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....
Cheap lift tickets for resorts in Yuzawa and Minami Uonuma is a topic we get lots of questions about and even though it is still just August some early bird ticket offers are appearing already. Surf&Snow have got some offers up for Iwappara, Gala Yuzawa, Kandatsu...
We've had snow for the last few days and the whole town a little dusting of white over it at the moment. (You can check out some photos on our Instagram page.) Things are looking good for the opening day of Kagura Ski Area on...
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 here are some we found in the supermarket today...
Kagura Ski Area Lift Coupon page. Much like the Naeba Lift Coupons we posted about recently, Kagura also have discount coupons that you can use. You can print the coupons, or show them on a screen on your smartphone at the ticket counter. Each coupon is...
With the season almost upon us, inquiries are starting to pour in about the cheap day return trips by bullet train. We've been waiting for more information on this for a while and today the JR SKISKI website was updated. Not much to report other than...
If you are a hotel guest at Naeba Prince Hotel or just coming for a day trip to Naeba Ski Resort, Snow Country Instructors can arrange a ski lesson or snowboard lesson with one of our experienced coaches or instructors. We are your local Naeba...
Maiko Snow Resort is due to open on December 12th 2015, and is one of our favorite resorts for lessons due to their magic carpet lifts and range of runs. They've updated their English information on their page on SnowJapan. There are deals for 19 year olds,...