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?
What 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
22
Resorts
262
Total Lifts
472
Total Trails
7,071ac
Skiable Area
Filter & Sort Resorts
Showing 22 of 22 resorts
Akakura Kanko
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
14
Lifts
14
Trails
74 ac
Resort Size
650m
Base
1,200m
Summit
550m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
50%
30%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Gala Yuzawa
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
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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
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
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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
Happo-one
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
15
Lifts
23
Trails
289 ac
Resort Size
256m
Base
920m
Summit
664m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
40%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Iwatake
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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
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
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
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
Madarao
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
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
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
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
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
8
Lifts
12
Trails
62 ac
Resort Size
850m
Base
1,930m
Summit
1,080m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
40%
25%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Seki Onsen
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
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
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
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.