By MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Compiled Report
As the year draws to a close, many families have started planning their winter holiday and Chinese New Year trips abroad. Ski resorts that are affiliated with or located near family-friendly facilities are popular among travelers from all over the world, and those offering professional childcare services allow adults to hit the slopes without worry. Want to experience skiing and snow activities? Take this opportunity during the holidays for a family snow adventure.
The Green Plaza Joetsu Hotel boasts a ski area covering approximately the size of 214 Tokyo Domes—truly spectacular. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
No. 1: Angel Grand Hotel Echigo-Nakazato (Echigo-Yuzawa)
Located in Niigata Prefecture, the “Angel Grand Hotel Echigo-Nakazato (Echigo-Yuzawa)” enjoys a highly convenient location, with the “Nakazato SNOW WOOD Ski Area” and the “Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Area” within walking distance, offering skiers and snowboarders a variety of choices. The ski practice area in front of the hotel features a “Children’s Snow Park” enclosed by safety fences, allowing kids to safely enjoy the thrill of tire sledding and have fun on sleds. In addition, the hotel provides comprehensive childcare facilities suitable for children aged 1 to 6, so parents can confidently leave their little ones in the care of professional babysitters, giving them peace of mind to enjoy the snowy slopes and quality time together.
The Angel Grand Hotel Echigo-Nakazato in Niigata Prefecture has professional babysitters to take care of children while parents ski. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
No. 2: Green Plaza Joetsu Hotel
The “Green Plaza Joetsu Hotel” in Niigata Prefecture features the affiliated “Joetsu International Ski Area,” which spans approximately 10 million square meters—about the size of 214 Tokyo Domes. Its vast expanse offers a wide variety of diverse and challenging slopes. In addition to an on-site childcare center for guests, the hotel has also created a dedicated children’s play paradise called the “Snow Playground” right in front of the property. The playground is equipped with snow bikes, tire sledding, and various outdoor play equipment, allowing children to play to their heart's content in the snow. Moreover, the hotel offers a rental corner for the latest models of alpine and snowboarding gear, so guests only need to bring light luggage for a hassle-free stay.
No. 3: Okuhakuba Onsen Green Plaza Hakuba Hotel
Situated in Nagano Prefecture, the “Okuhakuba Onsen Green Plaza Hakuba Hotel” offers 16 different slopes, providing a rich selection for visitors. For example, the “Hakuba Cortina Ski Area” located right in front of the hotel features a width of 200 meters—perfect for beginners to practice freely. There’s also a special slope with a maximum gradient of 42 degrees and a summit elevation of 1,400 meters, ideal for advanced skiers to race down. The hotel also houses the “Cortina Fantasy Village Children’s Park” and a childcare center, offering snowmobiles and sledding activities specifically for children. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s large public bath using the resort’s own hot spring source and a scenic rock bath with views of the ski slopes, perfect for relaxing tired muscles after skiing and soaking in soothing bliss.
The “Okuhakuba Onsen Green Plaza Hakuba Hotel” features 16 different slopes for both beginners and seasoned skiers to enjoy. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
No. 4: Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen Yuzawa Tōei Hotel
No. 5: Tangram Nozawa Tokyu Resort Hotel
Want to go on a skiing trip during the holidays? Consider choosing a specialized hotel with its own ski slopes. Not only do these provide the best terrain for expert skiers, but they also allow families traveling together to let their children safely enjoy the thrill of skiing.
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