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Home to more than eighty ski resorts and some of the country’s best powder and terrain – all within easy access of Tokyo and its airports – we considered Nagano to be Japan’s best ski and snowboard destination. Locally-based and operating all year round, we are a registered travel agent, charter and tour operator offering a range of services including ski/snowboard packages, accommodation, lift-passes, transport, tours and more! We’re here throughout the year so you can plan now, book early and save more – so let’s get planning together.
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As a registered tour agent based in Nagano, we are here to assist you with our local knowledge and expertise.
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From accommodation to ski rentals, we can arrange everything you need for a wonderful ski trip!
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Ski Packages
Based in Nagano, we are a registered travel agent, tour and charter operator offering a full-suite of winter services including Ski/Snowboard packages. We can arrange accommodation in your resort/s of choice – including the option of lift passes and meals – or package your entire trip including accommodation, lift passes, transport, rental, lessons and more – whatever suits you best! What's Included: — Accommodation (inc. breakfasts) at your choice of hotel — All-mountain ski passes (for your preferred resort/s & no. of days) In addition, the following can be arranged to fit your needs: — Dinner/s at your accommodation — Ski and/or snowboard rental — Ski and/or snowboard lessons — Private transfer to/from your accommodation — Day tours inc. to the Jigokudani Monkey Park & other attractions/activities SKI PACKAGE TYPES We offer 2 types of Ski/Snowboard packages: , a “Nagano City Stay Package” is our newly available Ski Packages where you will be able to enjoy a comfortable stay in Nagano city and have access to the surrounding ski resorts in the area, and a “Resort Stay Package” where you will be accommodated near a ski resort of your choice. Please see the list below for our Ski Package listings: NAGNO CITY STAY PACKAGE -- Nagano City Accommodation & Ski Package RESORT STAY PACKAGE -- Shiga Kogen Accommodation & Ski Package -- Hakuba Accommodation & Ski Package -- Nozawa Onsen Accommodation & Ski Package -- Ryuoo and Kijimadaira Accommodation & Ski Package -- Karuizawa Accommodation & Ski Package -- Shiga Kogen Spring Ski Accommodation & Ski Package NAGANO CITY STAY PACKAGE Nagano city lies at an ideal location for a ski holiday, just about an hour drive to Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba, and many other ski resorts. While staying at each of the ski resorts is definitely a memorable experience, the growing popularity of the resorts often limits the availability of accommodations as well as the dining facilities, which could be stressful at times. On the other hand, Nagano city offers a variety of accommodation and dining options, making it possible to enjoy both skiing and a comfortable city stay. In addition, there are tourist hot spots such as the Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple nearby Nagano city, which may enrich your stay in Japan. RESORT STAY PACKAGES Resort Stay Packages refer to ski packages with an accommodation near the ski resort of your choice. Accommodations include ski-in / ski-out accommodations with convenient access to the ski resort; it is definitely recommended for those who seek to maximize their stay at each resorts. We are happy to offer accommodation and ski packages in the following resorts: Shiga Kogen Accommodation & Ski Package As Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, Shiga Kogen is blessed with Nagano’s longest season and most reliable snow. Hosting racing, slalom, and GS competitions during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Shiga Kogen offers some of the finest on-piste experiences that few ski resorts in Japan can match. Whether you want to slash through the snow and compete with your friends to see who can achieve the highest angle, or you want to focus on your form and take your technique to the next level, Shiga Kogen has just the right runs for you! Accommodation is dotted across the resort’s expansive 600ha of terrain with the nearby hot spring villages of Kanbayashi Onsen, Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen offering a great alternative for visitors wanting to enjoy Japan’s legendary ‘onsen’ culture Hakuba Accommodation & Ski Package The multiple resorts of Hakuba Valley are among Nagano’s most popular, offering a plenty of terrain and the region’s best backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Become a true explorer of the mountain and navigate its diverse terrain—Hakuba welcomes your challenge at any time. Hakuba also boasts the most services for English-speaking visitors and huge range of accommodation including plenty of mid to high-end options, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Nozawa Onsen Accommodation & Ski Package Nozawa Onsen Ski Resorts offers skiers and snowboarders around 300 hectares of terrain accessible via 36 trails and course. By Japanese standards this makes Nozawa Onsen one the largest resorts in the country, ideally-suited to snowboarders and skiers who