Skiing / Snowboarding Spots in Nagano Area

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Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunyamanouchimachi Hirao 7148

Located around 35 minutes' drive from the Shinshu-Nakano Interchange of the Joshin-Etsu Expressway, the Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area has several gentle ski slopes that are ideal for families and beginners. The ski area is situated in a highland area within Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park, at an altitude of 1,481 meters - 1,550 meters, surrounded by white birch forest, and is perfect for enjoying a relaxing skiing experience. It is easy to move between Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area and the nearby Sun Valley Ski Area (situated at the gateway to the Shiga Highlands) or Maruike Ski Area, which has a dedicated The Maruike Kids' Park. As a result, despite its compact size, Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area offers visitors a wide variety of ski slope options. Sleeping Giant Ski Area can also be reached from Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area.
Kita-Shiga Komaruyama Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Yomase 11494

Located on the majestic slope of Kita-Shiga, this ski field with a down-home feel is great for everyone from kids to experts. It features eight slopes and has a reputation for great powder when it snows. Lots of snowboarders come here to use the rail and half-pipe facilities. They are also open for night skiing on a daily basis (subject to change depending on the weather).
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chino-shi Kita Yamaga Yama 4026-2

A ski resort that sees clear skies 80% of the time. Experience this highland resort with its thick stands of larch and white birch unique to Tateshina. The two lifts and cozy slopes give it a private feel. It's the perfect spot for your child's first time out skiing, as there's no worry he or she'll get lost. There is also a range of other activities like snow tubing, snow racer riding, and snow sliding. There are plenty of day-use hot spring baths and restaurants in the area, so everyone from kids to adults will lose track of time and have a blast.
Kidoike Onsen Snow Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Shigakogen

"A ski slope sprawling behind the Kidoike Onsen Hotel. The slope has no lift and is operated as a space where beginners can practice and children can enjoy sledding and other snow activities. The slope's ""snow rafting"" is a popular activity in which riders climb aboard a rubber raft and get pulled around by a snowmobile. The park aims to be a destination where children and adults alike can have fun."
Shiga Highlands Central Area Giant-Hoppo-Bunadaira-Nishitateyama Ski Area

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao 7148

"A ski resort located in Shimotakai County, Nagano Prefecture. The Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area is also known as the ""Maiden Slope"", and its broad and loose slope is perfect for beginners. The Giant Ski Area is FIS-certified and, with highest gradient of 34 degrees, is an advanced level skier's course. The Nisitateyama Ski Area sports a variety of course layouts and here skiers can enjoy sliding down fast and slow routes from the top of Mt. Nishitateyama. Skiers can ski between each of the areas."
Shiga Highlands Central Area Terakoya-Mt. Higashitateyama-Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao 7149

35 minutes from the Shinshu-Nakano Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway via National Route 292. Located in the Shiga Highlands, this area is occupied by 13 distinctive ski areas. From the Terakoya Ski Area, the second highest, visitors can enjoy some of the best powder snow in Japan as well as a panoramic view of spectacular scenery. The Mt. Higashitateyama Ski Area, a super balance of distance and pace, has been used for Olympic and world cup events. The wide and spacious Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area consists of a single level slope.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

4.0

262 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa

In addition to five beginner, two intermediate, and three advanced slopes, the Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort also has a Free Ride Park and a pole practice run open from about mid-January. It’s great for beginners too with ski and ski wear rentals, and with its snow park, you can have a good time even if you don’t plan on hitting the slopes. There is also a ski school for kids from three to nine years old with boots sizes ranging from 15 to 23 centimeters.

For those 1st timers thinking of heading to the ski resorts in NAGANO, Do give PRINCE HOTEL SKI RESORT a go! It is a real scenic place, really affordable pricing for the entry and rental of the sleds...
Madarao Mountain Resort

4.0

200 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Iyamashi Madaraokougen

The popular Madarao Mountain Resort has a wide range of slopes and zones including beginner runs, a park area, tree runs, and areas geared toward kids and families. It offers other ways to enjoy the winter mountain too, like snow rafting, snowshoe tours, backcountry tours, and more. The Madarao Sports Academy is a highly regarded ski school that serves everyone from kids to advanced level skiers.

