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Ski Resorts Near Tokyo: 7 Ski Areas by Distance
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The short answer
The closest ski areas to Tokyo are Joetsu Kokusai (188 km), Nozawa Onsen (193 km) and Myoko Suginohara (208 km), measured in a straight line from Tokyo Haneda airport (HND); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Nozawa Onsen, with about 42 km of mapped runs.
- 1Joetsu Kokusai · 188 km
- 2Nozawa Onsen · 193 km
- 3Myoko Suginohara · 208 km
- 4Hakuba Happo-one · 218 km
- 5Hakuba Iwatake · 218 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joetsu Kokusai | Niigata Prefecture | 188 km | 931 m (3,054 ft) | 23 km | source |
| Nozawa Onsen | Nagano Prefecture | 193 km | 1,645 m (5,397 ft) | 42 km | source |
| Myoko Suginohara | Niigata Prefecture | 208 km | 1,857 m (6,093 ft) | 21 km | source |
| Hakuba Happo-one | Nagano Prefecture | 218 km | 1,829 m (6,001 ft) | 30 km | source |
| Hakuba Iwatake | Nagano Prefecture | 218 km | 1,283 m (4,209 ft) | 20 km | source |
| Tsugaike Kogen | Nagano Prefecture | 220 km | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | 34 km | source |
| Nekoma | Fukushima Prefecture | 229 km | 1,347 m (4,419 ft) | 23 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from Tokyo Haneda airport (HND) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Tokyo?
Joetsu Kokusai, about 188 km in a straight line from Tokyo Haneda airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Tokyo?
Nozawa Onsen, about 193 km away, with roughly 42 km of mapped runs.
Official sources
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