love its powder and lively village which offers plenty of dining and fun at night. The runs at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort are not designed with competition in mind; consequently, they feel more organic and full of unique characteristics. Explore its berms and trees, or find a wide, flat area and practice that one snowboard trick you’ve always wanted to nail. Accommodation ranges from high-end to mid-range ‘ryokan’ (traditional guesthouses), Western-style hotels, budget ski lodges and an increasing number of luxury options including self-contained chalets. Ryuoo and Kijimadaira Accommodation & Ski Package Located around an hour from Nagano Station, Kita Shiga Kogen and Kijimadaira are one of the nearest and most accessible ski areas from Nagano City. Almost unknown to international visitors and most certainly overlooked, the four resorts in the area attract few foreign visitors but remain very popular with locals, who come each winter to enjoy great snow conditions. Karuizawa Accommodation & Ski Package Located just under 1.5 hours from Tokyo Station via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, The Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort – also referred to as the ‘Karuizawa Ski Resort’ – is perhaps the easiest to access and to enjoy ski resort directly from Tokyo. The Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort is a small all-rounder resort catering to all levels with around 30ha of mixed terrain across 16 trails, with a breakdown of 50% beginner runs with 25% of intermediate and advanced runs respectively, making it the perfect place to teach newcomers, while still allowing for some harder runs for those that are experienced skier and boarders. Open all the way from the start of November with artificial snow, the true powder experience starts from late December and lasts all the way to the end of March. The peak of the resort lies at 1,155 meters with the base lifts at 940 meters, making for a maximum descent of 215 meters with excellent views of Mt. Asama along the way. Shiga Kogen Spring Ski Package with Accommodation Sitting between 1330 to 2307 metres above sea level, Shiga is not only substantially higher than any other resort but thanks to its inland location, it also enjoys Nagano’s most reliable snowfall. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Shiga Kogen Ski Resort enjoys Nagano’s longest season with higher areas opening as early as November and staying open late into April or even May.
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Accommodations
Based in Nagano and operating all year round, we can arrange accommodation and lift passes in your choice of hotel or an inclusive ski/snowboard package with the option of accommodation, lift passes, meals, ski/snowboard rental, ski/snowboard lessons, transport and tours. Or just looking for private transport to and between the resort? We can do that too! SKI ACCOMMODATIONS BY AREA Not sure which resort you’re heading to? Read on below for our suggestions of some of the best ski resorts in Nagano, including our direct comparison on the most popular resorts. Operating all year round, we’re always here to help your start planning, book early and get the best possible deal. SHIGA KOGEN As Japan’s largest ski resort, it’s important to choose carefully when booking your accommodation. Visitors wanting to stay in Shiga Kogen have accommodation options spread across the resort including ski in/out options, while many people also choose to stay in the valley below the resort in the hot spring towns of Kanbayashi Onsen, Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen – all within 25 to 30-minutes drive of Shiga Kogen’s lowest ski areas. Click here for Accommodation listings in Shiga Kogen. NOZAWA ONSEN Accommodation at Nozawa Onsen is mostly located in and around the village centre. A hot spring town with a history dating back more than 1000 years, visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing their accommodation with many established hotels and an increasing number of high-end options popping-up each season including private/self-contained luxury accommodation. Of course as an ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town, Nozawa Onsen has its share of ‘ryokan’ (traditional guesthouses) with their own in-house hot springs along with multiple public onsen dotted through the town. Offering lots of restaurants, bars, nightlife and services for English and other foreign language-speakers, Nozawa Onsen is as popular for what’s on offer off the slopes as it is for what’s on offer on the mountain. Click here for Accommodation listings in Nozawa Onsen. HAKUBA Hakuba Valley is an expansive area including ten resorts. Among those 10, Hakuba Happo One is the most central, largest and popular resort with the greatest concentration of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife surrounding Happo One located in the central village and Wadano area, and a little further to the south in Echoland. The popular joint resort of Hakuba Goryu/47 is located around 15-minutes drive to the south the Hakuba village, while Hakuba Iwatake – less than 10-minutes drive – and Hakuba Tsugaike – 15 to 20-minutes drive – are located to the north. The joint resorts of Hakuba Cortina/Norikura are the most northern resorts in Hakuba Valley, around 20 to 