Niigata Airport 2 hr
Mount Tanigawa (1 hr 1)
Scenic mountain with a 1,977-meter peak & known for gentle summer trails & technical winter climbs. Iwappara Ski Resort (15 min) NASPA Ski Garden (13 min)
Towering hotel resort offering skiing & summer mountains activities, a pool, spa & dining options. Kiyotsu Gorge (24 min)
Reached by a tunnel hike, this natural gorge with viewpoints is flanked by cliffs & rock formations. Maiko Snow Resort (12 min)
Winter sports resort for skiing & snowboarding with rentals, plus hot springs & a hotel with dining. Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort (9 min)
Winter sports resort with aerial ski lifts, restaurants, hot springs & children's play areas. Kandatsu Snow Resort (18 min) Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort (15 min) Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort (8 min) GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort (6 min)
In addition to equipment rentals & lessons, this snow resort offers a variety of scenic trails. Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort (20 min) Kagura Snow Resorts (46 min) Hotel Futaba (9 min)
Straightforward rooms in a laid-back hot spring hotel offering a restaurant, a bar & a bathhouse. Naeba Ski Resort (38 min)
Busy winter sports resort offering diverse terrain for skiing & snowboarding, plus lodging & dining. Yuzawa Kogen Panorama Park Alpes (10 min) | 
