3-Day Nagano Ski Trip (2-Day Accommodation, Lift Tickets, and Snowwear Rental) | Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park | Evening Departure from Shinjuku (Chinese Instructor Option Available)
- Enjoy convenient, comfortable, and safe shuttle service between Shinjuku, Tokyo, and Ryuo Snow Park!
- Take Japan's largest ropeway to the mountaintop observation deck, "SORA TERRACE," and enjoy stunning views of the snow-capped mountains.
- Popular ski resorts in Japan, perfect for both beginners and experts!
- We will arrange accommodation at a hotel near the ski resort, including breakfast and dinner, to give you the most complete skiing experience.
- Besides enjoying skiing, you can also head to the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park to admire the amazing sight of snow monkeys bathing in hot springs, or visit Shibu Onsen Metal Workshop to discover the beauty of Hayao Miyazaki's animated world!
- Enjoy unlimited ski passes and gear usage! Perfect for anyone who loves Japan's snowy season!
- Chinese-speaking ski instructors available for reservations!
Ski Activities
| Activity season | Winter |
Sightseeing Tours
| Seasonal | Winter Ski Collection |
Relaxation & Beauty
| Hot spring type | Nude bath house |
Product Info
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-Ski Resort Introduction-
Kita-Shiga Ryuo Ski Resort is a large ski resort located at an altitude of 850-1930 meters, offering 17 runs suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. Take the world's largest cable car to the Sky Observatory for panoramic views of the Northern Alps and the Nagano Basin. Ryuo Ski Park's signature run, the Kilori Run, is a 1400-meter-long, 30-degree slope, a natural, un-groomed snow run where you can experience the thrill of speeding across fluffy powder snow. The children's area also offers family-friendly activities such as snow tubing, inflatable boats, and snowmobiles.
Ryuwang Ski Park cable car operating hours: (Weekdays) 8:15-17:00; (Holidays) 8:00-17:00
[Sightseeing spots around the ski resort (visit at your own expense)]
- Dragon King Mountain Resort "Sora Terrace"
Located at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters, take the world's largest aerial cable car to ascend above the sea of clouds, offering panoramic views of northern Shinshu and the Northern Alps. This area has a high probability of experiencing a sea of clouds; when it appears, you feel as if you are on the summit of the sky—a truly enchanting and dreamlike world. You can also overlook the entire Ryuo region and admire the spectacular highland scenery. We recommend buying some local-exclusive snacks at the nearby shop and enjoying the spectacle of the sea of clouds and snow-capped peaks from the warm indoor space!
*A cable car ticket is required to ride the cable car. The official snow shuttle bus operated by the ski resort will provide round-trip service between the cable car station and the bus terminal. Please make a reservation with our company in advance if needed.
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
Jigokudani Monkey Park, located at the foot of the Kitashiga Kogen mountain range, is world-renowned for its wild Japanese macaques that bathe in the local hot springs during winter. Every year, many tourists from around the world take photos with the monkeys enjoying the hot springs amidst the steam and snow. You can take a local bus from Yunanaka Station to the entrance of Jigokudani Monkey Park. It's about a 30-minute walk from the entrance to the park; please wear appropriate boots! (Admission fee is 800 yen for adults, payable separately.)
- Shibu Onsen Hardware House
Located in the famous Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, this hotel boasts nearly 300 years of history. Originally a blacksmith shop owned by the Matsushiro Domain lord, it retained its original Japanese name, "Kinguya," even after becoming a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). It is now registered as a "Registered Tangible Cultural Property" in Japan. Internationally, it is renowned as the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, "Spirited Away." When illuminated at night, the bathhouse transforms into a scene straight out of the movie, creating a mystical atmosphere reminiscent of a fantasy world. Furthermore, the surrounding old streets possess a strong Showa-era charm, offering a tranquil and leisurely northern atmosphere, especially in the snow.