We stayed on the mountain for just two nights. So we only had a day on the mountain skiing. We skied all over the Madarao area. We made a mistake and didn’t get the all mountain pass which...
Hakuba Happo-one Winter Resort

4.0

44 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hakkan Village Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture

A ski and snowboard resort located in Hakuba Village in the Kitaazumi District Hakuba Happo-one boasts one of the largest standalone ski/snowboard areas in the country. Particular points of interest include the beautiful scenery of the surrounding Japanese Northern Alps and the highly diverse courses stretching across over 1000 meters in elevation. The panoramic view from the 1830 meter high summit is truly a sight to behold. The resort also served as the venue for alpine skiing during the Nagano Olympics.

Centrally located. Good ATM here. Staff are very knowledgeable and helped me plan my return trip on the Shinkensen. Found some reasonably cheap memorabilia here.
Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area

4.5

82 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchi Machi Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama

The Prince Hotel West offers good facilities for non-guests and is a good base to explore the whole mountain.
Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort

4.5

74 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chisagatagunnagawamachi Daimon 3652

The popular skiers-only Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort has nine slopes with a total of ten kilometers of courses, three each for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level skiers. Everyone from kids to seniors enjoys the resort, regardless of their skill level. They also hold events like their Children’s Ski Day on the third Sunday of the month where kids of elementary school age or under ski for free.

スキーヤー限定で、ボーダーがいないということがこんなに清々しいとは。しかも、安全なのが何より素晴らしい。いよいよ始まったよ！全コースとはならないけど、それでも、久しぶりの雪の感触は素晴らしい。特にブランシュは気温が低いので「鳴き雪」で気持ちいい。
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

4.0

66 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama 4035-2541

The Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort boasts one of the highest elevations in the country, long runs, and spectacular winter scenery with views of the three ranges of the Japanese Alps and the Yatsugatake Mountains. It offers a wide variety of courses, including its Juhyo Course with snow-bound trees and lots of powder and its Technical Slope used for ski and snowboard certification. Its four-kilometer-long course you reach via a 100-person ropeway is famous.

ロープウェイ利用で、豪快かつ美しい景色の中でのダウンヒルが楽しめる。八ヶ岳ブルーに包まれて楽しく滑ろう。ここのSAJ公認八ヶ岳山麓スキースクールは、インストラクターのレベルが粒ぞろいで、キッヅやジュニアのレッスンは特におすすめ。
Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

4.5

54 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi 4294-3

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has 20 courses in the heights, catering to everyone from families and beginners to expert level skiers. There’s a superb view out across the Matsumoto region from the top of the Kamoshika Course with a steepest gradient of 35 degrees for advanced level skiers. In addition to their school’s ski and snowboard lessons, they offer snowshoeing, back country, cross country, and telemark skiing lessons and guided tours.

The season was almost finished, but a smattering of skiers were still on the slopes in mid May, even though the chairlifts had stopped. Glorious day and worth the effort of finding our way there on...
Togari Onsen Snow Resort

4.0

44 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Iyamashi Toyoda 6356-2

Togari Onsen Snow Resort has 19 courses in all: seven beginner, six intermediate, and six advanced level courses. The whole family can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing there, and their 2,500-meter long-course is great for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers. They hold their Starry Sky Night Tours from the end of February to late March from 19:00.

We wandered all over the grounds in the Spring after most of the snow was melted - sort of like a ghost town with everything put away and motionless. The views across the valley are magnificent...
ASAMA 2000 Park

4.0

36 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Takamine Plateau in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture

With superb scenery and snow quality, ASAMA 2000 Park is for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers. Groups and families are particularly fond of their STAGE 3 course. Running from the summit of Mt. Takamine at an elevation of 2,091 meters, beginners can ski it while enjoying the view. STAGE 1 comes recommended for beginners and small children as it’s away from other slopes. At 400 meters, it’s the most gently sloped course for worry-free practice.

緩斜面から急斜面までカーブやうねりのない真っすぐで平らなバーンが揃うので練習には持ってこいなスキー場です。軽井沢からは少し離れていることもあり、まじめに練習をしにくる人が多いようです。そのためか、スキー場全体が秩序だっているような気がしました。
Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake

4.0

37 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Minamisakugunkawakamimura Goshodaira 1841

Popular with families, Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake has a kids park and offers loads of fun on its compact slopes. Lots of clear weather, artificial snow, and its 1,620-meter elevation means amazing conditions on the slopes. They offer night skiing every Saturday from early January to mid-March. Night skiing is also available from December 29 to January 3, January 7, and February 11.

