Top Ten Ski Resorts in Japan for Beginner Snowboarders

Japan is home to some of the best snow sport resorts in the world.  If you’re new to winter sports like snowboarding, then consider visiting one of these Japanese resorts for your fist snowboarding holiday.

• Appi Kogen Ski Resort – With high-quality accommodations this resort is one of the best in the Tohoku Region.  Novice snowboarders can learn the basics at the resort’s ski school and even try their hand at the rails in the snow park.

• Furano Ski Resort – One of the most famous ski areas in Japan, Furano is a popular destination for snowboard enthusiasts. Forty percent of the terrain caters to beginners, so it’s ideal for those just starting out.

• Hakuba – The Hakuba Valley is located in the Japanese Alps.  With ten ski resorts and terrain that is suitable for the beginner snowboarder to the advanced; Hakuba has something for everyone.

• Kagura – This three-in-one ski resort incorporates the areas of Kagura, Mitsumata and Tashiro.  With only a handful of red and black runs, Kagura skews to the beginner snowboarder with a plethora of green runs.

• Niseko Village – Novice snowboarders can take advantage of the Niseko Village Snow School, a Ski Association of Japan and Niseko United accredited school.  With group and private lessons, beginners can learn the snowboarding basics however the choose.

• Nozawa Onsen – Ranked among the top in Japan for size and snow quality, this resort is a great destination for snow sports.  The mountain base offers wide, gentile terrain, which is ideal for the first-time snowboarder.

• Mount Tomamu Ski Resort– Located in central Hokkaido, this resort caters to all levels of snowboarders, from families with children to the ultimate snowboarder.  The resort even offers snowboard lessons for the first-time snowboarder.

• Rusutu Resort – This resort is located in Hokkaido and offers groomed pistes for snowboarding beginners and private snowboard lessons.

• Sapporo Kokusai Resort – Known for its 100 meter-wide slopes, this resort, located in the Sapporo region, is enjoyable and safe for beginners.

• Shiga Kogen – Made up of several ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is a well-rounded snow sport destination.  The terrain is varied and offers beginner slopes and moguls, making it a good destination for the snowboarder who is just starting out.

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