The 5 Best Nagano Ski Trips

1.Nagano Ski Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $2,862Our pick

Spend about 10 days based near Yudanaka with Jase and the Japan Powder Culture Tours team. Ski Nagano’s best powder areas with guiding and lift passes, then enjoy snow monkeys, onsens, geisha, taiko, karate, Matsumoto, sake, sushi, and karaoke. It suits fit skiers who want culture built into the trip.

“Best ski tour ever! The combination of the cultural experience with expert guides made this a great trip. Jase took care of all of our needs. His guides lead us each day to the best snow on the mountain. The powder was Exceptionally awesome.”

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2.Nagano: 1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 9h 30m · from $243

Meet your English or Chinese speaking guide at Nagano Station, ride about 80 minutes to a Nagano ski resort, and spend the day on the slopes with skis or a snowboard, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, and a lift pass provided. Add a two-hour beginner lesson, and guides such as Orlando, Luka, and Nadine can help you get comfortable fast.

“Was a perfect day all round. Well organised, great communication, perfect weather, great equipment. Would definitely do again.”

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3.Ski or Snowboard Lesson in Shiga Kogen (4Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $184

Meet Ride Shiga in Shiga Kogen for a private four-hour ski or snowboard lesson led by an instructor matched to your level and goals. You can work on first turns, carving, race technique, freestyle, freeride, or moguls. Equipment, clothing, lift pass, and lunch cost extra.

“Very good and supportive. I would recommend to everyone. Me and my son enjoyed skiing very much. The trainer is very good, skillful and helpful.”

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4.1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270

Start at Nagano Station at 7:40 am for a guided ski day at a resort selected for current snow conditions, often Shiga Kogen. Your package includes transport, skis or snowboard, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, lift pass, and optional two-hour lessons. Guides such as Shawn or Orlando may help you get set up.

“I was so glad I didn't try to get to Shiga Kogen on my own means of transportation. This tour will take you safely up into the (very) snowy mountains. As a solo skier, this tour was a great way to connect with others. Orlando, my guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the whole prefecture.”

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5.Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $97Best value

Join guide Kouhei Nishida for a five-hour snowshoe walk from Kurohime Station into Togakushi’s snowy beech forest. Use included MSR snowshoes and poles, follow the 400-year-old cedar avenue, seek out giant trees, enjoy coffee made at a snow table, and walk across frozen Lake Kagami.

“Amazing day of snow shoeing with Kouhei! He was informative and personable and took us off the busy tourist track so we could enjoy the natural beauty of the forest.”

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