Ski Areas in Nagano
Nagano Ski Resorts
Nagano is a region of Japan offering skiing and snowboarding in 10 Japanese Ski Resorts, including Hakuba 47, Karuizawa and Nozawa Onsen.
Snow Forecasts for Nagano
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Hotaka Olympia | 6in |
| Hakuba 47 | 2in |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 1in |
| Togakushi | 1in |
| Hakuba Cortina Kokusai | - |
Forecast updated : 17 Dec 2025 00:32 PST
Nagano Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Nagano
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Nagano, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | 15 miles |
| Hotaka Olympia | 4 miles |
| Karuizawa | 4 miles |
| Nozawa Onsen | 19 miles |
| Togakushi | 13 miles |
| Togari Onsen | 12 miles |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 21 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Nagano
The highest altitude ski resorts in Nagano, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | 2,690ft |
| Hakuba Cortina Kokusai | 2,274ft |
| Hakuba Norikura | 2,297ft |
| Hotaka Olympia | 3,284ft |
| Kijimadaira | 1,539ft |
| Nozawa Onsen | 1,854ft |
| Togakushi | 4,003ft |
| Togari Onsen | 1,312ft |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 2,625ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Nagano
The highest lift-served skiing in Nagano, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | 5,315ft |
| Hakuba Cortina Kokusai | 4,724ft |
| Hakuba Norikura | 4,265ft |
| Hotaka Olympia | 4,298ft |
| Karuizawa | 3,789ft |
| Kijimadaira | 4,170ft |
| Nozawa Onsen | 5,413ft |
| Togakushi | 5,735ft |
| Togari Onsen | 3,445ft |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 5,512ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Nagano
The best beginner ski areas in Nagano, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 |  |
| Hotaka Olympia |  |
| Nozawa Onsen |  |
| Togari Onsen | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Nagano
The best intermediate ski resorts in Nagano, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | |
| Kijimadaira | |
| Nozawa Onsen | |
| Tsugaike Kogen | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Nagano
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Nagano, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | |
| Nozawa Onsen | |