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Make an InquiryThis is a 5-day ski and snowboard tour from Nagano of Japan. It will take you to two ski resorts in Shiga Kogen where skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginners to experts can enjoy winter sports. After heading to Shiga Kogen area, a walking tour takes you to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park to see the cute sight of wild monkeys bathing in onsen with a snow-covered landscape. Enjoy the winter with amazing Japow in Japan!
Welcome to Japan! On arrival in Tokyo, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the airport, proceed to railway station for taking a train to Nagano.
On arrival in Nagano, transfer to your hotel in Shiga Kogen Ski Area by private car.
Upon arrival at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel, you will be free for leisure.
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Ichinose, Terakoya and Takamagahara are the very center of Shiga Kogen. There are many large ski in/ski out hotels in this area.
The main road bisects the area, and Ichinose Diamond and Ichinose Yamanokami areas are on the West of the road, while the rest of the resorts are on the East. There is a lift accessed bridge across the road between Ichinose Family and Ichinose Diamond.
Ichinose Family Ski Field, like the name implies is good for families, as the main 3 lifts, nice snow fields for ski beginners and 1 Kids Park, fun for the whole family in a whole day!
In the late day, back to hotel and soak in the onsen for relax.
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Shiga Kogen Ski Area
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This is the largest ski resort in Shiga Kogen! From the tops there are many different routes down, with something to suit all abilities.
With the hotels offering true ski in / ski out access to the slopes, this is definitely a location you should look at for your Shiga Kogen Vacation.
Enjoy up to 4 hours of skiing and snowboarding. There is also an Olympic course where many international competitions have been held, such as the slalom race at the Nagano Winter Olympics. Give it a try!
In the late day, back to hotel and soak in the onsen for relax.
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Shiga Kogen Ski Area
breakfast
This is a park where you can observe the ecology of wild Japanese macaques (monkey) up close.
Wild monkeys spend their daily lives soaking in hot springs surrounded by pure white snow to withstand the harsh cold. It looks like a group of hot spring enthusiasts gathered together in the snowy scenery and enjoying a relaxing moment.
Please bring comfortable, non-slip shoes.
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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
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A bullet train to Nagano train station would be arranged. Back to Tokyo from Nagano. You may catch your departure flight from Tokyo.
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Go Find Orient choose your accommodation based on easy accessibility to everything yet in a quiet neighborhood with the consideration of typical traditional style and modern comfort.
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