Nagano Prefecture

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

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

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

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

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

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park where Kids Have Lots of Fun.

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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