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Awesome Powder Paradise in Tohoku

HOME > Japan’s Local Treasures > Awesome Powder Paradise in Tohoku

18 snow resorts in Aizu, one of the heaviest snowfall regions in Japan

Fukushima Prefecture

Head to Aizu in the northern region of Japan’s main island of Honshu for powder snow resorts still little known by international skiers and snowboarders. Some of the 18 Aizu ski resorts are on the impressive Mt. Bandai, while others are nearby on Mt. Adatara or near Lake Inawashiro. The resorts in this area are typically free of crowds and offer affordable accommodation, lift tickets, and dining options.

Located in Fukushima Prefecture, Tohoku, the Aizu ski resorts boast some of the heaviest snowfalls in Japan and opportunities to experience authentic Japanese culture.

Visit Tsuruga Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu to learn about the local history and the samurai lifestyle of days gone by. Stay in a traditional ryokan inn to enjoy Japanese hot springs, cuisine, and lifestyle before and after skiing or snowboarding. Take a look at the accommodation options in the hot spring resort town of Atsushio Onsen if you would like to experience snow and spas during your ski holiday in Japan.

How to get there

To Aizu area:
From Tokyo Station, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Koriyama Station (1 hour 20 minutes), then take the train from Koriyama Station to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (1 hour 20 minutes), then and board a bus to your destination (45 minutes).

To Inawashiro/Urabandai area:
From Tokyo Station, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Koriyama Station (1 hour 20 minutes), then take the train from Koriyama Station to Inawashiro　Station (40 minutes), then and board a bus or taxi to the Inawashiro or Urabandai ski resort areas.

6838-68 Sarashinashimizudaira, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima-ken