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Fuji Panorama Resort

Boasting magnificent panoramic views from Yatsugatake to Mt.

A comfortable ski resort boasting an 85% sunny weather rate. In addition to seven unique slopes, there is a snow park, which can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. The most distinctive feature of the resort is the long course, which runs 3 km long with a spectacular view of Yatsugatake and Mt. Linden slope, which has a maximum slope of 27 degrees, is located in the middle of the course, but it is a flat single slope that is beautifully maintained, so it is a must-do challenge. The Larch slope and the neighboring Alpine slope are connected to form a heart-shaped slope, making it popular as a lovers' mecca.

Snow trekking through snowy forests is also very popular

Ski boards, snowboards, boots, and accessories can all be rented, and schools are available for beginners. The kids' park is also recommended for families with children, as they can play in the snow, sled, and tubing.
Snow trekking with snowshoes is also available. The course from the summit gondola station to the top of Mt. Irikasa offers an exhilarating 360-degree view of Mount Fuji as well as the southern, central, and northern Alps. Fuji and other mountains in the southern, central, and northern Alps. Looking for animal tracks on the snow and feeling the serenity of the snowy forests are unique winter experiences awaiting you.

Fujimi Panorama Resort

• 6666-703 Fujimi, Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano MAP
• About 10 minutes by car from JR Fuji Station, or about 7 minutes from the Suwa Minami IC on the Chuo Expressway.
• About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Fuji Station
• December 120 (Sat), 2025 - April 5 (Mon), 2026
  Lift 8:30-16:30 (Sat., Sun., national holidays from 8:00)
  Gondola 8:30-16:00 (last downhill at 16:30)
• No holidays
• Lift ticket (Sun) 6,000 yen for adults (junior high school students and older), 2,000 yen for elementary school students, 5,700 yen for seniors (50 years old and older), etc.
• 0266-62-5666
• Free of charge
• For details on hours of operation and lift ticket prices, please check the website.

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Fujimi Kogen Ski Resort

Family-friendly ski resort for families with children

This is a skiing-only ski area, and snowboarding can also be enjoyed only during night skiing. For intermediate and advanced skiers, the center slope with a maximum slope of 26 degrees and 600 meters is recommended. It is perfect for practicing high-speed carving turns. On the other hand, the Romance Slope is popular among beginners. The wide range of gentle slopes allows you to practice in a relaxed and comfortable manner.
A must-visit is the "Forest of Creation, Mochigo no Oka Observation Deck," a 3-minute walk from the top of Lift 1. Fuji (3,776m), Kitadake (3,193m), and Okuhotaka (3,190m), the top three highest mountains in Japan.

Well-equipped playgrounds for kids

In "Kids Land," there is a sledding slope, a snow strider area, an animal amusement park with animal-shaped fluffy equipment (air play equipment) and slides, and a UFO slider course. On weekends, mascots also make appearances. You can dance with them and take pictures with them. Also open on weekends and holidays is a mini zoo where visitors can interact with alpacas, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
Lunchtime and après-ski are also endless fun. Restaurants offer a wide variety of authentic Western cuisine, including pizzas baked in a stone oven. Next to the ski area is the Happouen Shika-no-yu hot spring Property, where the green natural hot spring will warm your body gradually.

Fujimi Kogen Ski Resort

• 12067 Sakai, Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano MAP
• About 10 minutes drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station, or about 8 minutes from Kobuchizawa I.C. on Chuo Expressway
• Daytime: December 20, 2025 (Sat) - March 22, 2026 (Mon) 9:00 - 16:00 (~16:30 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
  Night time: every Saturday from 18:00 to 20:20, from January 10 (Sat) to February 21 (Mon), 2026
• No holidays
• Lift ticket (Sun): Adults (junior high school students and older): 4,500 yen, children (up to elementary school students): 3,400 yen, seniors (60 and older): 3,800 yen
  Night skiing ticket: Adults 2,000 yen, children 1,500 yen, seniors 1,700 yen
  Kids Snow Land: 1,200 yen (free for children under 3 and over 65)
• 0266-66-2932
• Free of charge

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Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort/Highland Park