夏休みに行きました。日がささなければ真夏の昼でも涼しいですし、日が強い真昼や雨の日は冷房が効いた室内で遊べます。赤ちゃんや子供向けの遊具が充実していて、小学校中学年くらいまでは一日中遊べそうです。大人もバドミントン、卓球、セグウェイなどができます。レストランはやっていませんが、食べ物の持ち込みは自由です。アイスキャンディー食べ放題もうれしいです。受付の会計ではPayPayが使えます...
Koumi Re-ex Ski Valley

3.5

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Minamisakugunkoumimachi Toyosato 5907

Koumi Re-ex Ski Valley has the Yatsugatake area’s longest slope at 2.5 kilometers. It shares a lift ticket with Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake and features a variety of slopes and attractions with high-quality artificial snow at an elevation of 1,780 meters. The kids park is just beside the parking lot and resort center. You’ll be relieved to know the ski patrol’s office is adjacent too.

年に3回ほど来ますが、たいてい晴天です。いつも、横浜から日帰りスキーツアーバスで子供とや家族で来ています。初〜中級者の斜面が多くて子供と一緒に滑れます。 12月に来た時は、動いていないリフトもありましたが、2月は全てのリフトが動きコースも一つを除き全て滑れました。昼食のレストランのステーキは、目の前でシェフが丁寧に焼いて下さって、見た目も味も大満足。目の前のモーグルコースを降りてくるスキーヤーの...
Ontake Ski Area

4.0

29 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kisogunoutakimura 3162

This resort in Otaki Village, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture is popular with skiers and snowboarders alike for its full-on trails, including its long-course. The trail layout provides great skiing for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level skiers and offers a view of the Central Japan Alps. There’s a kid trail and a kids park with a snow playing area that the children will love, and plenty of other facilities, such as a free break lounge and an observation bath house.

3月になり10数年ぶりにうかがわせていただきました。岐阜方面の雪質がさみしくなりより標高の高い御岳スキー場２０２２．０３．０７雪質ハイシーズン並み、快晴、ほぼ無風でした。リフトの本数（ゴンドラ含む）コースも約半分になってしまいましたが… 21~22シーズンで一番自分の気持ち良い所をくすぐられました！岐阜方面では無かった従業員さんの粋な計らいに感動しました！リフトに乗る、降りる時に必ず挨...
Kijimadaira Ski Resort

4.0

39 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunkijimadairamura Kamikijima 3876-2

Located at 1,351 meters on Mt. Kosha’s north face, this resort features the finest powder snow made by seasonal winds blowing in from the Sea of Japan. Mt. Kosha’s summit has an ultra-advanced level course where the slope averages 35 degrees and the highest gradient is 45 degrees. This is steeper than a ski jump’s highest gradient, and as of 2017 the only other place in Japan with such a descent is Hokkaido’s Mount Racey Ski Area. Parents and kids have a great time together at the resort’s Wanpaku Course with an 800-meter sledding course and a slalom run.

・小学生無料が有料になったので、多少混雑は減るかもしれない。どうだろう？・今までダウンヒルコースの端やら中央のオフピステのコブで楽しんでいたが、先シーズンからコブ斜面が整備され、管理されるようになった。何やら文句を言われたり褒められたり使用禁止になったり、ダウンヒルコースにコブ仙人がいるようになって良かったのやらどうなのやら。基本的にモーグラーでないので自然コブ派なのだが、前のゆるい感じも悪くな...
Shirakaba 2 in 1 Ski Resort

4.0

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kitasakuguntateshinamachi Ashitahatsukano 2021-1

Facing the north side of Yashigamine, this ski resort boasts 80% clear weather and an expansive view with a 360-degree panorama that takes in Mt. Tateshina, Kirigamine, and the magnificent Yatsugatake Mountains. It’s extremely well equipped with kids’ services, making it a hit with families. The upper part with non-compact snow and mogul runs is for advanced level skiers.

女神湖、蓼科湖、白樺高原には多くのスキー場があるが、アクセスがよくて、斜面変化が面白いのはこの2in1だね。おすすめだ！

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Around Nagano City Kita-Shinano Eastern Shinshu Hakuba / Azumino Kisoji Around Suwa Southern Shinshu

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Nagano Areas

Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.