- Hotel recommendations (choose your own accommodation) -
・VILLA CHEERIO（ヴィラチェリオ）
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Basic room types: Japanese-style room (tatami) and Western-style room, each room includes a bathroom.
Public Baths: Open (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Dinner: Hot pot buffet (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Breakfast: Simple buffet (7:30-8:30)
Please note that the meal may be changed to a set meal depending on the number of guests.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Ski equipment rental: BIG SPORTS RENTAL
Convenience store: about a 2-minute walk
Distance from the ski resort: Approximately 0 minutes on foot
Distance from bus stop: Approximately 2 minutes walk
Ski drying room: Available
Smoking is prohibited indoors throughout the building; (smoking areas are available outdoors).
・HOTEL ALPINE（ホテルアルパイン）
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Basic room types: Japanese-style room (tatami) and Western-style room, each room includes a bathroom.
Public Baths: Open (16:00-22:00)
Dinner: Japanese and Western style buffet (17:30-20:00)
Breakfast: Japanese and Western style buffet (7:30-9:00)
Please note that the meal may be changed to a set meal depending on the number of guests.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Ski equipment rental: Inside HOTEL ALPINE
Convenience store: about a 3-minute walk
Distance from the ski resort: Approximately 0 minutes on foot
Distance from bus stop: Approximately 6 minutes walk
Ski drying room: Available
Smoking is prohibited indoors throughout the building; smoking areas are available.
・HOTEL CHALET RYUO（ホテルシャレー竜王）
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Basic room types: Japanese-style room (tatami room), Western-style room (the room has a toilet, but no bathroom or shower. Please use the large public bath on site to take a bath).
Public bathhouse: Open (2:00 PM to 8:00 AM the following day)
Dinner: Japanese and Western style buffet (17:30-19:00)
Breakfast: Japanese and Western style buffet (7:45-9:00)
Please note that the meal may be changed to a set meal depending on the number of guests.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Ski equipment rental: HOTEL CHALET RYUO
Convenience store: about a 2-minute walk
Distance from the ski resort: Approximately 0 minutes on foot
Distance from bus stop: Approximately 5 minutes walk
Ski drying room: Available
Smoking is prohibited indoors throughout the building; smoking areas are available.
・HOTEL NORTH SHIGA（ホテルノースShiga East/South Building）
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Basic room type: Japanese-style room (tatami room), with en-suite bathroom. (Please note that rooms in the South Wing only include a toilet, not a bathroom.)
Looking out over the Great Public Baths: Open (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Dinner: Japanese and Western style buffet (18:00-20:00)
Breakfast: Japanese and Western style buffet (7:30-8:45)
Wi-Fi: Yes
Ski equipment rental: HOTEL NORTH SHIGA
Convenience store: about a 2-minute walk
Distance from the ski resort: Approximately 2 minutes walk
Distance from bus stop: Approximately 5 minutes walk
Ski drying room: Available
Smoking is prohibited indoors throughout the building; (smoking areas are available outdoors).
VILLA CHEERIO（ヴィラチェリオ）
HOTEL CHALET RYUO（ホテルシャレー竜王）
HOTEL ALPINE（ホテルアルパイン）
HOTEL NORTH SHIGA（ホテルノースShiga）
Purchase Notice
"Important Precautions for Skiing Trips"
[Reservation ~ Arrival at the ski resort]
- After making a reservation, we will reply within 1-4 working days to confirm hotel vacancy and confirm whether the reservation has been confirmed. During the peak ski season, there may be delays in replying, so please understand.
- The bus meeting and departure point is Shinjuku's "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Large Vehicle Parking Lot". Please refer to the itinerary for the location.
- After gathering and reporting, the staff will issue you accommodation and cable car redemption coupons related to the itinerary. Please confirm that the contents are correct before departure and keep them properly. If you have any questions, please contact the company.
"important"
- Depending on the number of registrants, buses from other travel agencies that provide skiing services may be used. If the above situation occurs, the return parking location and time will be adjusted. We will notify you via a KKday message 1 week to 1 day before departure. Please be informed. Know.
