Nagano Prefecture

From the famous Hakuba resort area to the shoppers’ paradise of Karuizawa, these leading Japanese snow resorts have a lot to offer. Soba noodles are a specialty here, due to the beautiful clean water. Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park, with its world-famous snow monkeys, is also located within the prefecture.

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When is the best time to enjoy skiing in Japan? Here’s a summary of the characteristics of each season

“I’d like to go skiing in Japan, but what’s the best time to go?” For peopl...
# Ski & snowboard
Sapporo, Niseko, KiroroNagano Prefecture

Great access from Haneda or Narita! 4 excellent ski resorts close to Tokyo

Tokyo can be called the gateway to Japan, but did you know that there are als...
# Ski & snowboard
Karuizawa, SugadairaNagano Prefecture

Ski in natural snow! Togari Onsen Ski Resort has many non groomed slopes and offer varieties within its 3 areas.

Togari Onsen Ski Resort is a large ski area near Shiozawa Onsen located in no...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa Onsen, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Steepest slope at 45 degrees! Try the most challenging course in Japan at Kijimadaira Ski Resort.

Kijimadaira Ski Resort is located on the northern slopes of Mount Kosha. ...
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Shiga, Nozawa Onsen, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

An introduction to the hot springs village Nozawa Onsen, with its traditional, refined feel!

Nozawa Onsen is a famous hot springs village in Nagano Prefecture. Nearby is...
# Ski & snowboard# Hot springs
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park where Kids Have Lots of Fun.

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park is a popular ski resort in Nagano Prefecture which l...
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Shiga, Nozawa Onsen, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Full of all sorts of other activities in addition to skiing! Madarao Mountain Resort, reputed for its beautiful scenery

Madarao Mountain Resort, in the prefectural boundary between Iiyama City in N...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Part 3 of our travelogue of a 2-day, 1-night stay in Shiga Kogen: Terakoya Skiing Area, a place where you can get a taste of some really excellent powder snow

Part 3 of our Shiga Kogen ski travelogue! To wrap up, we would like to share ...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Part 2 of our travelogue of a 2-day, 1-night stay in Shiga Kogen - Ichinose Family Skiing Area, where visitors can enjoy expansive nighttime skiing!

For the evening of our first day of our Shiga Kogen ski trip, we headed to th...
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Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Ski Resort Yokoteyama-Shibutoge: Spend a night and ski like crazy at Shiga Kogen’s premier ski resort

We recently spent 2 days at one of Japan’s leading snow resorts in Shiga Koge...
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Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort: Perfect for young skiers to make their debut on the mountain

Located down in the valley of the mountains by Chino, Nagano Prefecture is Ta...
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Tateshina, YatsugatakeNagano Prefecture

Ichinose Diamond Ski Area: Huge Slopes And A Kids’ Park

Located in the heart of the Shiga Kogen Resort Area is Ichinose Diamond Ski A...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Area: Offering The Best Powder Snow And Rejuvenating Onsen

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Area is a ski resort located in the inland area of ...
# Ski & snowboard
HakubaNagano Prefecture

Giant Skiing Area - a large-scale slope popular amongst intermediate- and advanced-level skiers

The Giant Skiing Area, which is located in the Shiga Kogen area, is adjacent ...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Hakuba Valley Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park - a full array of world-class terrain park items!

Hakuba Valley Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park is the only ski resort with this ex...
# Ski & snowboard
HakubaNagano Prefecture

5 must-eat local specialties when you visit skiing hot spot Nagano Prefecture!

Nagano Prefecture is home to many of Japan’s most well-known slopes, from Kar...
# Dining
Nagano Prefecture

Terakoya Skiing Area - a ski resort that boasts some of the highest-elevation slopes, even in the Shiga Kogen Area

Terakoya Skiing Area is home to some of the highest-elevation slopes, even in...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Saku Ski Garden Parada: From the expressway parking lot straight to the slopes!

Saku Ski Garden Parada is a day-trip ski resort that is connected directly to...
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Karuizawa, SugadairaNagano Prefecture

Fujimi Panorama Resort: Just 5 Minutes Off The Highway With Lots Of Challenging Ski Courses!

Suwa, known as the entrance to Nagano, is home to Fujimi Panorama Resort, a d...
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Tateshina, YatsugatakeNagano Prefecture

Yokoteyama-Shibutoge Ski Resort: Featuring The Best Snow and Highest Elevation In Shiga Kogen

Yokoteyama-Shibutoge Ski Resort is located at an especially high altitude whe...
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Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

HAKUBA VALLEY Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort: Hakuba’s Biggest Ski Resort!

The Hakuba area is home to Nagano Prefecture’s largest ski resorts. The ski r...
# Ski & snowboard
HakubaNagano Prefecture

"Hakuba Valley Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort", known as a mecca for advanced skiers

"Hakuba Valley Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort" is a traditional ski resort where...
# Ski & snowboard
HakubaNagano Prefecture

Tanne No Mori Okojo Ski Resort: Ski past through magnificent forests in the stillness of nature

Tanne No Mori Okojo Ski Resort is a small scale ski resort located in Shiga K...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

The center of Shiga Kogen! "Ichinose Family Ski Resort" has a range of wide courses for beginners

"Ichinose Family Ski Resort" is one of the ski resorts for beginners in the c...
# Ski & snowboard
Shiga, Nozawa, Madarao, IizunaNagano Prefecture

Introducing the recommended ski resorts of Japan's ski paradise, the "Hakuba area"

The Hakuba area is blessed with a vast amount of land and quality snow. There...
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HakubaNagano Prefecture