Sakae Club Ski Field

The beauty of skiing in Japan, apart from the great snow, is the sheer number of resorts. Snow Country has its fair share with a wide range of resorts across the whole region. Many people tend to head to the same one over and over but it is well worth heading out to explore a new area from time to time.

One of the better kept secrets is Sakae Club Ski Field just over in Nagano. It has a good range of runs and is ideal for the family with some easy, open runs. There are also great views from the top.

There are plenty of events going on throughout the season. One of our favorites is their Lucky Monday which happens every Monday from mid-January to mid-March; a day ticket is just 1,000 yen on Mondays. At that price you really have no excuse not to check out Sakae Club Ski Field.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this weekend will see Valentine's chocolate up for grabs with a chocolate lucky dip.

There are lots of great accommodation options close by if you fancy a slightly longer stay.