Skiing & Snowboarding

Snowshoe in Shiga Kogen from the Highest Chairlift in Japan

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Snowshoeing is a great way to see amazing views and walk through the mountain scenery.

Length

4 hours

Season

January to April

Area

Shiga Kogen, Nagano

Group size

2 to 10 persons

Type

Private

Price/person

10,000 JPY

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Guide

ダニエルムーア Daniel Moore

Unique Iga Plateau Mountain Activity Guide, ACTIVE TRAVEL JAPAN FARM Representative

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About

Shiga Kogen, located in Nagano's Joshinetsu National Park, was one of the sites of the 1998 Winter Olympics. It is the ski resort with the highest elevation in Japan, as well as the largest interconnected ski area, and it has some of the best powder snow in Japan. There are many activities other than skiing. Snowshoeing is a great way to slow down and walk through pristine natural forests. If you are tired from skiing every day or you are not a skier, this is a great way to go outside and experience the snowy natural setting.

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Itinerary

We meet at Yudanaka Station where we take the bus to Shiga Kogen's Yokoteyama ski area, a 45-minute to 1-hour drive. From here, we take three lifts to the top of Yokoteyama ski area and the highest elevation ski area in Japan. At the top, we stop to catch the view at Tenma Terrace and have a hot beverage around a fire at High Mountain Coffee. From there, we descend to Shibu Toge ski area and then to the highest point on Japan's national highway system. We return to Yokoteyama ski area via an unplowed road and then walk through a beautiful forest to return to the lift.

Requirements

This experience targets a physically active, mid-high level hiker or snowshoer. Options are available to reduce distance or change the itinerary, depending on the physical ability level of the group. Please bring water (available around Yudanaka Station).

Equipment

・ Hiking shoes or boots ・ Warm weather gear ・ Hiking poles are recommended ・ Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Facilities

There are no restrooms after stopping at High Mountain Coffee.

Access info

Yudanaka Station Take the Nagano Dentetsu Line or the Snow Monkey Express bus from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station. Parking: Available for several cars

Pick up

yes

Nearest station

Yudanaka Station

Meeting place

Yudanaka Station

If you come by car

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Guide

ダニエル ムーア Daniel Moore

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