Many people seem to be starting to plan their winter ski vacation to Japan. Yuzawa is an excellent choice with great access from Tokyo suitable for day trip ski/snowboard breaks or much longer stays, and also has many resorts to explore. If you haven't been...
We've posted the dates for Yuzawa Ski Resorts planned openings for Winter 2018/19, and we now have the full list of the resorts further up the valley in Minami Uonuma. For those of you who need a refresher in Snow Country geography Yuzawa resorts would...
We mention this every year but we think it is definitely worth repeating for those that want to get as much time on the snow as possible: don't forget night skiing. A trip to the snow as part of your Japan vacation can mean travelling...
It is still hot here in Snow Country but as August comes to a close we are looking forward to autumn, and then it won't be long until the snow comes. Kagura opens in late November and then it will be all systems go for...
One of the most common questions we get when advising people about their winter ski vacation to Yuzawa / Minami Uonuma is which resort should they choose for their lesson? This area has a huge amount of different options when it comes to ski resorts,...
If you are up for a fully festive weekend then you need to take yourself along to nightskiing at Ishiuchi Maruyama on 23rd & 24th December. Head up the second lift and you will emerge into a Christmas Wonderland on the plateau at the top....
Suberi-meguri is a plan arranged by the local tourist office that offers an accommodation and lift ticket package for those coming to Yuzawa. It tends to be a really good value package and is a yearly offering by the Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Tourist Association (Snow...
It is a sure sign of impending winter - long dormant ski resort websites get a refresh, pre-season discount lift ticket sales, and most importantly, opening dates for the coming season. (These dates are the planned opening dates and for almost all resorts will depend...
When people think of big ski areas in Yuzawa they often mention the Mitsumata, Kagura, Tashiro and Naeba areas that are all linked together. Not as well known, but equally worth an explore if you are in Yuzawa and looking for some good terrain, is...
We've had a few questions about where to meet your instructor recently so here is a little more information.We usually arrange to meet at the resort of your choice (though we are happy to make suggestions if you don't know which of Yuzawa's (or Snow...