Your Complete Guide to Skiing in Chubu
Practical insights on 22 ski resorts across Chubu, with honest reviews and planning advice for your next ski trip.Exceptional powder snow combined with Japanese cultural experiences.
Why Choose Chubu for Skiing?
Live WebcamsWhat Makes Chubu Special
- ✓Powder snow
- ✓Japanese culture
- ✓Onsen hot springs
- ✓Unique skiing
Best For
- •Powder skiing
- •Cultural experience
- •Hot springs
Peak Season: January to March
22 Ski Resorts in Chubu
From beginner-friendly slopes of Akakura Onsen through to the advanced terrain of Madarao • Live webcams available
22
Resorts
262
Total Lifts
472
Total Trails
7,071ac
Skiable Area
Filter & Sort Resorts
Showing 22 of 22 resorts
Akakura Kanko
Weather Today:
Light drizzle15°C
6
Lifts
10
Trails
124 ac
Resort Size
740m
Base
1,500m
Summit
760m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
30%
30%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Akakura Onsen
Weather Today:
Light drizzle15°C
14
Lifts
14
Trails
74 ac
Resort Size
650m
Base
1,200m
Summit
550m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
50%
30%
20%
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Gala Yuzawa
Weather Today:
Light drizzle13°C
11
Lifts
16
Trails
173 ac
Resort Size
358m
Base
1,181m
Summit
823m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
45%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hakuba 47
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain9°C
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Lifts
8
Trails
79 ac
Resort Size
820m
Base
1,614m
Summit
794m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
40%
25%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Hakuba Cortina
Weather Today:
Light drizzle16°C
7
Lifts
16
Trails
124 ac
Resort Size
872m
Base
1,402m
Summit
530m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
30%
15%
15%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Hakuba Goryu
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain9°C
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Lifts
17
Trails
297 ac
Resort Size
750m
Base
1,676m
Summit
926m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
40%
20%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
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Happo-one
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain9°C
22
Lifts
13
Trails
544 ac
Resort Size
760m
Base
1,831m
Summit
1,071m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
45%
20%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Ishiuchi Maruyama
Weather Today:
Light drizzle14°C
15
Lifts
23
Trails
289 ac
Resort Size
256m
Base
920m
Summit
664m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
40%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Iwatake
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle13°C
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Lifts
26
Trails
309 ac
Resort Size
750m
Base
1,289m
Summit
539m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
50%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Kagura
Weather Today:
Light drizzle10°C
19
Lifts
32
Trails
418 ac
Resort Size
620m
Base
1,845m
Summit
1,225m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
37%
40%
19%
4%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Karuizawa
Weather Today:
Light drizzle14°C
8
Lifts
16
Trails
74 ac
Resort Size
940m
Base
1,155m
Summit
215m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
50%
25%
25%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Lotte Arai
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle15°C
6
Lifts
14
Trails
524 ac
Resort Size
329m
Base
1,429m
Summit
1,100m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
36%
36%
20%
8%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
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Madarao
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle16°C
14
Lifts
44
Trails
309 ac
Resort Size
910m
Base
1,350m
Summit
440m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
35%
30%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Myoko Ikenotaira
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain9°C
6
Lifts
10
Trails
148 ac
Resort Size
760m
Base
1,500m
Summit
740m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
45%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Myoko Suginohara
Weather Today:
Light drizzle15°C
5
Lifts
16
Trails
222 ac
Resort Size
731m
Base
1,855m
Summit
1,124m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
40%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Naeba
Weather Today:
Light drizzle10°C
14
Lifts
24
Trails
484 ac
Resort Size
900m
Base
1,789m
Summit
889m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
40%
25%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Nozawa Onsen
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain14°C
19
Lifts
36
Trails
734 ac
Resort Size
565m
Base
1,650m
Summit
1,085m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
30%
30%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Ryuoo
Weather Today:
🌧️Slight rain12°C
8
Lifts
12
Trails
62 ac
Resort Size
850m
Base
1,930m
Summit
1,080m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
40%
25%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Seki Onsen
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle14°C
18
Lifts
4
Trails
74 ac
Resort Size
900m
Base
1,210m
Summit
310m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
20%
50%
30%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Shiga Kogen
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle7°C
49
Lifts
100
Trails
1483 ac
Resort Size
1,340m
Base
2,307m
Summit
967m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
50%
36%
14%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Tsugaike
Weather Today:
Moderate drizzle12°C
16
Lifts
14
Trails
484 ac
Resort Size
800m
Base
1,704m
Summit
904m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
50%
30%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Yuzawa Kogen
Weather Today:
Light drizzle13°C
5
Lifts
7
Trails
42 ac
Resort Size
330m
Base
1,170m
Summit
840m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
40%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Planning Tips for Chubu
From Our Research
Combine skiing with onsen visits and Japanese cultural experiences
How It Compares: Some of the world's best powder snow conditions
Planning Questions
Best time to ski in Chubu?
January to March typically offers the best conditions. Check individual resort pages for specific timing and current snow reports.
How do these resorts compare globally?
Some of the world's best powder snow conditions
What is the best ski resort in Chubu?
For beginners, Akakura Onsen offers excellent learning terrain, while Madarao provides the most challenging slopes for advanced skiers. Check our detailed resort profiles below for specific recommendations.
Can I ski multiple resorts in Chubu?
Chubu has 22 ski resorts. Check individual resort pages for information about multi-resort passes and connections between ski areas.