[Want to ski wide and long medium slopes] Nagano Prefecture 13 ski resorts recommended for intermediate skiers

Suitable for practicing making solid turns.

Run length

Fujimi Panorama is a ski resort where intermediate skiers can fully enjoy the fun of long runs. If you take the gondola to the top of the mountain, you can ski up to about 3,000 meters.

Maximum gradient

The Konashi slope just below the summit has a gentle slope, making it a good place to warm up. The alpine slope along the way has a maximum slope of 23 degrees.

Runs

Intermediate skiers will be happy to know that they can use gondolas to ski efficiently and try out different lines as the course changes.

The video also introduced the fact that the sunny weather rate is over 80%.

When going as an intermediate skier, you'll want to choose between this difficult slope and a course that you feel comfortable with.

Runs

Yomase Onsen is attractive because it has a wide variety of slopes and courses. It is fun to ski for a long time while connecting the main slope and Otome slope.

Maximum gradient

The Champion Course, on the other hand, has a steep slope with a maximum slope of 33 degrees, making it very slippery.

Scenery

In addition to the changing course that takes advantage of the natural topography, the view overlooking Zenkojidaira is also attractive. This is a ski resort that is worth the attention of those who want to ski in a place with a sense of openness.

Iizuna Resort is a ski resort with a variety of layouts where you can enjoy a variety of skis.

Run length

On the panoramic course, which is approximately 2,500 meters long, you can ski in a rhythm while feeling the moderate changes in slope.

Runs

You can also practice making big turns on the wide, flat sunshine slopes.

Snow characteristics

An adventure course with uncompacted snow allows you to enjoy powder and natural terrain if the snow conditions are right.

In addition to being easily accessible, being approximately 30 minutes by car from downtown Nagano, we also offer night games.
This ski resort is perfect for those who want to go skiing casually.

Although Kashimayari is a medium-sized course, it offers a wide variety of courses.
The ski slopes are spread out around Central Plaza 1130, and the video introduced 15 courses.

You can enjoy long cruising of approximately 3,000m on the Nakatsuna Super Forest Road Course.

There are attractions such as Pokemon Snow Adventure, and it is a ski resort that both adults and children can enjoy, including things other than skiing.

Hakuba Sanosaka is attractive for its gentle slopes and spectacular lakeside views.
Approximately 80% of the courses are mainly on gentle and medium slopes, making them popular with families and groups.

On the lake down course, you can ski while overlooking Lake Aoki.
It is attractive for those who want to enjoy a relaxing ride while admiring the beautiful scenery.

There is also a school that caters to everyone from beginners to intermediate and advanced players.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing in a calm environment.

Tsugaike is one of the largest ski resorts in the Hakuba area.
The Kane-no-naru-oka slope is approximately 1,200 meters wide and is popular with beginners and families.

The video also introduced the approximately 70m square kids park, kids room, and child care facility.

This is an option not only for those who want to ski on wide slopes, but also for those looking for a ski resort to spend time with their children.

There was also crowdfunding to continue operations and a transition to a locally-led system.

First of all, I am truly grateful that they are able to continue operating, and I would like to continue to support this ski resort.

Prices and ticket types

Mt. Norikura is a ski resort that has taken the bold step of offering free lift tickets to those 18 and under for the 2024-25 season.

Runs

We introduced this video as an initiative that captures our hope that the whole family will come skiing and make their debut on the slopes in Norikura.

Run length

The longest course is approximately 5,000m, and it is also attractive that you can feel the changes in the terrain as you ski.

There are a total of 20 slopes introduced in the video, with an altitude of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 meters.
In addition to quality snow, you can also enjoy views of the Central and Southern Alps on clear days.

There is also a children's area and a gentle slope, making it a family-friendly atmosphere.

It is a ski resort with a good balance of long courses and an environment exclusively for skiers.

Runs

Kiso Fukushima is a ski resort known as a slope exclusively for skiers. Everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy the slope by choosing the slope that suits their level.

Run length

The main feature is the long course that stretches from the summit to the base, with a maximum length of approximately 4,600m. There is an exhilarating feeling of being able to ski while admiring the scenery of Mt. Ontake and the Central Alps.

Access

In the video, we also introduced the access, which is about 42km from Ina Interchange, about 72km from Nakatsugawa Interchange, and about 20 minutes by bus from JR Kiso-Fukushima Station.

Kurohime Kogen is located in Shinanomachi Nagano Prefecture and is a popular ski resort for families and beginners.
Approximately 80% of the courses are aimed at beginners and intermediates, and are characterized by gentle and wide slopes.

Runs

While you can practice while feeling the natural terrain, there are also courses that include difficult sections.

Maximum gradient

In the video, he introduced the mouse course, which is about 1,000 meters long and has a maximum angle of 33 degrees, with the upper part being suitable for advanced users, and the middle and lower parts having slippery sections.

The Snake course is about 600m long, with a maximum of 25 degrees and an average of 14 degrees.

The convenience of free parking, about 6 minutes from Shinanomachi Interchange, is also an attractive feature.
You can enjoy meals such as school, Kurohimeyama curry, and soba noodles.

Togari Onsen is a ski resort in Iiyama City that is rich in variety.
The video introduced the Pegasus, Orion, and Tonpei areas.

Scenery

There are long courses from the top of the mountain, sections where you can enjoy wide slopes, and changes in topography, and the view overlooking the Chikuma River basin is also attractive.

Runs

You can ski while choosing between areas suitable for beginners and areas suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers, including swells and uncompacted snow.

There is also an outdoor hot spring facility at the base.
Relaxing in a hot spring after skiing is another way to enjoy Togari.

Please check the information for the season you are visiting for information on area and facility operations.

Romance no Kamisama is a ski resort located in the village of Kijimadaira.
With a wide range of courses and a kids' park, there are places where families and beginners alike can have fun.

On the other hand, the Pioneer Course, which has a maximum slope of 46 degrees and a total length of approximately 870m, is in a special category.
This is a steep slope for advanced skiers who have uncompacted snow and must adapt to changes in snow quality and terrain.

In the video, I introduced it as a famous slope that is said to be too scary.

When you think of it as an intermediate destination, you don't have to ski this difficult course.

Choose a gentle area, check the course map and opening conditions for the day, and enjoy.

There is also a kids' play area and school, and it is convenient to be able to access the slopes from the parking lot.

Elevation

Yachiho Highland is located on a highland at an altitude of approximately 1,830 meters, and is surrounded by white birch colonies, making it an attractive sight.

Snow characteristics

We introduced it as a ski resort with snow quality unique to Kita Yatsugatake and a high rate of clear skies.

Runs

There are 8 courses in total, and the wide compacted snow barn is suitable for practicing even for basic skiers.

Runs

Yunomaru has a variety of courses that are easy to slip on, even for beginners. In the video, we introduced it as an environment where you can practice in a relaxed manner on days when there is not much waiting for the lift.

Run length

Slope 6 has a course of approximately 1,100m and is popular with beginners to intermediate skiers.

Elevation

The natural snow that takes advantage of the high altitude is also an attractive feature, making this ski resort a must-see for those who want to practice in the nice winter snow.