Winter
is off to a great start here in Nagano! The snow has been falling and the
resorts are already looking fantastic, with great powder and very quiet ski
runs offering an enticing reason to vi...
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December 21, 2020
Say Goodbye to 2020 and ‘Hello’21!’: There’s Plenty of Great Deals in Nagano this Winter!
Winter
is off to a great start here in Nagano! The snow has been falling and the
resorts are already looking fantastic, with great powder and very quiet ski
runs offering an enticing reason to vi... -
November 5, 2020
#GOTOTRAVEL: The Snow Has Started Falling in Nagano – Plan & Book Your Nozawa Onsen Ski/Snowboard Trip for Winter 2020/21!
Once best known for its hot springs and as a place of healing, Nozawa Onsen has in more recent years emerged as one of Nagano’s most popular ski resorts, offering great powder, a good mix of ... -
October 20, 2020
#GOTOTRAVEL: Shiga Kogen – Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Largest Ski Resort & ‘Go To Travel’ Deals for Winter 2020/21!
Just over an hour from Nagano Station, Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest and highest ski resort offering over 600 hectares of terrain spread across eighteen ski areas. Covered by an all-mountain pas... -
October 13, 2020
#GOTOTRAVEL: Winter is Coming – Plan & Book Your Hakuba Ski Trip for Winter 2020/21!
Located only one hour from central Nagano City, Hakuba is home of some of Japan’s best ski resorts. Collectively known as ‘Hakuba Valley’, a total of ten resorts offer an outstanding variety ... -
September 11, 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
As highlighted in our recent blog article – ‘#SNOWMONKEYRESORTS LOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?’ – Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan are currently eligible for by s... -
September 10, 2020
Go Slow & Discover Yamanouchi – Snow Monkeys, Ski Resorts & A Whole Lot More!
Visitors to Nagano will almost certainly of heard of the Jigokudani Monkey Park and its now famous, hot-spring loving monkeys!One of Nagano’s most popular destinations, the monkeys c... -
August 13, 2020
Using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Visit Nagano & Central Japan – 50% Discounts Available from August 20th!
With the summer holidays in full swing, it’s a great time to visit Central Japan and escape the intense heat and humidity of the coastal cities. Though also hot during the day, Nagano and Central... -
July 13, 2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Eat, Shop, Play – Visit Karuizawa
Nestled high in the mountains between Tokyo and Nagano, Karuizuawa is a small resort town that attracts visitors at all times of year. Notably cooler than Tokyo in summer, beautiful in spring and... -
July 9, 2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics
In our recent blog article ‘Clean Green & Healthy – Get Outdoors & Get Back to Nature!’, we promoted Central Japan’s outdoor destinations as great options when planning your future travel... -
July 3, 2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Clean Green & Healthy – Discover Central Japan
When researching and planning a visit to Japan, understanding the regions and which areas are nearby others, can be a little confusing – particularly for first-time visitors.While some n... -
May 19, 2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Introducing Hotel Sunny Shiga – Perfectly Positioned when Exploring Japan’s Largest Ski Resort
Located across from the Takamagahara ski fields, Hotel Sunny Shiga is ideally positioned for guests wanting easy access to all areas of Shiga Kogen. Known for its spacious and bright rooms, friendly... -
April 22, 2020
Snow Monkey Resorts Winter Tours & Charters
From all of us at Snow Monkey Resorts, we would like to give a big shout out to all of our guests who joined us in Nagano during winter 2019/20! Thanks to you we were able to have a successful winte... -
April 13, 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Accommodation & Ski Packages in Nagano for Winter 2020/21
As Nagano’s No.1-rated tour operator, we always have one eye on winter. Having just emerged from the last one, and even though we’re looking to the warmer days of spring and summer, we already ha... -
January 27, 2020
Snow Report January 2020: Where’s the Best Snow in Nagano this Winter?
It’s no secret that the snowfall in Nagano this winter is much less than usual. Unusually warm weather patterns have led to higher than normal temperatures and as a result, lower snowfall. Many ski ... -
July 28, 2019
WINTER-ONLY SHUTTLE SERVICE: YOU CAN NOW JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING 1-DAY SNOW MONKEY TOUR FROM HAKUBA!
Recognised as one of the Top 10 Experiences in Japan with a 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, guests based in Hakuba this winter will be able to join our most popular tour through use of o... -
July 14, 2019
COMBINING SNOW MONKEY RESORTS SKI PACKAGES & PRIVATE CHARTERS: RECOMMENDED MULTI-RESORT SKI TOURS IN NAGANO!
As recently featured, Shiga Kogen is not just Nagano’s but also Japan’s largest and highest ski resort. With 79 ski runs serviced by 51 chairlifts and gondolas, Shiga offers the largest expanse of... -
June 4, 2019
SNOW MONKEY RESORTS WINTER TOURS & CHARTERS! START PLANNING YOUR NAGANO SKI & SNOWBOARD ADVENTURE FOR WINTER 2019/20!
Winter is never far away – or at least never out of mind – here in Nagano. With the past winter having come late but then refusing to call it quits, and ultimately blessing us with a massive amoun... -
October 28, 2018
Shiga Kogen’s Central Area: a Resort Within a Resort!
As Japan’s largest ski resort, Shiga Kogen offers an expansive area of terrain to explore and some of the most beautiful powder landscapes to carve and slash your way through each winter. At an impr... -
October 22, 2018
Shiga Kogen: Explore Japan’s Largest Mountain Resort on ‘Ski Safari’
Maruike & Sunvalley [Yellow Zone]These two ski areas are the first that you'll come to when ascending the mountain road that leads to the resort (approximately 30-35 minutes drive from Yudana... -
October 8, 2018
SHIGA KOGEN: BIGGER, HIGHER, BETTER!
With winter fast approaching it's time to get serious and decide where you're headed! The big question for many people coming to Japan is which region best fits their needs - Nagano or Hokkaido? Both ... -
July 30, 2018
Shiga Kogen: 79 Courses, 51 Chairlifts/Gondolas & 18 Ski Areas Covered by 1 Common Ticket
There are many reasons to choose Japan for your winter sports holiday. Numerous resorts, reliable snow conditions including world-class powder, friendly locals, great food, all the cultural trimm... -
February 20, 2018
1998 Nagano Olympics Pt.2: Ski Resorts 1998
With the recent completion of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and upcoming XII Paralympic Winter Games in Pyongyang, South Korea, there is understandable interest in celebrating the 20th anniversary ...
