Nagano & Nigata

Follow in the tracks of the 1998 Winter Olympians on Nagano’s spectacular ski slopes. The mountains of Niigata prefecture are also home to many ski resorts.

Naeba Resort, Niigata

Access from Narita Airport

JR Narita express from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station (60 minutes).
JR Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Nagano (95 – 110 minutes).
Resorts in Niigata can be accessed by train from Nagano. Alternatively, the JR Joestsu Shinkansen runs from Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa in 80 minutes.

Hakuba

Home to ten ski resorts, more than 140 runs and ten metres of seasonal snowfall, Hakuba is a skier’s heaven.
Season: Late November to early May
Number of courses: 144 (35% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 25% Advanced)
Number of lifts: 135
Longest course: 8km
Other info: Ski Park, Halfpipe, Night Skiing, Ski School, Gear Rental, Kids Facilties

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Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is located in Joshin-estu National Park and is blessed with high quality powder snow, similar to that of Hokkaido. The largest single resort in Japan, it caters for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Season: Late November to early May
Number of courses: 84
Number of lifts: 70
Longest course: 3.5km
Other info: Ski Park, Night Skiing, Ski School, Gear Rental, Kids Facilities

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Myoko Ski Area

9 mountains of quality powder snow and long runs with high level bumps and long runs. Myoko offers something for all skiers.
Season: Mid December to late March
Number of courses: 95 (25% Beginner, 53% Intermediate, 22% Advanced)
Number of lifts: 41
Longest course: 8.5km
Other info: Ski Park, Halfpipe, Night Skiing, Ski School, Gear Rental, Kids Facilities

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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Founded in 1930, Nozawa Onsen Snow resort is the oldest in Japan. Stand in the middle of the village and you can see hot steam rising all around you. After a day on the slopes, take a dip in one of the natural hot springs and soak up the traditional atmosphere.

Season: Late November to early May
Number of courses: 36 (40% Beginner, 30% Intermediate, 30% Advanced)
Number of lifts: 21
Longest course: 10km
Other info: Ski Park, Halfpipe, Night Skiing, Ski School, Gear Rental, Kids Facilities

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Mt. Naeba Ski Resort

Home to some incredible scenery and the world’s longest gondola, travelling 5.5km in 15 minutes, Mt Naeba is guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Season: Early December to mid April
Number of courses: 50 (37% Beginner, 38% Intermediate, 25% Advanced)
Number of lifts: 54
Longest course: 6km
Other info: Ski Park, Night Skiing, Ski School, Gear Rental, Kids facilities

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