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Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, bless the region with an ideal climate for growing fruit. As such, Nagano produces some of Japan’s best fruit; most ...Enjoy Sake in Nagano
As home to the second largest number of breweries in Japan, Nagano is an ideal place into dive the rich history and warming world of ‘sake’....Autumn Leaves In Nagano
As a place of mountains and abundant forests, Nagano is one of the best places to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of Japan. Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, the stunning colours of the autumn leaves are...Nagano Cultural Experiences
The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in many aspects of life but none more so than through its many traditional crafts and pastimes. ...Winter in Shiga Kogen
Located a short distance from the Jigokdani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen can lay claim to being Japan’s largest and highest ski resort. Spread between five mountain peaks, Shiga offers visitors an unparal...Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics
Long known for its huge snowfall and world-class skiing, Nagano was the proud host of the 1988 Winter Olympics – a legacy which lives on today! As the first Games to include snowboarding as a medaled...Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki (Mountain Station)
Located in the Hasuike area of Shiga Kogen, the Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki - pronounced ‘yama-no-eh-ki' and translating as 'mountain station' - is one the primary transport hubs for the ski resort....Shiga Kogen: Central Area
Comprising approximately 50 ski runs serviced by 30 chairlifts and 1 gondola, Shiga Kogen’s Central Area is by itself larger than most Japanese resorts and your gateway to the entire resort. With the...Shiga Kogen: Okushiga & Yakebitai Area
This area when looking at the map is at the far left corner. The area consists out of two different ski resorts, the Okushiga Ski Area and the Yakebitaiyama - or just 'Yakebtitai' - Ski Area. Of ...
