Skiing in Nagano Prefecture

    Japan
    81 resorts

    Nagano Prefecture is a ski destination in Japan, part of the Japan & East Asia region, with 81 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 386m to 2,637m, giving a vertical range of 2,251m. Across the area there are 588km of prepared pistes. There are 958 runs in total - 371 easy, 308 intermediate, 194 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 384 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 20 gondolas and 355 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include 野沢温泉スキー場, Nozawa Onsen, 栂池高原, Tsugaike Kogen, 白馬八方尾根, Hakuba Happo One and 白馬白馬岩岳, Hakuba Iwatake, 白馬岩岳. The ski season typically runs from December to May.

    Ski Resorts in Nagano Prefecture

    81 ski resorts in Nagano Prefecture

    Nagano Prefecture at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 81 resorts

    Total Resorts

    81

    Total Piste km

    586 km

    Total Lifts

    386

    Elevation Range

    386–2,637 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €5289

    Total Runs

    958

    Easy 364Intermediate 300Advanced 193

    Season Calendar - Nagano Prefecture

    When each resort is open for skiing

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    Banshogahara (武石番所ヶ原スキー場)
    Heavens Sonohara (ヘブンスそのはらSNOW WORLD)
    Iizuna Kogen (飯綱高原スキー場)
    Ikenotaira Snow Park (白樺リゾート池の平スノーパーク)
    Ontake 2240 (長野県のスキー場)
    Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
    X-JAM高井富士, X-JAM Takaifuji
    Yamada Onsen Kids Snow Park (山田温泉キッズスノーパーク)
    Yunomaru (湯の丸スキー場)
    あさひプライムスキー場, Asahi Prime Ski Area
    いいづなリゾートスキー場, IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT
    エコーバレー, Echo Valley
    さかえ倶楽部スキー場, Sakae Club Ski Area
    シャトレーゼスキーバレー小海, Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi
    Senjojiki (千畳敷スキー場)

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