9 Winter Sports Fujiwara C. Rio Most people pass through this sleepy little area on their way to Hodaigi or Minakami Kogen ski resorts.
Activities Tanigawadake Rufus Starbuck Mount Tanigawa towers above Minakami town and is much loved by climbers and hikers. The ropeway runs year round and gives great views down the valley.
9 Outdoors Yubiso and its Year-round Beauty C. Rio This sleepy village on the edge of Minakami is the gateway to adventure any time of the year.