🗺️ Yuhara Ski Resort

About a 2-hour drive from Tokyo via the Kan-Etsu Expressway, this ski resort is easily accessible with a free shuttle bus from JR "Numata" Station. Among the 8 ski trails, 80% are suitable for beginner to intermediate skiers, making it the best choice for children skiing for the first time. The first trail, "Family Snow Trail," which you can access from the first gondola station, is a longer ski run with an average slope of 5 degrees, making it quite gentle. The wide snow trail is perfect for teaching children how to ski or for first-time snowboarders and skiers, allowing both children and beginners to safely enjoy the fun of skiing. The dining facilities are also quite comprehensive, featuring restaurants that offer a variety of children's meals and branches of well-known local ramen shops. Additionally, there is a dedicated "Tamawara Wonderland" for snow play and sledding, where younger children can enjoy playing in the snow. Snowboard and ski lessons taught by experienced instructors are highly praised. There are various courses available to meet the needs of beginners to advanced skiers, as well as family-friendly activities that incorporate snow play themes.

It takes about 2 hours to reach via the Kan-Etsu Expressway from Tokyo, making it very accessible. About 80% of the slopes are beginner to intermediate level, making it quite friendly for families and novice skiers. Ski lessons guided by experienced instructors are also very popular.