This is the Snow Country of Kawabata’s novel, and the snow arrives in earnest by late December, often lasting into April. Before heading home, stop at Ponshukan in Echigo-Yuzawa station, where coin machines pour tastings from Niigata’s breweries.
Trade Tokyo for Yuzawa powder on a ski and snow-play day trip, with wide beginner slopes, a family snow park, and round-trip bus transport.
Most Popular★ 4.4“Love it! What a beautiful place, the drives is so kind as well. Thank you!”
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25 reviewsFrom $85.35
Take a Tokyo bus to Iwappara for five and a half hours of snow play or skiing, with transport, resort access, and optional rentals or lessons.
★ 4.8“Trip was smooth and very fun.”
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18 reviewsFrom $68.29
Compare Yuzawa Nakazato’s lift-and-rental package, from its beginner-friendly runs and station access to what you need to bring.
★ 4.8“not too crowded but it was heavily snowing so we cannot maximize the activities. no other activities or gondola”
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18 reviewsFrom $52.49
Compare Tokyo ski transfers to GALA Yuzawa, Naeba, or Hakuba, with private vehicles, flexible timing, optional lessons, and costs to plan around.
★ 4.5“The car rental company's service is first-rate! The driver arrived on time at the pick-up location! I highly recommend renting from them.”
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11 reviews3 hoursFrom $472.95
Trade Tokyo for Niigata powder on a ski and snow-play day trip, with round-trip bus transport, resort time, and options for different skill levels.
★ 4.3“it was nice! 5/5 for tour guide yoyo”
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9 reviewsFrom $68.15
Take a Tokyo day trip to Iwappara for beginner-friendly ski runs, a 634-meter sled slope and family snow play, with round-trip transport and a guide.
★ 4.9“A very chill tour package. I adore Mr Hang our tour guide, very approachable and he speaks english very well.”
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8 reviews5 hoursFrom $68.10