- When meeting in Shinjuku, the bus will leave on time. Please arrive at the meeting point in advance and do not be late.
- For all ski bus tours organized by our company (TRAVEX TOURS), the outbound and return buses are different. Please take all your belongings with you when you get off the bus and do not leave them on the bus.
- After the bus arrives at Longwang Ski Park, please confirm your valuables, get off the bus, and go to the hotel first.
- You can check in after 15:00. Before that, you can store your luggage and use the hotel's changing room facilities.
- If you need to rent ski equipment, you can rent it at the hotel rental shop. (Cannot make an appointment / pay on site)
- Ski equipment once rented cannot be replaced and must be rented again for a fee after return. It can be temporarily stored in the hotel's dedicated storage room at night. The hotel is not responsible for the storage. Please be informed.
- Afterwards, you can go to Longwang Ski Park to enjoy skiing and playing in the snow. If you want to purchase additional lift tickets, please go to the lift ticket exchange office at the ski resort and use the exchange coupon to exchange for a lift ticket at the ski resort.
[On the day of check-out ~ Return to Tokyo]
- You can still use the hotel's luggage locker after check-out, so you can continue your ski trip.
- Please confirm the return bus time, return the rented ski equipment in advance, pack your luggage and wait for the bus at the designated location.
- Please note that the arrival time of the bus may be delayed due to local road conditions and weather.
- Before the bus returns, the staff will provide the seating chart of the day's bus on the 2nd floor of Longwang Bus Terminal. Due to the crowded scene, please go to confirm in advance and please cooperate.
- Please pay attention to the instructions of the local staff and do not get on the wrong bus or be late.
【Travel Conditions】
Travel origin and destination: Tokyo and Nagano Number of days of travel: 2 nights and 3 days Transportation: Chartered bus Bus company name: オーワ観光バス Co., Ltd./TCB 観光バス/ Izumi Transportation Co., Ltd./ アイビーエス Co., Ltd./ エスケー Co., Ltd. Transportation/Iruma Chuo Transportation Co., Ltd./Galaxy Railway Co., Ltd./Miyaura Kanko Co., Ltd./Narita Amusement Co., Ltd./Naruta Co., Ltd./Tokyo Motor Co., Ltd./Mashi Automobile Co., Ltd./NaritaルドZixing Co., Ltd./Aogaki Kankoバス Co., Ltd./Tokyo Yuguangko Co., Ltd./Tokyo Shiga Transportation Co., Ltd./カミコウバス Co., Ltd./そのTA上记に正ずるバス社 Meals: Breakfast 2 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 2 times Accommodation facilities: Dragon King パークホテル、ホテルノースShiga, ホテルアルパインMinimum group size: 2
Team leader: 0
Tour guide: 0
【Travel planning/implementation】
Operating company name: Toyota Co., Ltd. Address: 2-2-24 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Tennosu Travel Industry License Number 4: Tokyo Governor Registration Travel Industry No. 2-5234 Travel Industry Association Name: Nationwide Travel Industry Full member of the association
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 10 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 17:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please note that children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate.
This itinerary does not include a tour guide. Please note that the Chinese version of the notes or itinerary will be provided on the day of the itinerary.
Please note that if affected by traffic jams, facility maintenance, etc., the itinerary or arrival time at the ski resort may be delayed.
During a group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group early or midway. If you leave the group midway, you will be deemed to have automatically given up the unfinished itinerary, and no additional refunds will be given. Passengers who leave the group or after leaving the group must bear the responsibility for accidents. Please understand.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the meeting point in advance. The bus will leave on time. If you are late, you will not be waiting, and you will not be able to join the tour midway.
Please note that ski clothing and ski suits are repetitive rental products and cannot be selected. They may not be the latest products.
If it is judged that the trip needs to be suspended due to insufficient snow in the area, in principle, notification will be given 2 days before departure, so please be informed.
