Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Yuzawa / Uonuma Area

  • Naeba Ski Resort
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    4.0
    281 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Mikuni 202
    This resort has close to 20 runs served by 13 gondolas and lifts including Dragondola the world’s longest gondola at 5481 meters. Mt. Naeba is a large ski complex that also includes the Kagura Tashiro Ski Resorts that are connected by gondola. The Naeba Prince Hotel is directly adjacent to the resort grounds. It sees many visitors for the ski resort in the winter and the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL that is held in the summer.

    Have stayed here twice - February 2019 & 2020. Easy access from Tokyo (about 80 minutes) via the bullet train then shuttle bus to resort. Great skiing and enjoyed our stay. A big resort, but can be...

  • Joetsu Kokusai Ski Area
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    3.5
    172 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Kabanosawa 112-1
    This ski area is located on the slopes just outside the JR Joetsu Line’s Joetsu International Skiing Ground Station. The various ski slopes, spanning an area into which 214 Tokyo Domes would fit, range from advanced level courses with a highest gradient of 38 degrees, to slopes which beginners can happily enjoy. There are also two types of half pipes for both skiers and snowboarders to use. Because the ski slope is on the northern side of the mountain, it has abundant snowfall, and skiers can also enjoy the powder snow. Additionally, there are sled-only courses and snow games slopes exclusively for children, so the whole family can have fun.

    a wide skiing resort. I went there 3 times for skiing. have different categories for skier. I was also used for international ski championship. close to JR train station. it was wonderful experience.

  • Maiko Snow Resort
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    4.0
    121 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Maigo 2056-108 Maiko Snow Resort
    This all-season resort is just off the Kita-Kanto Expressway’s Shiozawa Ishiuchi Interchange. The ski slope consists of 26 courses in total, the longest of which, is approximately 6,000 meters. There are three different areas, catering to all levels, from children and beginners to advanced level skiers. Visitors can also enjoy using the Snow Scoots and Snow Motos to explore, or to walk around using snow shoes. There are outdoor leisure facilities for auto camping, glamping and barbequing in the summer. Additionally, visitors can enjoy playing with their dogs at the Dog Field. There is a free shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

    it is a wide ski resort. you can not explore whole area in one day. you should go there again to find complete spot for enjoying ski. it is better to have a guide to take you to every corner of area...

  • Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
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    4.0
    78 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Tsuchidaru 5044-1
    This ski area is a five-minute drive from Yuzawa Interchange. The slopes, located 1,000 meters above sea level, are accessed by one of the world’s largest ropeways. The ski area has a great variety of courses for all ability levels. These include the expert-level Aoikeshi Course with its maximum slope of 28 degrees, the wide intermediate-level Kisuge Course, the beginner-level Panorama Course that lets people glide down Mt. Omine at a relaxed pace, and Snow Land. The ski area connects directly to Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort at the peak, giving guests even more course options. Visitors can also take a bath Komakusa no Yu, the natural hot springs spa located in the cable car’s lower end station.

    Smaller ski resort in the area, but a good one for kids and beginners. Even at the very early season, they already have good snow. There were a lot of small kids learning how to ski and snowboard and...

  • GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa Chihira 1039-2
    This ski resort is directly linked to the GALA Yuzawa Station. The Cheers gondola rises up to the ski slope’s central area, from which point skiers can choose from any of 17 courses. The snow is of high quality, perfect for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers, and the ski resort is directly linked to the Shinkansen train line, making it even convenient. In addition, a skiing and snowboarding school officially recognized by SAJ/JSBA has been opened, and instructors with a wealth of experience carefully construct lessons according to their students’ levels. The resort also has a full range of facilities, including hot springs, a lounge and a day-care center.
  • NASPA Ski Garden
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    4.0
    102 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa 2117-9
    Snowboarding is not allowed at this pure ski resort located a five-minute drive from Yuzawa Interchange. The resort is popular with families with children looking to enjoy skiing at a relaxed paced. Eight well-balanced courses suited for all ability levels are available. Powder lovers are sure to love the ungroomed expert courses. Small children not yet used to snow can play in the snow at the resort’s Kids Garden. A hotel, NASPA New Otani, is located at the base of the resort.