25-minutes drive from Hakuba village. Click here for Accommodation listings in Hakuba. RYUOO & KIJIMADAIRA For ski-in ski-out access to Ryuoo Ski Park, the most popular resort of Kita-Shiga Kogen, look no further than T Hotel Ryuoo. The luxury hotel is located right next to the entrance of Ryuoo Ski Park in Kita-Shiga Kogen, so you can make the best use of your time enjoying the 14 different ski courses. Whether you are traveling alone or in a group, there is an ideal room or suite that will exceed your expectations of comfort and style. Click here for Accommodation listings in Ryuoo and Kijimadaira. KARUIZAWA Accommodation near the Karuizawa Snow Resort is mostly located centrally near the station. As one of the premier destinations for a country getaway by both Japanese royalty and international celebrities, visitors to this area can find no shortage of established hotels and high-end accommodation options. As the area located near the snow resort and the station is quite developed, there are not many options within this area that are Japanese-style ryokans, but most accommodations offer convenience, charm, and plenty of amenities. Click here for Accommodation listings in Karuizawa. NAGANO CITY Nagano city lies at an ideal location for a ski holiday, just about an hour drive to Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba, and many other ski resorts. The city offers a variety of accommodation and dining options, making it possible to enjoy both skiing and a comfortable city stay. Click here for Accommodation listings in Nagano city.
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Snow Activities
Based in Nagano and operating all year round, we are a registered travel agent, offering a range of engaging group tours which include a unique winter / snow experience, starting with our longest running and most popular tour: Take in some of the highlights of Nagano with this engaging tour starting with a visit to Zenko-ji Temple – one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan – followed by sake tasting and lunch at a nearby restaurant. It’s then time to head to the Snow Monkey Park and its world-famous hot spring-bathing monkeys! All led by a locally-based English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to see the best that Nagano has to offer. This exciting one-day tour combines a visit to the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani with a morning of fun in the deep powder snow of Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort! Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen. Kamakura are traditional igloo-like houses that are built in the snowy regions of Japan. From the last week of January through the end of February, the rural town of Iiyama hosts “The Kamakura Village”, which has become one of the most spectacular snow festivals in Nagano. This tour includes a visit to this Kamakura festival site, combined with a morning of fun simple snow activities in the area that everyone can enjoy. Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is perfect for those who wish for an authentic Japanese winter experience! Make the most of a winter day in Nagano with this ski package! Including transport to the slopes, rental gear, lift passes, and even optional lessons, you will be sliding down Nagano's mountainsides with ease in no time at all. Perfect for those taking a day trip from Tokyo, or who are visiting early or late in the season and don't want to commit to staying several days. Combining our two most popular winter tours with one of Nagano's best 'onsen' (hot spring) stays, this 2-day tour is all about getting the most out of your time in Nagano! Including visits to Zenko-ji Temple and the Jigokudani Monkey Park on Day 1, accommodation in a private villa including dinner and breakfast at Hotarutei, followed by a morning of snow fun activities in Shiga Kogen on Day 2, this tour truly shows-off the best of Nagano in winter. Shukubo, or pilgrims inns, are found at temples around Japan and serve the needs of those coming from far away to pray at the temple. However, you do not need to be a Buddhist to stay, and it can be a great way to learn more about Japanese culture regardless of your spiritual beliefs. On this tour, you will first have a guided tour around the grounds of the 1,500 year old Zenkoji Temple, before being escorted to the shukubo for check in. There your guide will say their goodbyes, and leave you to enjoy a traditional monk's dinner before laying your head to rest in your traditional tatami room. Combining a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and evening exploration of the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival, this enjoyable 1-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and illuminates Nagano’s ancient heart! Including an early dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, this tour brings warmth and light into the midst of winter in February 2024. Also in February, we are happy to again provide the chance to enjoy the temple at night with an afternoon exploring Nagano's hidden samurai town followed by sake tasting and dinner in Nagano City, with our Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour. Operating from both Hakuba and Nagano, this enjoyable one-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and illuminates Nagano’s ancient heart.
