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...
Many people come to Snow Country to spend time skiing and snowboarding, but off the slopes there is also plenty to do, with onsen, awesome food, as well as interesting history and culture all around the region. One of the highlights of winter are the...
It's almost March already, and even though we have had a few days of spring-like temperatures there is snow and cold temperatures on the way. Spring skiing in the Yuzawa area is great. There is usually snow in March, and even when spring arrives and the...
One of our very best days out on snow last season was for the ski tour from Matsunoyama Ski Resort over to Tsunan which follows the route of a trip made by the Japanese royal family in the 50s. Details are now out for that tour...
So you are comfortable on most slopes around the resort and are looking for you next challenge? The other day we accompanied a friend who has taken several lessons with us on the Matsunoyama Royal Backcountry Tour - their first steps into the backcountry. It...
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 been a really slow year for snow by Japanese standards, with lots of resorts having to...
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 that there are plenty of different ski areas to explore. There are several in the...