Nagano - Skiing in Japan Winter season

Your journey begins with a shinkansen transfer from Tokyo to Nagano, placing you directly into the spiritual heartland of Togakushi. Upon meeting your private guide, you are seamlessly transferred to Togakushi Kogen. The morning is dedicated to alpine pleasure, offering flexible options for exhilarating snow play—including sledding and tubing—or optional skiing at the quiet, scenic resort. The day's profound cultural immersion begins in the afternoon. You will explore Togakushi Chusha (Middle Shrine), where your guide will share the ancient Shinto myths of the Sun Goddess and the mountain's origins. The journey culminates with a revered walk along the Avenue of Giant Cedar Trees, where centuries-old cedars, cloaked in snow, form an iconic and breathtaking pilgrimage path. For the evening, you will be transferred by your guide to the elegant Tokyu Madarao Hotel. Here, you will unwind with the hotel's amenities, perhaps enjoying the restorative waters of the onsen, and preparing for a tranquil night surrounded by the quiet splendor of the Kogen.

In the next two days, enjoy at the fullest your ski pass and spend your time at Madarao Mountain Resort, a four-season Japan resort located in Nagano Prefecture, famous for abundant powder snow and extensive, accessible tree-skiing runs. It offers skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels, with a mix of groomed and ungroomed terrain. It is easily reachable from your accommodation Madarao Tangram Tokyu Resort, from where you can also explore nearby Nojiri lake and beautiful countryside town of Iiyama.

On Day 4, check-out from your accommodation in Madarao and reach Iiyama station by public transportation or taxi. Here, you will be transferred to your next accommodation Hokuryuko Hotel, located near the historic hot spring village and world-class ski destination Nozawa Onsen. Famous for its deep, abundant snow and long-standing onsen culture, this charming village offers a fantastic ski resort with 44 trails suitable for all levels. The town is home to 13 free public onsen (Soto Yu), which are community-run and offer a genuine taste of traditional Japanese life, and is also renowned for the spectacular Dosojin Fire Festival held on January 15th every year. Enjoy two days of skiing and relaxation at the onsen before concluding this wonderful winter trip, unless you would like to book an extension tour with us through other famous destinations in Japan!