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.

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.

Breathtaking views of the Northern-Alps mountains from only this resort and natural snow are appealing features. Free shuttle bus runs from Matsumoto station.

Easy access in only 15 minutes from the expressway interchange! The ski resort for families with 3 different theme lands.

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!

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

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

Ski resort of superb snow spreading at the altitude of 1,557 to 2,120 meters of the northeastern base of Mt. Ontake

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.

Popular for the 13 varied trails that use the natural slope terrain and the good access in only 10 minutes from the Route19.

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

RYUOO SKI PARK is known for powder snow & panorama view!!

Let's go to an inspirational place!

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!

Easy access from Toyoda-Iyama IC on the Joshinetsu Express! No perilous mountain roads or passes! Easy access to the snow world in just 25 minutes!

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

Full-fledged family resort presented by the cake brand "Chateraise"

Enjoy supreme powder snow by staying at the base hotel at the bottom of the mountain! You can enjoy the world's top skiing on the finest powder snow between trees in the woods of the back-country areas that are designed for experts, under your own responsibility.