Ski areas within two hours of Asahikawa station. Asahikawa station is a convenient base for riding mountains in the area.

Within an hour drive from the largest city in Hokkaido are several ski resorts popular with locals.

Ultra popular with foreign tourists, known for continuous snowfall and dry powder snow. It takes a little under three hours drive from Chitose Airport and Sapporo.

Popular destination for Tokyoites, less than 90 minutes on a Shinkansen with access to many different ski resorts.

Known for large amounts of snow, a few resorts are within 45 min driving distance from each other. Accessible by car from Nagano station.

Slightly north of Nagano City a several local midsize ski resorts.

An area between Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen that's close to Nagano City.

Popular area for foreign visitors. The town is easy to get around with many rental shops and restaurants.

On the foothills of Tateyama, an area that is open into late spring. This area is close to Toyama City.

Closest ski area to Nagano City located in Gifu.

Close to Tottori City in west Japan.

On the northern edge of Hiroshima are a series of ski resorts