    Most definitely a great place for families. It was my birthday and the resort is skiers only. Spacious & convenient as we like going around the snow town.

  • Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
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    4.0
    36 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Yamaguchi 1610
    This ski resort is located alongside the JR Joetsu line, on Minamiuonuma’s Mt. Hakkai. Placed on a gently sloping mountain ridge, the courses run from the peak to part-way down the mountain, with steep gradients. The ski resort is best known for its intermediate and advanced level slopes, but it does also have courses for beginners. The Mt. Hakkai Ropeway extends from the ridge to the summit of the mountain, at an altitude of 1,147 meters, and on a clear winter’s day, there is a breathtaking panorama all the way from the North Japan Alps to the Sea of Japan. Additionally, a ski school officially recognized by the Ski Association of Japan is held here, with beginners to intermediate skiing and snowboarding lessons.

    The skiing resort is located in Minamiuonuma city, Niigata prefecture. It takes around 10 minutes by driving from the station Urasa. You can bring by your own snowboarding and skiing equipment...

  • NOU BUTAI (Agrarian Stage) Snow-Land Agrarian Culture Center, Matsudai
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    4.0
    46 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Tokamachishi Matsudai 3743-1
    At this comprehensive cultural facility located close to Matsudai Station, visitors can experience Matsudai Snow-Land Agrarian culture and art. In the building, designed by a Dutch architect group, beauty can be felt both indoors and in the outer areas as a single artwork. Inside the hall, you can catch a glimpse the lifestyle of the rural community coexisting with nature as well as an artist space. The satoyama slopes surrounding the museum act as a large field museum, and a number of works by famous artists such as Yayoi Kusama’s “Tsumari in Bloom” are always on display.

    Matsudai Nohbutai in one of the two places in the art field area that is neara train station. Other than a Yayoi Kusama piece just outside Matsudai station and a piece in the side of the rice fields...

  • Joetsu Kokusai Playland
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    4.0
    58 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Kabanosawa 112-1
    This water adventure park surrounded by great natural beauty is one of northern Japan's largest. The mountain resort-style park features a number of pools and thrilling attractions like their 150 and 100 meter-long Water Bobsleigh slides, their raging Wild River raft slide, a large pool and a pool for kids. The park also has various attractions you can enjoy without getting wet, such as a merry-go-round and go karts. The park also has foot baths where guests can warm up their cold bodies.

    8月の下旬に利用したのですが、晴れていても少し肌寒い。 そしてプールの水は冷たい。 大プール横のちびっこプールが一番温かく感じました。 小さい子向けのちびっこプールが大プール横と、上の遊園地の方と2か所あります。 どちらも幼児用の短いスライダーもあるので、ひたすらスライダーで遊ぶ子供たち。 スライダーの種類が多いプールだったので子供たちは大満足の様子でした。 激流を下るワイルドリバー、子供と一緒に...

  • Tokamachi City Museum
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    4.5
    28 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Tokamachishi Nishimotochou 1-382-1
    This museum in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, houses and displays historical and cultural artifacts from Tokamachi based on the theme of “snow, textiles and the Shinano River”. There are a lot of models, dioramas, and archaeological finds etc. displayed in the museum which introduce in chronological order the history of the Jomon period through to modern times. You can also see artifacts relating to Tokamachi textiles which show the tools that were used and resourcefulness of the people in their daily lives in this region of heavy snow. The flame-style pottery, excavated from the Sasayama site in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, are the most outstanding items exhibited in the museum and have been designated as National Treasures.

    十日町市まできて国宝の「火焔型土器」を見ない手はないと、大地の芸術祭アート鑑賞の合間を縫って訪ねた。2020年に新博物館として開館したという白い建物は、縄文土器や雪の結晶をグラフィック化した外壁が目をひく。エントランスを進むと「縄文時代と火焔型土器のクニ」という展示コーナーがあり、その一角に国宝展示室がある。「火焔型土器」は縄文時代中期に新潟県エリアで栄えた土器様式で、燃え上がる炎を象ったかのよう...

