5 Skiing Tours in Japan to Build a Day Around

1.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 9h 30m · from $243Our pick

Meet your English- or Chinese-speaking guide at Nagano Station, then ride about 80 minutes to a selected ski resort. Your package includes skis or a snowboard, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, and a lift pass. Add a two-hour beginner lesson, ski for several hours, eat at your own cost, and return to Nagano Station the same day.

“The ski activity was remarkable. Everything was well organized and clear. Orlando, the tour guide, was specially very nice and polite. He did everything possible to make our experience the best ever. I would definitely book the activity again!”

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2.Ski or Snowboard Lesson in Shiga Kogen (4Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $184Top rated

Meet Ride Shiga in Shiga Kogen for a private four-hour ski or snowboard lesson led by an experienced instructor. Choose help with first turns, general technique, race and carving, freestyle, freeride, or moguls. Equipment, clothing, lift pass, and lunch cost extra, and pickup may be available.

“Very good and supportive. I would recommend to everyone. Me and my son enjoyed skiing very much. The trainer is very good, skillful and helpful.”

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3.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270

Meet at Nagano Station at 7:40 am for a full ski day with transport, skis or snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, lift pass, and optional two-hour lessons. Staff such as Shawn or Orlando help you get settled, while the chosen resort depends on snow conditions. Return to Nagano Station after about 9 hours 50 minutes.

“I was so glad I didn't try to get to Shiga Kogen on my own means of transportation. This tour will take you safely up into the (very) snowy mountains. As a solo skier, this tour was a great way to connect with others. Orlando, my guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the whole prefecture.”

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4.Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti Winter Ski Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 11 hours · from $49Best value

Travel from Tokyo or Shinjuku to Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti for five hours of snow fun below Mt. Fuji. Choose transport only, ski rental with lift access, a one-hour beginner lesson, or sledding. English, Chinese, and Korean speaking staff assist on the day. Guides such as Juna and Hooni have earned praise for patient, friendly service.

“Juna our guide was amazing. she was friendly with very good English and drove very safely. She is an excellent and extremely patient snowboarding instructor. The trip was very good value for money and we would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a one day ski or snowboarding experience inclusive of equipment, clothing, lessons and transportation.”

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5.Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort Day Trip with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $185

Spend nine hours skiing at Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort, traveling from Sapporo Station by bus. You get skis or a snowboard, boots, poles, helmet, goggles, lift pass, a two-hour lesson, and two more hours to practice. English, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese support is available, with optional skiwear rental and free photos from your instructor.

“Very pleasant trip and really sweet and pacient instructor!”

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