Resorts

We’re in the middle of our first big snowstorm of the winter and getting blanketed in much needed snow. The shovels are out in town and snow-clearing efforts have begun

Somehow we have managed to reach mid-January already. It’s not been an impressive winter for snow compared to an average year but all resorts are open and skiing well. We’ve

A belated happy New Year. We hope 2016 brings you everything that you are wishing for, and if that happens to be snow, you could be in luck. It has

While we are waiting for the snow to arrive (hopefully not long now) we are planning some of our adventures for this winter. The great thing about living here is

We’re still waiting for our first really big snowfall of the season here in Yuzawa. We have a few options for skiing with GALA, Kagura, Tashiro, Naeba and Okutadami all

A bit of snow this week but not quite enough to get everywhere open. A few resort opening postponements, even with a light dusting forecast for tonight. Nevertheless there are

With the snow finally falling in Yuzawa, it is time to turn your mind to getting up here for some playtime on the slopes. The day return packages from JR

It is still early season and it is a slower start to the snow than usual, but we are skiing already. Kagura is open with its snow mat and the

Ski resort openings, fireworks above the slopes and Sky Lanterns are some of the events that are taking place in December in the Snow Country Region with Sakae Club Ski

Keep your eyes peeled for discount coupons for lift tickets when you are out and about in Yuzawa. They pop up all over the place: accommodations, restaurants, information centers, and

Maiko is a great place for ski lessons or snowboard lessons, but for those looking for non-ski activities it is also a top pick. They have a whole page dedicated

Maiko is one of our favorite places to teach as it has great facilities for learners and some really nice slopes to practice on. It is a breeze to get