Ski resorts in Nagano (Japan)
3 ski resorts in Nagano (Japan), with top elevations from 1,155 to 2,307 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Nagano
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Kogen | 1,330 m | 2,307 m | 977 m | 80 km | 52 | — | Rent skis |
| Nozawa Onsen | 565 m | 1,650 m | 1,085 m | 50 km | 21 | — | Rent skis |
| Karuizawa Prince | 950 m | 1,155 m | 205 m | 8 km | 5 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Nagano
Which ski resorts are there in Nagano?
This page compares 3 ski resorts in Nagano, spread across these areas: Nagano. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in Nagano?
Of the 3 resorts in Nagano that publish their kilometres of slopes (out of 3 compared), the one with most is Shiga Kogen, with 80 km, ahead of Nozawa Onsen (50 km). Resorts that do not publish the figure are not part of this comparison.
Which is the highest ski resort in Nagano?
The highest point in Nagano is at Shiga Kogen: 2,307 m, in Nagano. Next comes Nozawa Onsen (1,650 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Nagano?
Nozawa Onsen: 1,085 m between its base (565 m) and its summit (1,650 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Nagano open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 3 resorts in Nagano with a calculated window open between November 1, 2026 and November 29, 2026, and close between April 5, 2027 and May 6, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Nagano?
3 of the 3 resorts in Nagano on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.