Introducing Myōkō Kōgen
A sprawling collection of over 60 ski resorts along the Myōkō-shi mountain range, with massive Mt Myōkō presiding over it all, this area should not be overlooked, particularly since it’s so accessible from Tokyo. Many of the resorts are run by the ubiquitous Prince chain, with ski and snowboard facilities comparable to what one finds in places further north, such as Niseko. No surprise, the season starts later than the Hokkaidō counterparts (early to late December), but it is more than made up for by proximity to Tokyo and Nagano, and for its lack of crowds. Snowboarding is allowed at most of the area slopes.
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For information, check www.snowjapan.com for up-to-the minute stats, maps and reviews. Local tourist information, maps and ski reports are at Myōkō Kōgen Tourist Information (86-3911; 291-1 Ōaza Taguchi; 8.30am-6pm), which is just 100m to the right as you exit Myōkō Kōgen station. There’s also info at Suginohara Tourist Info Centre (86-6000; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, daily during the ski season) at the Suginohara Kankōkyōkai bus stop.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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