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Private Charters
Based in Nagano and operating all year round, we are a fully-accredited charter operator with the expertise to ensure your journey is safe, comfortable and convenient. With vehicles suitable for single travelers, couples and families to groups of up to 45 people, we have you covered for pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Nagano region including to and from its most popular ski resorts and more distant points including Nagoya, Tokyo and its airports. PRIVATE CHARTERS TO / FROM SKI DESTINATIONS SHIGA KOGEN Located around 45KM to the west of Nagano Station, Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, boasting Nagano’s longest season and most reliable snow. We can arrange any of the following vehicles for transport to and from Shiga Kogen. HAKUBA Located around 45KM to the west of Nagano Station, the ski resorts making-up Hakuba Valley are the most popular and international of any in the region. We can arrange any of the following vehicles for transport to and from Hakuba. NOZAWA ONSEN Located around 50KM to the north-east of Nagano Station, Nozawa Onsen is one of the region’s most popular ski resorts with a reputation of great powder, great terrain and great nightlife. We can arrange any of the following vehicles to and from Nozawa Onsen. RYUOO & KIJIMADAIRA Located around 40KM north-east of Nagano station, The ski resorts of Ryuoo and Kijimadaira especially are almost unknown to international visitors and most certainly overlooked, the resorts in the area attract few foreign visitors but remain very popular with locals, who come each winter to enjoy great snow conditions. We can arrange any of the following vehicles to and from Ryuoo & Kijimadaira. KARUIZAWA Located around 70KM south-east of Nagano station, Karuizawa is one of Japan’s most popular resort towns with many Tokyoites heading there for holidays or day-trips from the capital; located conveniently in front of Karuizawa station, the Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort is best-suited to families with young children, absolute beginners or those just wanting to enjoy the snow and winter atmosphere with easy access to everything else the resort town has to offer. We can arrange any of the following vehicles to and from Karuizawa. YUZAWA The hot spring town of Yuzawa is located in Niigata Prefecture, around 180KM (3.5 hours drive) from central Tokyo. While the town is one of Japan’s most famous ‘onsen’ (natural hot spring) towns, in recent decades it has become best known as one of the ski areas most accessible from Tokyo. We can arrange any of the following vehicles to and from Yuzawa.
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Ski Lessons
Whether you are a first timer or not, Ski lessons are crucial to enjoy the activity safely. Snow Monkey Resorts have partner Ski Schools in each of the Ski resorts we offer our services at. We will arrange ski lessons that are tailored to your needs, such as Group lessons, Private lessons, and lessons done in languages other than English.
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Ski Rentals
Preparing all the ski equipment may become a hindrance when trying to go skiing. But no need to worry, Snow Monkey Resorts got you covered. Based in Nagano, we have partnerships with local rental shops in the surrounding ski resorts as well as rental gears of our own, so all you need to do is to be ready for an ultimate skiing experience! Please contact us for any necessary ski rental arrangements.
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Snow Monkey Resorts Tours
operated by Machinovate Japan Ltd
Based in Nagano and operating all year round, our group, private and special event tours are designed to introduce our home region of Central Japan to an international audience in a fun and engaging way. Our experienced guides live locally and are knowledgeable about Japan’s culture, history, daily life and of course its natural wonders including the monkeys, mountains and snow of Nagano.
| Telephone: | +81 26 219 6272 |
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| Opening hours: | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Address: | 2159 Kurita, Nagano City, Nagano 380-0921, Japan |
