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Heading to the Japanese snow for your first attempt at snowsports, and feeling a little apprehensive? Wondering what you have let yourself in for? Fear not. You’re going to love

Some people think that there is no apres-ski/party scene in Japanese ski resorts. Japanese skiers and boarders love a drink as much as their international counterparts after (or even before, or

There are loads of different accommodation options in Yuzawa. If you are looking for good value, and a cheap hotel for your winter trip then the local tourist office might

It is Mountain Day here in Japan today, a new national holiday that allows people “to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains.” Lots of people are in

Just an update to our information on Summer Skiing & Snowboarding in Snow Country as we now have a bit more information on the GALA Summer Park. If you can’t wait

It is already July and the cicadas are buzzing outside our window here in Yuzawa. Winter is less than 6 months away and we are sure lots of you are

UPDATE NOV 19 – Due to lack of snow on the upper slopes Kagura didn’t make it’s planned opening date. UPDATE OCT 26 – Yuzawa Park & Muica Snow Resort from

Interesting article from the Japan Times from Jan 2015 called “In Kawabata’s footsteps to Snow Country”. In it, the author recounts the modern day experience of coming through the long

Getting up-to-date information on your vacation destination makes for a relaxing trip, and having someone on the ground that you can trust always helps. If you are coming from Thailand

It is that time of year when people are starting to plan their winter holidays to Japan. Fly over and enjoy the snow, great food, warm hospitality and an onsen.

Many people are already planning their winter ski trips to the Yuzawa area. Our ski and snowboard lessons will begin in late November for the winter 2016/2017 season when Kagura

Kagura closed it lifts for the season on Sunday afternoon which means that our Winter Season 2015/2016 is finally finished. We’ve been open for lessons from November 21st until May