If you are looking for an alternative to Niseko, make sure you try this beautiful local resort!
Aomori Spring Ski Resort (Formerly named Naqua Shirakami Ski Resort) is located on the northern side of Mt. Iwaki in Aomori Prefecture.
It has an amazing view of the Sea of Japan from the gondola summit, and a HUGE range of attractions for the kids!
Key Attractions for Kids:
- Air trampoline, snow-tubing, kids snow mobile
Address:
- Ajigasawa Kogen Ajigasawa-machi, Nishitsugaru, Aomori 038-2793
Cost:
- Kids ticket – 1,800yen
- Air trampoline – 600yen for 30min
- Snow tubing – 600yen for 3 times
- Kids snow mobile – 1,000yen for 15min
Links:
- Website
- Accommodation – Rockwood Hotel & Spa
- Events (in Japanese)
- Winter activities
Photo: Rockwood Hotel & Spa website

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