CLASSIC RESORTS JAPAN – HAKUBA . SHIGA KOGEN . NOZAWA ONSEN . MYOKO KOGEN


JAPAN’S NAGANO & NIIGATA PREFECTURES – WORLD CLASS SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING, BREATHTAKING SCENERY AND GREAT SNOW FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
With incredible Japanese powder snow, breathtaking scenery, multiple world-class resorts, vast terrain with no lift lines, relaxing onsen spas, extensive accommodation options, fantastic traditional and western cuisine, and a wide array of cultural experiences to explore, Nagano and Niigata are the perfect choice for your next snow holiday.
Nestled in the awe-inspiring Japanese Alps, the prefectures of Nagano and Niigata are home to some of the best ski resorts in Japan. Located in central Honshu, accessible by Shinkansen from Tokyo, the area enjoys long winters and incredible annual snowfall of 10 meters or more. With mild average winter temperatures of just below -3C, it’s easy to spend all day out on the mountains and exploring the many adventures that make this winter paradise in the heart of Japan a haven for snow lovers.
Beyond the incredible skiing and amazing scenery, Nagano and Niigata are blessed with abundant geothermal activity, and has some of the country’s best natural hot spring baths. Relaxing in the soothing mineral waters of an outdoor natural onsen while snowflakes flutter down from above truly is the best way to end a long day of skiing, sightseeing or shopping.
Unique Culture, History, and Delicious Japanese Cuisine
Nagano and Niigata are ideally positioned for exploring the sights and traditional culture of Japan. Home of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano City is a thriving city of 400,000 people built around 1400-year-old Zenkoji Temple and is an excellent blend of the bold and ultra-modern Japanese culture, and the area’s rich traditions.
A fun and enlightening day tour can be spent exploring Zenkoji Temple, sampling sake at the local breweries and visiting the famous Snow Monkey Park and conservation area.
Throughout your visit, you will enjoy delicious local cuisine with incredible, freshly-caught seafood and premium sake in Niigata and Japan’s most famous buckwheat soba noodles in Nagano.
Hakuba
Shiga Kogen
Myoko Kogen
Nozawa Onsen
FAST FACTS:
HAKUBA VALLEY | NOZAWA ONSEN | SHIGA KOGEN | MYOKO KOGEN | |
At a glance | Hakuba Valley covers 3 municipal areas with 10 resorts and is one of the biggest snow sports mecca in Japan. A mix of modern Japan and rich cultural traditions. | More than 200 accommodation facilities, 13 public hot springs and incredible wellness experiences and shopping to enjoy after skiing. | 18 resorts located within a national park with 50 lifts & gondolas and 80 trails in total Elevation between 1300-2300 m, Shiga Kogen is known for its scale and epic sceners | Easy access by train and famous for its deep snow and great lifestyle. Elevation of 2454 m with 4 resorts. |
What you’ll get | Historic town with modern amenities | A wide range of activities to be enjoyed, an enriching escape for the body and soul. | Access to 18 resorts on the one lift and gondola pass. Off mountain experiences include Snow Monkey Park and natural hot springs. | A great snow holiday for families and people of all ages. |
What it’s known for | Wide variety of courses from beginners to expert & back country. Easy access from Tokyo | Long courses with panoramic views. | Pristine location within a national park. | Incredible back country skiing |
Top tourist drawcard | Riverview hot springs | Ski Museum | Hot Springs | Shinto shrine in Togakushi Kogen |
Accommodation | Traditional Inns | All accommodation is located within walking distance to public hot springs | All styles of accommodation on offer with most offering breakfast and dinner packages | Akakura Kanko Hotel is one of the most sought-after ski-in ski-out accommodation in Japan. |
| Pork Shabu-Shabu | Nozawana (famous local leafy green vegetable) | Craft beer and local sake | Udon noodles |
OFF-MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES | Kimono experience, cooking class, bus tours | Stamp rally, Soba noodle making, Snow monkey tours. Vine weaving workshop | Guided Snow Boots Walking Tour and Guest Bus runs monkey sightseeing tours | Echigo Tokimeki Railway runs dinning car train |
APRES SCENE | Bars, restaurants, traditional cultural experiences | Restaurants and Karaoke bars. Night Snow boots walking tour | 7 resorts offering Night Skiing | Akakura Onsen offers a wide range of restaurants |
FOR THE EXPERT SKIER | Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Happo-One Ski Resort | Back country tours are available | Full day guided back country courses | Suginohara-Akakura back country tour is one of Japan’s best |
FOR THE INTERMEDIATE SKIER | Iwatake Mountain Resort, Hakubagoryu, Hakuba47 | Mt. Kenashi (1650m) Ski Line course | Most of the 18 resorts cater to the intermediate skiier | Akakura Kanko Resort |
FOR THE BEGINNER SKIER | Free ski & snow boarding lessons available | Dedicated beginner’s slope (elev. 1407m) | 20 different ski schools offer beginner lessons |
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FOR FAMILIES | Hakuba Tokyu Hotel has renovated family rooms | Snow Kid’s Park, Sparena Onsen & Pool facility | Multiple resorts offer a Kids Park and Creche | Family accommodation at Akakura Hotel, Akakura Hotel Annex, Central and more. |
JR EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY
As the largest of all Japan Railways companies and with a rail network including 69 lines covering 7,474.2km across Tokyo and the East Japan area, JR East is the fastest and most comfortable way to travel quickly and conveniently across Japan during your snow holiday to Nagano and Niigata.
JR EAST PASS:
The JR EAST PASS provides unlimited train travel on all JR East train lines in the designated area, covering Nagano and Niigata. It is also valid for the Shinkansen, Narita Express and Tokyo Monorail, as well as some non-JR trains in the Izu and Nikko areas. This all allows for amazingly quick and convenient travel right from the time you arrive in Japan.
With the one travel pass providing access to such a broad area, the JR East Pass allows you to take in a lot more of Japan for a lot less, making sure you get the most out of your holiday.
With the JR East Pass, you can travel from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to central Tokyo, then spend some time exploring the various districts by train – shopping, dining and taking in the beautiful history and culture. When you’re ready to head to the alps, you can hop aboard the Shinkansen or a limited express to Nagano or Niigata for the start of your snow adventures.
Holiday Packages
Classic Resorts Japan provide opportunity for endless adventures for before or after your Japan snow holiday. Contact us on reservations@mogulskiworld.com.au to start planning.
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Just a few minutes’ walk to the Sakka Quad chairlift, Koharu offers a selection of modern studios, one and two bedroom apartments as well as a three bedroom penthouse, all with kitchenettes and laundry facilities.
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