Tainai Ski and Snowboard area

Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 11.2 km of runs, 8 lifts, top 703 m

In the hills above Tainai on the Sea of Japan side of Niigata, Tainai is the largest ski area in the Kaetsu region. Chairlifts serve a spread of easy and intermediate runs, a dedicated kids’ park helps little ones start, and lit evening sessions run on weekends.