Best Skiing & Snowboarding around Nagano Suburbs Spot List

The snow park where you can take your grandchildren. Lots of snow activities. Fun for all the family!

3.2km of gondolas, 4.5km of powder snow trails through frost covered forests.

This is the only ski resort in Japan which is directly connected with a highway. It is connected with the Sakudaira parking area on the Joshinetsu expressway providing outstanding access from Nerima IC at just 150km!

Fresh powder in the sun with your friends - a day that can be yours. Part of Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area, Okushiga Kogen is blessed withthe 100% natural world-famous "Japow" (Japanese Powder Snow). Slopes for all levels - from beginners to experts - are in place. Open from early December to early May.

Excellent location with 80% sunny days! Only this ski resort operates night skiing eveyday in the area!

It locates in Kitashiga, Nagano, and abundant of natural snow falls. This ski resort is the combination of 2 ski resorts which creates one big snow resort that covers 97ha land and equips 24 slopes and 8 lifts.

"Ski over the rooftops of Japan! Experience the delights of Norikura(^^) "

The powder snow area within 2 hours from Tokyo.

Located at the altitude of 1,830 meters on Mt. Kitayatsugatake in Shinshu, this ski resort is surrounded by Japan’s largest white birch forests. The draws are the eight courses, various attractions and Kids Land with a free rest area for families.

The nearest snow resort from Azumino IC! You can enjoy 16 courses rich in variety. Let's enyoy Kashimayari!

Pleasant slopes, directly connected to Route 153. The trails which make the most of high quality snow and natural surroundings of Minami-Shinshu are popular with beginners, intermediate level skiers and snow boarders and families.

Fully open snow area for families to advanced skiers, turning usual days off into something extraordinary.

Let's go to an inspirational place!

Ski mecca ""Shigakogen"" is popular area for skiers and snowboarders. Superb powder snow for everyone to play in and enjoy!

Enjoy wide trails on the 8.5km long run.

This year to let's ski all out on the exhilarating slopes, glittering with romance, that can be seen from the expressway!

A ski resort with sweet cakes and fresh bakeries presented by a respected cake brand. A high percentage of blue sky days throughout the season and fabulous snow conditions maintained by snow machines!

North side slopes with a panorama view of Japan's Sea are fantastic. 4km long course is perfect for families and enjoyable for beginners.

Play NINJA! Snow peak entertainment

This is a paradise, full of nature for skiers and snowboarders.