When winter rolls into Nagoya, it’s not just about warm miso katsu and cozy cafes; it’s also the perfect season to escape to the nearby mountains for a dose of fresh powder and crisp alpine air. Thanks to its central location, Nagoya is an excellent starting point for exploring some of Japan’s top ski resorts. Whether you’re looking to carve down challenging runs, take your first lesson on gentle trails, or just enjoy a snowy getaway with hot springs and local eats, these ski spots near Nagoya promise a winter trip worth bundling up for.
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1. WhitePIA Takasu
Address: 512 Takasucho Washimi, Gujo, Gifu 501-5302, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Check-in 16:30, Check-out 10:00
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WhitePIA Takasu in Gifu is the kind of place that makes a winter escape from Nagoya feel downright effortless, with shuttle bus packages whisking you to the slopes in around 1.5 hours. Tucked into the Takasu Mountains, this resort dishes up north-facing runs, reliable snow, and wide-open terrain that leans slightly toward intermediates but still keeps beginners and advanced riders happy across 13 courses and a longest run of about 2.6 kilometers.
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2. Takasu Snow Park
Address: 3086ｰ1 Takasucho Nishibora, Gujo, Gifu 501-5305, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-16:30
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Takasu Snow Park is where Nagoya’s city energy meets a full-on mountain playground, with shuttle bus packages getting you from Nagoya Station to the slopes in about two hours for an easy, no-fuss day trip. Set high on Mt. Dainichigatake in Gifu’s Gujo City, this resort is one of Western Japan’s largest, offering 12 diverse courses, a super-long run of around 4.9 kilometers, and a gondola that whisks you straight to panoramic summit views.
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3. Dynaland Ski Resort
Address: 3035-2 Takasucho Nishibora, Gujo, Gifu 501-5305, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
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Dynaland turns a winter day trip from Nagoya into an action-packed snow marathon, with round-trip bus and lift pass packages getting you to Gifu’s Gujo City in about two to two and a half hours. Spread across one of western Japan’s largest ski areas, it packs in 18 courses, a longest run of around 3.2 to 3.8 kilometers, and generous opening hours that include early-morning starts and night skiing until 23:00 on many winter days.
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4. Washigatake Ski Resort
Address: 3250 Takasucho Owashi, Gujo, Gifu 501-5303, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
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5. Higurano Kogen Ski Resort
Address: 4670-75 Takasucho Hirugano, Gujo, Gifu 501-5301, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-16:30
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6. Fukui Izumi Ski Resort
Address: 27 Asahimaesaka, Ono, Fukui 912-0203, Japan (Google Maps)
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
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Fukui Izumi Ski Resort is a scenic, mid-sized winter destination about 2 to 2.5 hours from Nagoya in the mountains of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. The resort has wide, well-maintained slopes and a relaxed vibe, making it a hit with beginners, families, and snowboarders who love powder and freeride zones. With five slopes and three lifts, the mountain offers gentle runs for learners and more dynamic courses for intermediates, plus free snow tubing and sled rentals for non-skiers.
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