The Myoko area offers plenty of great activities off the mountain - Snow Mobile Tours, Snow Shoe Tours & Snow Rafting.
Yukibancho Snowmobile Tours
Enjoy big terrain, long riding time, and breathtaking views!
Yukibancho operate one of the biggest snowmobile tour operations in Japan.
They accommodate for riders of all abilities and experience, offering everyone the chance to explore the amazing Joetsu Myoko Area.
Location: Akakura Onsen Village
Myoko Snowmobile Land
It offers a solo riding experience for those aged 16+ and the chance to ride tandem with an instructor if you are younger.
Snow rafting is also available. You can ride in the rafting boat and get pulled along by the snow mobiles around curves and over bumps. This is great fun for groups and families.
Location: Suginohara
Akakura First Steps Snowshoe Tour
An introductory half-day event geared for individuals, families or small groups who would like to experience the mountains on snowshoes.
Akakura First Steps is a local pro-guided tour featuring a 1/2-day National Park snowshoe adventure by Snowcat at Akakura.
Location: Akakura Onsen Village
Myoko Ikenotaira Snowshoe Courses
There are three courses that have been marked out with numbered sign posts so you can easily find your way around the courses.
You should allow 1-2 hours for each course. The courses are unguided and free to access.
You can print out our maps for reference. It is also a good idea to have a smart phone with navigation (google maps) just in case you lose your way.
Location: Ikenotaira
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. As details and operation of the service may be subject to change, please double check the details with the service provider.