Best Skiing & Snowboarding around Nagano Suburbs Spot List

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

This year the uncompressed snow area 'POWDER WAVE' is twice the size. There are even more activities! 'More fun than you can fit in a day!'

Let's go to an inspirational place!

This ski resort is comfortable, safe, and warm. It is close to Tokyo area and takes only 2 hours. It is 10 minutes from Kobuchizawa IC by car. The slope width is about 100m that is very wide as an exclusive slope for skiing, which is perfect for family and beginners.

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!

The snow paradise where you can enjoy both skiing and snowboarding. Take a break in the hot spring baths only 5 minutes away by car.

A huge variety of trails, a snow park with a full range of park items, a fantastic panoramic view from the summit, and many exciting events!

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!

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

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.

Superb access. A close and convenient ski resort. Thanks to our snow machines we are opening one step ahead of other resorts on the 11th November!!

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

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

Just three hours from the Tokyo metropolitan area, boasts the size of the course area 175ha. Enjoy the finest powder at highland landscape reminiscent of Switzerland!

The resort exclusively for skiers where snow boarders are banned on all trails.

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

Enjoy wide trails on the 8.5km long run.

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

The northern alps with its magnificent range of mountains at over 3000m in altitude is the location of this large scale snow resort; a blue skied white covered world.

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