[Ski Areas that are day trip from Tokyo]

Yeah, Sagamihara to Numata using Ken-o & Kan-etsu is 155km, about Y4,600 in tolls. Lot of good skiing off that exit, Oze White World, Kawaba as Muika says, Marunuma Kogen.

Trains to anywhere from Sagamihara would be a nightmare.

 

Thanks. Would that be ¥4,600 in tolls round trip or one way?

[Ski Areas that are day trip from Tokyo]

Thanks for the responses! You are confirming my concerns: traffic and the # of transfers it'll take to get to a Shinkansen.

 

I actually generally ride during the week so maybe traffic will be less of an issue. How much does that change things?

 

Smaller but fun resorts are great. In Seattle, the closest good riding was Alpental, which really has only 1 lift worth riding but it kept me happy for years.

[Ski Areas that are day trip from Tokyo]

Any info on places to ride that are within 2 hours of Tokyo and are worth the trip?

I just moved to Sagamihara from Seattle (in Kanagawa) and I'm trying to figure out my options for regular riding this winter. I've got a car so I'm not limited to spots with close train stops. Cross-referencing train routes, driving times, and good snow is getting dizzying.

Thanks!