Best of Japan · Ranked
Best places to ski in Japan for families
The best places to ski in Japan for families are Happo-One (Hakuba), Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47. Ski-school access, onsen to soak in, places to stay and eat, and terrain that suits mixed abilities. Our read from onsen, accommodation and terrain.
This ranking is our read from the data (Japan doesn't publish a single difficulty/family grade) — use it as a starting point, not gospel.
Tip: ★ shortlist your favourites, then compare up to 3 side by side — each scored by 🐻 Yuki Recommends.
- 1. Happo-One (Hakuba)Nagano · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 8.7 m/yr🛏 from ¥6,000♨ 8 onsen - 2. Hakuba GoryuNagano · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 8.7 m/yr🛏 from ¥3,465♨ 8 onsen - 3. Hakuba 47Nagano · Medium
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 8.7 m/yr🛏 from ¥5,980♨ 8 onsen - 4. Tsugaike KogenNagano · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 8.7 m/yr🛏 from ¥5,500♨ 5 onsen - 5. Hakuba IwatakeNagano · Medium
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 8.7 m/yr🛏 from ¥5,500♨ 8 onsen - 6. Niseko UnitedHokkaido · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 14.5 m/yr🛏 from ¥2,020♨ 7 onsen - 7. Appi KogenIwate · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 6.1 m/yr🛏 from ¥4,400♨ 4 onsen - 8. Shiga KogenNagano · Large
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 10.3 m/yr🛏 from ¥4,000♨ 2 onsen - 9. Madarao KogenNagano · Medium
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 9.3 m/yr🛏 from ¥4,500♨ 2 onsen - 10. Ryuoo (Kita-Shiga Kogen)Nagano · Medium
onsen, places to stay + mixed-ability terrain (our read)
❄ 10.3 m/yr🛏 from ¥4,000♨ 8 onsen
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