Location: Nagano Prefecture
Top Things to do in Nagano Prefecture
Top Hotels in Nagano Prefecture
Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Nagano Prefecture, Chubu
Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Nagano. Due to the abundance of mountain ranges in this area, the land available for inhabitance is relatively limited.
Restaurants in Nagano Prefecture
1. Rhythm Japan Hakuba
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Rhythm Japan Hakuba store is located at the old Wadona Visitors centre, across the road from the Mominoki Hotel. They stock skis to cover all snow conditions and skier/rider levels. The store offer a huge range of ski hire, snowboard hire and retail gear including premium and standard ski/board for both adult and kids. The team of expert boot fitters also provide custom boot fitting services and also have you covered for all your other needs such as tuning and repairs, outerwear and accessories!
Reviewed By Danoc87 - Greater Perth, Australia
Awesome company, really good at guiding the right ski/ snowboard equipment based on your size and experience. A shuttle bus stops at a hotel which is pretty close Rhyme to measure sizes. Also helps that they can pick up your equipment from your hotel. I found them great because I had no idea on the equipment I needed and half of the employees speak English as first language.
2. Shiga International Ski School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Shiga International Ski School is a 100% English snow sports school located at Okushiga-kogen ski resort in Shiga-kogen ski area. Along with English there are also many other languages spoken in the ski school. The instructors come from all over the world, with experience in teaching skiing and snowboarding in some of the best known ski resorts in the world.
Reviewed By Di5151 - Exmouth, Australia
Hubby and I had a whole day ski lesson with Spencer. A very small group which was great. Spencer was a fabulous teacher, with much patience. His skiing knowledge was A1. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Shiga International Ski School, they are very professional, affordable and experienced.
3. Hakuba Ski Concierge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Welcome to Hakuba Ski Concierge - the valley`s first and only boutique ski school in Hakuba that exclusively specialises in private ski & snowboard lessons and resort guiding services. A locally owned and registered company, our intimate team is made up of highly skilled and extremely experienced instructors, ensuring that you will get the most out of your time with us. Driven by the belief that a great day is more than just a great ski lesson, every one of our services includes private transportation, full time flexibility, a choice of multiple resorts and assistance with local services.
Reviewed By Jeremybr - Setagaya, Japan
We have now used HSC on a couple of occasions, the most recent being a Spring ski two day package for my kids (ages 6 & 3) After the trip, my eldest said to me that when she goes skiing again, it has to be on the same mountain and with the same instructor. That is testament to the effort that the teaching staff commit, the kids love it and their skiing progress is evident. I didn't expect the youngest to be able to even keep her ski boots on, but she also made a couple of trips down the mountain. It was great for my wife and I to enjoy the slopes in the comfort that our kids were learning new skills and enjoying themselves too. We will definitely be returning, thank you
4. Japan Powder Culture Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JAPAN - THE THRILL OF DEEP POWDER, THE BEAUTY OF AN UNIQUE CULTURE, AND THE FUN OF A WELL OILED GUIDED TOUR. Enjoy some of the most incredible snow on planet earth, stay in a truly authentic Japanese ski village, visit mom and pop restaurants and mix with the locals, be entertained by Geisha, Taiko Drum, Shimansen Guitar, Lion Dance and Karate performances, visit the world famous Snow Monkeys, view the amazing tree snow monsters at night, walk through ancient castles, temples and shrines and relax in natural hot pool onsens. Where other companies may talk up the cultural aspects of Japan and charge extra for these, we include them in our tours so you get a truly authentic Japanese ski experience. And best of all you get to share this all with a group of like minded ski and snowboard enthusiasts, all hosted by our instructor/guides who are just plain passionate about what they do for you. And don’t forget our hidden gems that will amazing you along the way.
5. Senjojiki Cirque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By TarouC - Saitama Prefecture, Japan
After snow fall at Senjyoujiki, we can enjoy snow and ice covering tree. Our family visited here and stayed at hotel senjyojiki. We have no capability to climb snow mountain but could enjoy to walk and see senjyoiki.
6. Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By 1pixie_12 - Shenzhen, China
Amazingly large skiing area with great, fluffy powder snow. Fantastic tree runs and great pistes too. Loads of lifts with friendly staff
7. Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 842 reviews
Reviewed By katmarks - Adelaide, Australia
Definitely a great mountain with loads of terrain, even on the weekends when it's busy there is space to spread out. The newly opened restaurant at the top of Kitaone lift is worth a visit, it was delicious.
8. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort / Alpine Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 484 reviews
ABLE Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has 3 areas of alpine skiing to enjoy. Alps-daira, Toomi and Iimori. There are 15 courses in Goryu. Alps-daira ski slope’s attractiveness is the long term seasonality which is open until the end of Golden Week. The resorts snow quality and panoramic views of the North Alps are both incredible features to enjoy. Toomi and Iimori slope is ideal for beginners, kids and families. It also has the largest night skiing area in Hakuba.
Reviewed By viviansP3405IP
Goryu is our favourite spot in Hakuba so far - purely subjective - yes! Night skiing was great too. To top up our skiing each day, we'd finish up with Yogorino - yogurt 'ice-cream' in a waffle-cone - oiiishiii!
9. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 743 reviews
Reviewed By MadamNomad
There are already lots of reviews here that wax poetic about the quality of Nozawa’s deep powder and wonderful ski resort. So instead, I’ll share a few thoughts on the village area surrounding the 3 base stations of the ski resort and ski-in/ski-out options. For hotel accommodations, each of these areas has PLUSES and MINUSES. Note: when looking at a village tourist map or the ski resort piste map, be aware that these maps are typically drawn rotated with NORTH on the left. The 3 base areas (listed from North to South): 1) HIKAGE Gondola: access by the “Yu Road” or the “Shinyu Pair Lift” At the northern end of the village is Hikage station. Hikage station is the ski resort’s hub which has a gondola, a welcome center, a large children’s snow park, shops, cafes, equipment rentals, ski school, and a zipline base station. Even if you’re not a skier/snowboarder, Hikage station is a fun place to hang out on a café balcony to sip coffee/beer and people-watch. Despite Hikage being the hub, this base station actually sits above the village, and visitors must access the station by either the “Yu Road” (an escalator-like moving walk) or by the “Shinyu Pair Lift” (a free ski lift that carries visitors to the front of the Japan Ski Museum from where it is a very short distance to ski/walk down to the Hikage gondola). HIKAGE PLUSES: The village region immediately below Hikage station is the scenic, historic heart of the village that everyone photographs. Here you will find the greatest concentration of restaurants, cafes, bars/pubs, shops, onsens, shrines, and strolling visitors, plus many lodging options. Also, on this north end of the village is where the Dosojin Fire Festival is held. HIKAGE MINUSES: Allow ~10 minutes’ travel time to ride either the “Yu Road” or “Shinyu Pair Lift” between the village and Hikage station at the start and end of your ski day. As this is the heart of the village, there is very limited parking for cars. 2) NAGASAKA Gondola On Google Maps, the Nagasaka station is designated as “Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort”. Nagasaka is situated midway between the two other base stations. Nagasaka station offers many of the ski services of Hikage, minus the kids’ fun park. NAGASAKA PLUSES: In contrast to Hikage station which requires transit by either the “Yu Road” or “Shinyu Pair Lift”, the Nagasaka Gondola station is at village level, so you can walk right up to it from your hotel. The village area surrounding Nagasaka, in addition to having many lodging accommodations, also has restaurants & pubs. From the Nagasaka gondola, it’s a 10 min walk to the village center. There is a new parking lot at this station. NAGASAKA MINUSES: The Nagasaka gondola station doesn’t have as much of the atmospheric vibe of the Hikage gondola station. 3) KARASAWA Link At the southernmost end of Nozawa Onsen village is Karasawa station which has a lift that carries skiers up the ridge from where they can ski down to the Nagasaka Gondola. KARAWAWA PLUSES: At Karasawa, like at Nagasaka, you can walk directly to the lift from your hotel. There are a few restaurants, plus a nice little supermarket at the Nakao bus stop. Lots of parking. KARASAWA MINUSES: The Karasawa base area is more distant from the heart of the village, but the distance is walkable (~15-20 min). What the hotels here lack in central location, they make up in hospitality. Many of them offer in-house dining and shuttle service to the village center. 4) SKI-IN/SKI-OUT Nozawa does have a limited number of SKI-IN/SKI-OUT accommodations. There is a cluster of hotels at the top of the “Shinyu Pair Lift” near the Japan Ski Museum, and another cluster of hotels on the Paradise ski run higher up on the mountain. Arriving hotel guests are brought to these hotels by snowmobile or snowcat. SKI-IN/SKI-OUT PLUSES: You’re right in the midst of the skiing excitement on the mountain. SKI-IN/SKI-OUT MINUSES: Depending on how high up the mountain your hotel is, you may have limited-to-no access to the après ski scene in the village after the lifts close.
10. Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By JpnMan
Lots of variety and big when including Goryu side. Cheaper than Happone and less exposed, so less wind.
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