5 Best Ski and Snow Trips from Kyoto

Biwako Valley, in the mountains above Lake Biwa, is about the nearest real ski area to Kyoto, and its gondola looks straight down over the water. Day tours handle the bus and the gear rental, so all you need to bring is warm clothes.

3.Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka

Spend a winter day at Hakodateyama Ski Resort with bus transport from Osaka, beginner-friendly slopes, snow play, and family options.

★ 4.3

“We really enjoyed our first Ski Experienced⛷️ Thanks to our tour guide eve, for helping us to enjoy this trip. thanks to our ski teacher.❤️ Will definitely try this again.❄️”

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4.Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka

Take a bus from Osaka to Biwako Valley for snow sports, Lake Biwa views, and a day on the slopes. Compare bus-only and equipment-inclusive plans.

★ 4.7

“Although we only booked the round-trip shuttle bus, the tour guide, Joe, was very earnest and responsible. He's really great because he speaks three languages!”

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5.Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Tour from Kyoto

Ski, snowboard, or play in the snow at Hakodateyama on a Kyoto bus day trip. Compare ticket packages, timing, equipment, and meeting-point tips.

★ 4.3

“Best Japanese tour guide ever! Her name is 'Eve ', the person who does her job with passion and priovides us an unexpected ski trip ! Highly recommended for join her ski trip !”

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