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  • Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort
    Otari village Kitaazumi-gun Nagano prefecture Tsugaike plateau
    Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is popular among beginners and families for its safe terrain. The Kane-no-naru-oka course slopes gently down the hill and has a generous width of over 1200 meters. Skiers can also enjoy the fantastic atmosphere when the slopes are lit up during night skiing. The uma-no-se (horseback) course for advanced skiers is set on a narrow ridge with large humps continuing down the steep slope. On fine days Mt. Fuji can be seen from the highest point at an elevation of 1700 meters. For the adventurous why not try out the special Heli-ski and Snowboard activity.
  • MIA Ski Resort
    Nagano Pref. Kisogunkisomachi Kaidakougennishino 5346-1
    This resort’s longest 3,200-meter downhill run descends from its 2,120-meter summit. The top portion of its Sky High Course, commonly known as the 1 Chome, is especially popular with its frequently changing gradients and vistas. The whole course has spectacular views of the Central Japan Alps, Mt. Ontake, and Mt. Norikura. The glass paneled restaurant along the course always ranks high among Nagano’s ski resort eateries in the “Gere-Shoku Battle” to decide the tastiest resort dishes in the prefecture.
  • Hakuba Sanosaka Ski Resort
    Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Kamishiro 458
    Right in the center of Hakuba, this is the closest ski resort to both the Azumino Interchange and the Nagano Interchange. It has a magnificent view of Lake Aoki from the wide and gentle Lake Down Course, and the undulating long-course of the Paradise Slope is a thrill whatever your level. They have snowboard lessons for locals and international travelers alike. Their full-on Mogul Course is a popular run with carefully placed moguls and meticulous grooming.
  • Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area
    Nagano Pref. Kisogunkisomura Suge 2857-16
    Located in Kiso Village, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture, this resort has courses like the open, 1,200-meter-long “1,500 Daira Slope” that’s good for beginners and intermediate level skiers. There is a great variety of courses that advanced level skiers love, too. They, as well as park beginners, enjoy the popular Satsuki Snow Park. The resort has different special offers depending on the day of the week and their season lift pass can be used at other participating resorts for a discount.
  • Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 
    Nagano Pref. Kamiminochigunshinanomachi Nojiri 3807
    The plentiful courses and facilities at the 60-hectare Kurohime Kogen Snow Park provide heaps of fun for families, beginners, and advanced level skiers alike. People come for a wide range of snow season options like acquiring official qualifications and skiing on the resort’s official cross-country course. Their popular Free Ride Park provides endless ways to have fun in the snow.
  • Ryuoo Ski Park
    Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunyamanouchimachi Yomase 11700
    In winter, Ryuoo Mountain Park is renamed Ryuoo Ski Park. The famous Kiotoshi First Track is a special area with 100% completely non-compact snow and a highest gradient of 36 degrees. It’s for ultra-advanced level skiers and doesn’t open unless there’s enough snow. The zone around the top lift station is called the Skyland Area and caters to beginners and intermediate level skiers.
  • HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort
    Nagano Pref. Omachishi Taira 20490-4
    HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort with its 15 fun and diverse courses has been expanded to make it even more enjoyable for everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers. Visitors enjoy the soft, natural snow there to their heart’s content. Their roughly three-kilometer-long-run called the Nakatsuna Super Rindou Course, is hugely popular with kids as well.
  • Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort & Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
    Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Kamishiro 22184-10
    Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort is composed of the Iimori Slope, Toomi Slope, and Alps-Daira Slope. has a vast array of courses, a magnificent view of the Northern Japan Alps, and it links to the adjacent Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park at the top of the mountain. A single lift pass covers both resorts, and you can ski between them from the summit. A free shuttle bus also connects the two resorts. The area at the top of the gondola with its thrilling moguls from non-compact snow is for advanced level skiers. They also have beginner runs with an average gradient of seven degrees, kids’ slopes, powder runs, and more.
  • Kurumayama-kogen SKYPARK Ski Resort
    Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama 3413
    Because of the high altitude of this ski resort the quality of the snow is good and the slopes are always kept in prime condition. The weather is almost always good and from the top of the mountain and slopes views can be had of the Shinshu mountains. Slopes are designed so that both beginners and advanced skiers can enjoy themselves to the max. When spring comes the Natsuyama Observatory Lift starts running. You can enjoy all the wild plants and trekking on the highland plateau. The sunrise unkai (sea of clouds) lift from where you can see a sea of cloud from the summit at 1925 meters is also very popular.
  • Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
    Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Kamishiro 22184-10
    With an elevation of 1515 meters at its highest part called Alps-daira Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has some true alpine slopes. With an elevation as high as this powder snow and quality snow is all but guaranteed. The magnificent Northern Alps (Hida Mountains) can be experienced up close and the city of Hakuba sprawls out down below. In early spring you can see the shape of the Takeda family crest on the mountain side from the observatory on the roof of the gondola summit station. Even people who don’t ski or snowboard come here to relax enjoy a meal and take in the stunning scenery.