  • Yuzawa Kogen Ski Area
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa 490
    This ski resort is located approximately five kilometers from the Kan-etsu Expressway’s Yuzawa Interchange. Forest Adventure activities and kayaking can be enjoyed here in the summer. The slopes’ difference in height is 244 meters, with the highest gradient being 32 degrees and the longest skiing distance 2,000 meters, there are courses suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers. There are also “mock” courses such as the Mogul course, where you can just glide at your own pace to learn the required actions and new skiers can enjoy learning how to ski before they know it. There is a free shuttle bus from the JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station’s west exit.

    湯沢高原スキー場に来た時は必ず。 12時からなので 朝1番からスキー 12時には終わりにして 空いている時入ります。

  • Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi Yunotanimogawa Ootori 1317-3
    This springtime ski paradise is located on the other side of the Okutadami Silver Line tunnel. Because this area sees heavy snowfall, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding from the start of winter until around Golden Week in spring. (Although the ski area does temporarily close in the case of very heavy snowfall.) The gentle slope from the mountain peak is popular with beginners to intermediate level skiers. The course, which goes through a natural beech forest, is used by cross country runners as well. Visitors can enjoy gliding over the powder snow in the first skiing season of each winter. Ski lessons are by reservation only.

    12月最後の土日で行きました。降雪はかなりありましたが重い。新雪に突っ込むとこけます。 12月にスキー場行くことなかったのでこんなものかもですね。 山頂のとこが滑りやすかったかも。 始業時のリフト待ちは50人ちょい。 シルバーラインはトンネルなので意外と快適です 一時除雪で封鎖してましたが。

  • Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Ishiuchi 1782-2
    This ski resort is a five-minute drive from the Yuzawa Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway or a six-minute drive from the Shiozawa-Ishiuchi Interchange. There is also a shuttle bus from the JR Echigoyuzawa Station that takes around 10-minutes. The first rope-tow started operating at this long-standing ski resort in 1949. Now the ski resort covers 236 hectares with 15 lifts, boasting a difference in elevation of 664 meters, and 4,000 meters in length. With two half-pipes and a snow-park suitable for everyone from beginners to experts this ski-resort is also very popular with snowboarders. They also hold various classes and night time activities.
  • Iwappara Ski Area
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Tsuchidaru 731-79
    This long-established ski area was built in 1931, and covers the southeast slopes of Echigo-Yuzawa’s most famous mountain, Mt. Iijisan. The single slope, which then spreads out part-way down the mountain, is one of its main characteristics. Beginners can relax and ski with confidence on the gentlest Wide Burn slope of just six degrees. For advanced skiers, there are other courses that require higher level skills, such as the Giant Course with its slopes with a highest gradient of 35 degrees. There are many facilities and programs which can be enjoyed by parents and children, such as lessons which cater to children of all ages from three years and above, and Kids Paradise with its snow games.
  • Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science “Mori no Gakko” Kyororo
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    3.5
    24 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Tokamachishi Matsunoyamamatsuguchi 1712-2
    This is a natural science museum built in nature-rich satoyama (village-vicinity mountain) in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. It introduces many displays related to the heavy snows of the satoyama as well as exhibits made in cooperation with local residents. The permanent exhibition includes the “Forrest Aquarium,” a display of aquatic life in the rice terraced area, an area introducing the lifestyle of the town in the snow, the local resident’s ‘treasures’ as well as an area for creative works. There is also a variety of experience programs such as a nature observation tour, rice making experience, and a woodworking experience using natural wood.

    越後妻有「大地の芸術祭」の折、ボルタンスキーの遺作といわれる「森の精」やその他のアート作品を鑑賞するために立ち寄った。アート作品はともかく、驚くのはその外観。キョロロの建物外壁は鋼鉄の板、つまり鋼板で全面サビで覆われている。雪深い里山の生物多様性に関連した展示や体験プログラムで里山を学べる体験型の自然科学博物館で、様々な混入標本もあり昆虫好きには嬉しい施設だ。塔に設えたイルミネーションや巨大昆虫ビ...

