Location: Niigata Prefecture
Top Things to do in Niigata Prefecture
Top 7 Things to do Adventurous in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu
Niigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshu on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata with which it shares the same name.
Restaurants in Niigata Prefecture
1. Snow Country Instructors
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
International Ski and Snowboard School offering fun coaching to all ages/levels in any resort in the Yuzawa area. Experienced, professional instructors dedicated to making your time on the snow as awesome and enjoyable as possible.
Reviewed By Linglingg625
Kinga is a great and patient instructor, my kids enjoyed the lesson very much. Thank you and we will be back again.
2. Powder Recon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
At Powder Recon, you will find an ever-expanding selection of skis and boards available for hire at a competitive rate. We are proud to be working together with Nordica skis to fully equip our rental store with the newest and best all mountain and powder skis on the market. Our boards are provided by local Japanese powder snowboard makers, Green Lab who produce the goods year after year.
Reviewed By Gawsworth - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Much recommended. I've skied lots, all over - and done plenty of group tours in Europe, American and Japan - and this was exactly as promised/hoped. Good value, super organisation/knowledge, fantastic food in decent hotels, and friendly staff/guides. Every group will have differing skills on the mountain, people who can be a bit late getting their boots on etc, but they managed this incredibly well and always with good humour. The group never felt too large, the pace on the hill was quick but never silly, and we were able to have a joke/get to know the guides, while also being reassured they were taking all the avy/safety stuff seriously. I'd say impossible to beat on mainland Japan. We will return and re-book! Bravo Marco and crew!
3. Suginohara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By dalliance47 - Tweed Heads, Australia
Mt Myoko is a much quieter ski area than nearby Hukuba. The area is better catered for families, especially where some are yet to achieve the skill needed to ski like a pro. Of the several resorts on the mountain, Suginohara excels. The wide runs offer many Green and Red (Blue elsewhere) run options. And, for families, kids under 14 ski free. Unlike other resorts nearby, nearly all the lifts are of the newer (fast) style. The only 'downer' is that the (old) access lift often opns after the rest have opened. This means that to enjoy 1st tracks, one must drive a car to the 'base' area. This access lift should open at least 15 minutes (better 30 minutes) before the Gondola. There are plenty of good food options. So, unless you are a black level skier, you will have lots of fun.
4. Naeba Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 276 reviews
Naeba Ski Resort is connected with neighbouring Kagura Ski Resort by Dragondola, Japan’s longest gondola. The entire area is called “Mt. Naeba”, which consists of 4 ski areas and has many fans from home and abroad. Naeba Prince Hotel at the bottom of the ski area has 1,224 rooms and offers various fun experiences such as gourmet dining, shopping and hot springs. The resort has very convenient access from the Tokyo area as it takes just 2 and half hours by train or car.
Reviewed By marilynsE7132ZQ - Toronto, Canada
Great skiing for beginners and intermediates, easy to follow runs if you don’t speak or read Japanese
5. Senkakuwan
6. Yuzawa Kogen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Junteng63 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ski in Yuzawa kogen for 2 days. Powder snow and great snow conditions. Kids will love it. Both begineer and intermediate ski track were magnificent. There are a few restaurants up there so no need to worry. A must visit when you are in the area
7. Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 536 reviews
GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is located in Yuzawa town, Niigata. GALA is the only ski resort in the world with our own Shinkansen (bullet train) station, which easily access from Tokyo only around 80 min. by direct shinkansen from Tokyo station or Ueno station. Our ski resort is well known for snow powder which skiers & snowboarders loved. There are tons of activities for everyone to enjoy such as snow sled, “Kanjiki” snow fun tour, snowmobile sleigh tour, or “Bell of Love” observation deck. Also, variety of restaurants you can enjoy here as well: Japanese cuisine restaurant, Blue Seal from Okinawa, Marion Crepes from Harajuku, and etc. After all activities you can relax in our spa area with Japanese onsen, indoor swimming pool, and outdoor jacuzzi. Then Shinkansen will be ready to bring you back to Tokyo within a few steps to end your day smoothly. Winter season usually open around mid of December to the beginning of May every year.
Reviewed By georgecT1572SF
Great place for a day of skiing just an hour and half from Tokyo, on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train, the train stops right on the sky area, you just walk from the station to the ski premises, renting the ski equipment is fast and convenient, the staff very friendly and English speaking, the scenery was beautiful, it was snowing a little adding some magic to the place, the runs, it was not crowded, it was a day well spent, definitively will return
