мира и обучает на разных языках. Доступно обучение горным лыжам и сноуборду на русском языке.Основная привлекательность города Yuzawa в близости к Токио. От...
Yuzawa has some great resorts for learning to ski and snowboard. Most resorts have a good beginner area and first run, and recently many of them have been investing in improving the experience for first-time and beginner skiers and boarders.We have written before on the...
There are some good discounts floating around this year from reduced rate shinkansen fees, travel subsidy campaigns (currently on hold), and also Niigata Prefecture subsidising lift tickets.The discount lift ticket program is called the Oniwari Campaign and also extends to rental equipment at the resorts....
One of the best things about coming to this region is the range of accommodation options available. There is something for everyone at all budgets, from rental apartments and houses, classic ryokans, family-run lodges, and hotels. The latest travel initiative in the Snow Country Region...
It is the start of winter here in Yuzawa. While we wait for the main snow to hit and all the lower resorts to open, the early season skiing and snowboarding takes place at Kagura. If you haven't been there at this time of year...
New season, new challenges! One of our top tips for avoiding crowds this winter is trying a new discipline, so how about snowkiting...