  • Yuzawa Ichigo Mura Strawberry Farm
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Kandatsu 750-1
    This all-weather pick-your-own strawberry farm, Uonuma's first, is a five-minute drive from Yuzawa Interchange. Open from January to the end of June, people of all ages can enjoy picking strawberries rain, snow, or shine. Guests can pick sweet and juicy Echigohime strawberries (a variety exclusive to Niigata Prefecture) raised with great attention to their watering and cultivation in the farm's three big greenhouses. The farm is wheelchair accessible, as the strawberries can be picked without bending over and the greenhouses were built with wide passages. Visitors can choose to either take home their strawberries or enjoy the all-you-can-eat option. The farm also has a rest area where you can eat your strawberries.

    On April 2019 as part of our Gala Yuzawa Package tour we opted to visit and try strawberry picking at Yuzawa Strawberry Farm. Getting there takes 15 mins by bus which departs every 1 hour from Gala...

  • Suhara Ski Area
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    4.5
    5 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi Suhara 1846-13
    This ski area located a 30 minute drive from either Koide Interchange or Horinouchi Interchange in Uonuma City is known its great views. You can overlook the peaks of Mt. Sumondake, Mt. Asakusadake, and the Echigo Sanzan (three mountains of Echigo). Its diverse slopes, which can be enjoyed by both skiers and snowboarders, alternate between steep slopes suited for experts and gentle ones suited for beginners. The slopes can also be rented out at night (from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) by individuals or groups for events, competitions, or even dates (reservation required).

    初心者から上級者まで楽しめる多彩なコースと様々なパークが楽しめます。 もちろん、小さな子供でもそり滑りが楽しめるレクリエーション広場もあって家族で楽しむのにぴったりだと思いました。

  • Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Tokamachishi Matsunoyamamamizushima 909
    This ski area located near Matsunoyama Hot Spring Village in Tokamachi City is known for the high snow quality of its slopes. It has a range of slopes suitable for people of all ability levels. One of these is its Champion Course, which features uncompacted snow. The ski area also boasts great views of Mt. Naeba, Mt. Hakkai, and Mt. Makihata, also known as Echigo Sanzan (Three Mountains of Echigo). Their restaurants offerings include their simple yet addictive special niku miso (a condiment made with meat and miso paste) noodles and handmade onigiri (rice balls) made with Uonuma Koshihikari rice grown locally in Matsunoyama.

    十日町に行ったときに近くを通りました。このあたり、行きどころですから、大小さまざまなスキー場があり、そのひとつです。国際的なスキー場ではないですが、家族でのんびり滑るのには良さそうです。

  • Yuzawa Fishing Park
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Tsuchidaru 6191-512
    Visitors to this leisure facility located in Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma County can enjoy fishing in a mountain stream surrounded by a lush green forest. You can show up empty-handed and fish with either live bait or lures (there is a separate area for fishing with lures). The facility has a fish grilling area where you can cook the rainbow trout, char, and cherry salmon that can be caught in its mountain streams, as well as a barbequing area. Visitors can also try catching fish by hand in a stone-lined watering hole. Once in a while, someone will catch a rare wild sculpin.

    エサ釣りは貸しざおがある。ルアーコーナーもある。子供づれでお父さんやお母さんが嬉しそうに釣れた魚を竿にぶら下げたまま係員に渡して調理してもらっているのが微笑ましい。同じ漁協が経営していた大川フィッシングパークは、係員の感じが大変悪かったが、こちらは感じが良い。渓流釣りの餌が足りなくなった時に、こちらで買い求めるが、ぶどう虫1パック20匹入り七百円は割高。

  • Koide Ski Area
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Niigata Uonuma-shi Aoshima 1609 General Ski Center
    This ski area is surrounded by the Three Mountains of Echigo and the mountains of Uonuma. The area has a simple and easy-to-understand layout, making it a place where everyone from, from beginners looking to try skiing for the first time to those looking to improve their skills, can have fun. The Miharashi no Yu Komamiday-use hot spring bathhouse is located a one-minute walk from the ski area and is the perfect place to warm up after a cold day skiing. The bathhouse’ waters are said to beautify the skin and promote warmth retention, preventing post-bath chills. Another great thing about the ski area is that provides ski equipment rentals (advance reservation required).

    JR上越線とローカル線の只見線の乗換駅である小出駅から徒歩10分以内、小出公園内にあるスキー場です。 しかし、今年は暖冬で見事に雪がなく、休業していました。 展望台からは魚沼川に囲まれた小出の市街とバックの山々が美しく見えました。

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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