As we get closer to winter and it starts to get colder, staying indoors with friends and enjoying a nice hot pot, oden, or even grilled crab sounds like winter activity.  But what about going outside and playing in the snow. We aren’t just talking about a snowball fight, what about trying skiing or snowboarding? How about checking out the slopes at the local ski resort? 

Beginner, intermediate, or even advanced, there are different courses on the slopes for everyone to have fun on. And if you don’t have gear, don’t worry because the gear is available for rent at the local ski resorts. 

 

Kotobiki Forest Park

[Official Website] (English site)
[Facebook Page]
Open Season: December 13th, 2019  ~  March 7th 2020
*closed 12/30 thru 1/3
Hours of Operation: [weekdays] 8:30 ~ 16:30 [weekends/holidays] 8:30 ~ 17:00
Address: 1151, Sami, Iinan Town, Iishi-gun, Shimane [map]

 

 

Miinohara Ski Resort

Open Season: December 21st, 2019 to March 8th, 2020 *end date is subject to change
Hours of Operation: [weekdays] 8:30 ~ 17:00 [weekends/holidays] 8:00 ~ 17:00
Address: Miinohara, Yakawa, Okuizumo Town, Nita-gun, Shimane [map]
For more information contact Okuizumo Tourism Assocation 0854-54-2504 [website]

Mizuho Highland

[Official Website]
[Facebook Page]
Open Season: December 14th, 2019 ~ April 5th, 2020
Hours of Operation: 8:00 ~ 17:00
Night Skiing Hours: 17:30 ~ 21:00 [every Sat. thru Jan. and Feb. including 1/12/2020]
Address: 6242-19, Ichigi, Ohnan Town, Ochi-gun, Shimane [map]

 

Asahi Tenguston Snow Park

[Official Website]
[Facebook Page]
Open Season: December 27th, 2019 ~ March 8th, 2020
*closed every thursday, except 1/2/2020
Hours of Operation: 8:30 ~ 16:30
Address: 7600, Ichigi, Asahi-cho, Hamada City, Shimane [map]

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