Popular with families for its spectacular views and variety of courses

A ski resort spreading out at the foot of Yatsugatake. Riding the 1,100-meter-long Panorama Lift, you can reach the summit of the mountain at an altitude of 1,900 meters in a single stroke. Enjoy exhilarating skiing and snowboarding while gazing at beautiful mountain views, including Mt. The 1,200-meter-long A Course for intermediate skiers and snowboarders is at the center of a well-balanced layout of slopes for advanced and beginner skiers, as well as a snow park. The highlight of the park is the Fantasy Park, which can be enjoyed by both adults and children. With a variety of items such as banks, pocojans, and waves, the park has a reputation for improving one's skiing skills just by skiing.

Let's enjoy playing in the snow with parents and children!

For families, Snowland is a great place to enjoy playing in the snow. The sledding slope is 100 meters long, and the sledding is very challenging. Moreover, since you can easily go up to the top of the slope by snow escalator, you can ski as many times as you like. Snow striders and "carousels," in which visitors ride on tire tubes and spin on the snow, are also very popular. Free rental items such as plastic skis and sleds are also popular with children.
If you get hungry, head to the Kiyosato Cafe, where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. The menu includes pasta, pizza, meat dishes, Italian beer and wine, and more.

Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort/Highland Park

• 8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kiyosato Station
  Approx. 30 min. from Nagasaka I.C. on Chuo Expressway
• December 13, 2025 (Sat) - April 5, 2026 (Mon) (tentative)
  Center House 8:00-17:00
  Lift 8:30～16:30
• No holidays
• Lift ticket (Sun) 6,900 yen for adults (junior high school students and older), 5,500 yen for elementary school students, 6,000 yen for seniors (55 years old and older), 3,000 yen for infants (3 years old to under elementary school students)
  *Advance tickets with special discount are available on the web.
• 0551-48-4111
• Free of charge
• For details on hours of operation and lift ticket prices, please check the website.

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Yamanashi, Hakushu/Oshiro no Mori Famous Water Park "Beruga

Try your hand at making popular baumkuchen!

Beruga, located in Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, is a large park with a campground, hot spring properties, and restaurants. A variety of Experience menus are available throughout the year, and one of the most popular is "Bonfire de Baumkuchen Making. The process begins with the preparation of the bamboo "wick," and once the dough is made and a bonfire is built, the dough is dipped into the wick and roasted over a fire. It is fun to watch the baumkuchen gradually grow in size as the process is repeated over and over again. It will be even more fun to compete with friends and family members to see who can bake the best baumkchen.

▼ Making baumkuchen by bonfire de baumkuchen
Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays *inquire for weekdays
Time: 10:30, 13:30
Fee: 2,500 yen per baumkuchen (for about 4 people)
Note: Reservations required by phone (0551-35-4411 / closed on Wednesdays)

Experience baked sweet potatoes in a winter forest

Along with baumkuchen making, "bonfire with fallen leaves" is another popular activity. As the name implies, participants gather fallen leaves from the forest to make a bonfire. If you bring sweet potatoes, you can also enjoy baked potatoes. While chatting around the bonfire, let's wait for the sweet potatoes to be baked until they are delicious. Don't forget to adjust the heat level by adding fallen leaves when the fire gets low. The warmth of the bonfire and freshly baked hot potatoes will make you forget the cold.

Bonfire with fallen leaves
Period: Usually from November *Subject to cancellation in case of strong winds, etc.
Hours: 9:00-15:00
Fee: From 1,000 yen per hour
Remarks: Accepted at the Information Desk

Yamanashi Hakushu-Oshiro no Mori Meisui Park "Beruga" (Forest of Hakushu and Oshiro)

• 8056 Hakusu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 20 min. by car from JR Kobuchizawa Station or JR Nagasaka Station.
  Approximately 20 minutes from Sudama I.C. on Chuo Expressway
• 9:00-17:00
• Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday, closed the following day)
  Open all year round during GW and summer vacation periods.
• Admission: Normally free
  200 yen per person for elementary school students and older during GW and summer vacation periods
  Free all year round for Hokuto City residents, guests of "Beruga" and campground guests.
• 0551-35-4411
• Free of charge