1 hour from Tokyo｜Karuizawa Ski Resort Even beginners can enjoy skiing❄️

If you want to experience real snow fun but don’t want to go too far, Karuizawa Ski Resort might be the perfect choice for you❄️🎿! This ski resort is located in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, with super convenient transportation 🚄. It only takes about 1 hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo. You can almost see the snow trails as soon as you get off the train 🏔️, which is a great plus for beginners or short-term travelers! Although the scale of Karuizawa Ski Resort is not as large as the large ski resorts in the mountains of Hokkaido or Nagano, it is friendly, convenient and has new facilities👍. There are spacious beginner ski slopes suitable for beginners⛷️, and there are also a few intermediate routes for you to practice. The best part is that it’s usually one of the earliest ski resorts to open in Japan every year 📅, with the snow season starting in November! It doesn’t matter if you don’t ski🙅♀️, the Prince Shopping Plaza next to it allows you to enjoy the snow scenery while shopping🛍️❄️, and there are many cafes and dessert shops to replenish calories🍰☕. It is also suitable for the whole family, because there is also a children's snow play area here 👨👩👧👦, where children can make snowmen, play with snow basins, and have a lot of fun⛄. 📌 Tips: - Difficulty of the snow trail: Mainly beginner level, suitable for beginners and families 👶👩👦 - Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo for about 1 hour, and then walk for 10 minutes to the ski resort🚶♂️ - Equipment rental: There is a rental service on site, including clothing and boards. - Opening hours: from mid-November to the end of March every year (depending on the weather)📆 🎫 Ticket and rental fees (based on the 2024 winter season) 💡 Prices may vary slightly due to seasons or official adjustments. It is recommended to check the official website for the latest information before departure🔍 One-day ski pass: - Adults (junior high school students and above): Approximately ¥5,500 to ¥6,500 - Children (elementary school students and younger): Approximately ¥4,000 to ¥5,000 - Half-day ticket (morning or afternoon): from about ¥4,000 Equipment rental: - Skis/snowboard set: about ¥4,500/day - Ski suit set (top + pants): about ¥3,500/day - Gloves, goggles, hats and other small items: can be rented or purchased separately (approximately ¥500 to ¥1,500) ✅ It is recommended that beginners choose the "full rental plan", which is more cost-effective and convenient! 🏨 Accommodation suggestions If you plan to stay overnight in Karuizawa, you may want to consider the following options: ⛷️ Accommodation near the ski resort: - Prince Hotel Karuizawa: It’s within walking distance to the ski resort, super convenient! 🛏️ - Ski accommodation package: Some hotels offer breakfast + ski ticket package, remember to book early📣 🚉 Around Karuizawa Station: - Multiple Japanese-style B&Bs and designer hotels, with prices ranging from ¥8,000 to ¥20,000💴 - Suitable for travelers with a more flexible budget or who want to experience different accommodation styles🏠 #GlobalTravel Japan Japan Travel Tokyo Karuizawa Skiing