Skiing & Snowboarding

Sidecountry Skiing in the Dry Powder of Shiga Kogen

Powder tours with local guides in search of fresh snow in Shiga Kogen in complex terrain ranging from forest to wide open areas.

Length

4 hours

Season

December to February

Area

Shiga Kogen, Nagano

Group size

1 to 10 persons

Type

Private

Price/person

15,000 JPY

Kammui Style:

Challenging

Guide

湯本 祐太郎 Yutaro Yumoto

湯本 祐太郎 Yutaro Yumoto

Representative of SHIGAKOGEN MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY, Shiga Kogen Mountain Activity

About

There are 18 ski resorts of various sizes in Shiga Kogen. Each area has its own characteristics including pistes, forests, fresh snow areas, etc. After checking the snow and weather conditions, we will go to the best area for that day. At the ski resort, we will guide you through the courses and lines according to your skill level. Riding through areas of compacted snow (maintained snow), ice, and rough areas, but also seeking out fresh snow and tree runs to enjoy.

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Hosted by 湯本 祐太郎 Yutaro Yumoto
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Itinerary

9:00 a.m. Gathering and registration Experience (around four hours, with a break in between) 1:00 p.m. Finish

Requirements

Ski level: Intermediate and above

Equipment

Please bring your own ski equipment. We recommend thicker skis with a center width of about 100mm, but rental skis are also acceptable.

Facilities

If you have any questions about facilities or about local accommodations, please contact us.

Access info

By car 【From Tokyo】 Nerima I.C. → Fujioka J.C.T. on Kanetsu Expressway → Shinshu Nakano I.C. on Joshinetsu Expressway → R292 (Olympic Road) → Shiga Kogen Takaido I.C. → Chuo Expressway Okaya J.C.T. → Nagano Expressway Yoshoku J.C.T. → Joshin-etsu Expressway Shinshu Nakano I.C. → R292 (Olympic Road) → Shiga Kogen 【From Nagoya】 Nagoya I.C. → Tomei Expressway Komaki J.C.T → Chuo Expressway Okaya J.C.T → Nagano Expressway Koshoku J.C.T → Joshinetsu Expressway Shinshu Nakano I.C → R292 (Olympic Road) → Shiga Kogen 【From Osaka】 Suita I.C. → Meishin Maibara J.C.T → Komaki J.C.T → Chuo highway Okaya J.C.T → Nagano highway Yoshoku J.C.T → Joshinetsu highway Shinshu Nakano I.C → R292 (Olympic road) → Shiga Kogen Parking is available, depending on the area to be skied, so please consult with us. By train or bus 【Bus from Nagano Station】 Nagaden Bus Shiga Kogen Line Express Nagano Station East Exit → Get off at Sun Valley Bus Stop. 【Train and bus from Nagano Station】 Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Station → Yudanaka Station → Nagaden Bus → Shiga Kogen Mountain Station bus stop

Pick up

no

Nearest station

Nagano Electric Railway Yudanaka Station

Meeting place

SHIGAKOGEN MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY

If you come by car

Approximately 30 minutes from Shinshu-Nakano IC on Joshinetsu Expressway