Winter Sports Iwappara Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Smallish, ski resort in Iwappara, just outside of Iwappara that has plenty of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and wide, gentle slopes..
Activities Yairo no Mori Kids Snow Festival 2019 Early Mar Past Event The Yairo no Mori Kids Snow Festival is an annual winter event designed with little ones in mind. Held at Urasa's Yairo no Mori..
Sports & Fitness Awashima Island Bryan Baier Awashima is a small, remote island with amazing scenery and clear blue water perfect for snorkeling.
Camping & Trekking Tochikubo Village Veronica Dow Tochikubo Village - little-discussed facets of Japanese life
7 Activities Niigata City Marinepia Aquarium Kim Bergström Niigata City's Marinepia Aquarium is a great spot for a family friendly day out. The aquarium offers plenty of exhibits and..
Winter Sports Snow Country Instructors, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Snow Country Instructors are based in Yuzawa and give ski and snowboard lessons to all levels and ages. Their service includes..
12 Camping & Trekking Kakuda Cliffs Bryan Baier A ~400m long trail traverses the black lava cliffs at the base of Mt. Kakuda on the Sea of Japan. It is a fabulous stage to watch..
6 Winter Sports Tanigawadake in Winter C. Rio Of all the seasons to climb Tanigawadake, winter is certainly the most dangerous and difficult, but also the most rewarding.