If you are planning a trip to Japan in winter then you should make sure to take time for enjoying various sports and activities. Winter is Japan brings snow and allows people to enjoy different snow activities. The nature lovers can also enjoy the scenic and iconic sights of the snow capped mountains. Given below are some famous sports and activities, you should consider for having great experience in Japan.

Winter sports and activities in Japan

Snowboarding- It is a famous activity not only in Japan but also all around the world. Gliding effortlessly down the slopes is both fun and challenging for visitors. In Japan, there are many ski slopes like hakuba, niseko, Yuzawa and others where visitors can have the best snowboarding experience. There is also availability of group and individual lessons that are totally in English. These arebest for beginners as they can refine their skills and enjoy the activity safely.

Snowmobiling- if you like adventure and riding vehicles, this is the activity that you can go for. There are open motor vehicles in Japan called snowmobile. Travellers can enjoy this sport in certain areas without the need of a license. The driver can run the vehicle around the mountain area by shifting their whole weight and using accelerator. There are many resorts where visitors can enjoy the drive in the large white field with snowmobile.

Snowshoeing– This activity is basically referred to as a trek which is done on the fresh snow by using special footwear especially designed for travellers waling easily on the top of the snow. You can see many amazing sights during the trek. Visitors enjoy this trip at the skypark as they are able to see the famous Japanese mountains. This activity is always done under the supervision of experts.