Gunma shares borders—and easy access—with Niigata to the north and Nagano to the west, opening up a range of ski and snowboard opportunities both inside and outside the prefecture.

Gifu is packed with great snow and great culture!

Snowboard through "ice monsters" in Yamagata!

These hidden winter animals are just too cute!

There are 16 ski and snowboard resorts in Iwate Prefecture, most located on the western mountainous region near the border with Akita Prefecture.

Your guide to the top slopes in Fukushima!

Some of the best powder in Japan is only a day trip from Tokyo!

Nagano is easily accessible from Tokyo, offering an incredible range of Olympic-level slopes!