In principle, the itinerary will continue as long as there is more than one ski slope in operation at the ski resort. Of course, the itinerary may be suspended due to the condition of the ski slopes, so please be informed.
The use time of the cable car lift ticket redemption voucher is calculated from the start date of local accommodation, and does not include the night operation of the ski resort. If you need to change, please make a note when making an appointment and contact the company.
Some ski resorts will charge a deposit ranging from 500 to 1,000 yen when you use the lift ticket, which will be refunded after you finish using it, so please be aware.
If there is a heavy snowstorm in the area on the day of return and the roads are blocked, our company will help you arrange accommodation or take a shuttle bus to the nearest train station, but all costs incurred will be at your own expense, please be informed.
The ski resort is located in the mountains. The local hotel equipment cannot be compared with that of metropolitan hotels. Some equipment is relatively old. Please understand.
When registering for a trip that departs in the evening, please be sure to pay attention to the departure date and time.
Please read the instructions carefully before booking a ski instructor lesson.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Nagano is renowned for its abundant, high-quality powder snow and diverse ski resorts. Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park stands out with Japan's largest ropeway, the SKYLAND EXPRESS CABLE CAR, which offers access to the SORA TERRACE. From here, visitors can enjoy breathtaking 'sea of clouds' views on clear days. The resort caters to all skill levels, from beginners to experts, with a variety of slopes and well-maintained facilities, making it a comprehensive and appealing choice for a ski vacation.
A 3-day ski trip is highly recommended for a comprehensive experience at Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park. This duration allows for two full days of skiing or snowboarding, giving ample time to explore various slopes and enjoy the resort's facilities. It also provides flexibility to experience additional activities, such as visiting nearby cultural attractions, without feeling rushed, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable winter getaway.
Nagano, especially Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park, boasts excellent powder snow and stunning mountain views, including the famed "sea of clouds" from the SORA TERRACE, a unique experience. While Hokkaido is known for its deep, consistent powder, Nagano provides a diverse range of resorts, often with more cultural attractions like Jigokudani Monkey Park. Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park offers convenient access from Tokyo and is known for being suitable for both beginners and experts.
Yes, Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park is very suitable for beginner skiers and snowboarders. The resort is well-regarded for its beginner-friendly slopes and dedicated areas that allow novices to learn and practice comfortably. It offers gentle gradients and has facilities to assist those new to winter sports. Additionally, the option for Chinese-speaking ski instructors can significantly enhance the learning experience for international beginners, making it an excellent choice for first-time visitors to the slopes.
At Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park's SORA TERRACE, visitors can experience a truly unique mountaintop perspective. Accessible via Japan's largest ropeway, the SKYLAND EXPRESS CABLE CAR, this observation deck offers panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. On clear days, guests are often treated to the spectacular sight of a "sea of clouds" stretching across the horizon, creating an unforgettable landscape. It's a perfect spot for stunning photos and enjoying the serene beauty of winter.
Yes, beyond skiing, there are notable attractions near Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park. One popular option is the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where visitors can witness wild snow monkeys bathing in natural hot springs, a truly unique sight. Another nearby cultural gem is the Shibu Onsen Metal Workshop, offering a glimpse into local craftsmanship and traditional Japanese arts. These attractions provide enriching non-skiing activities, allowing for a diverse travel experience in Nagano.
Yes, visitors can easily arrange ski lessons at Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park, including options for Chinese-speaking instructors. This feature makes learning or improving skiing and snowboarding skills particularly accessible and comfortable for Chinese-speaking guests. Having instructors who can communicate clearly in your native language greatly enhances the learning process and overall enjoyment, ensuring a safe and effective instruction experience on the slopes.
To reach Kitashiga Ryuo Ski Park from major cities like Shinjuku, convenient shuttle bus services are available. These services provide comfortable and safe direct transportation, eliminating the need for complex public transit transfers. Departing from central locations, these buses offer a hassle-free journey directly to the ski resort, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the scenic trip without worrying about navigation or carrying heavy ski gear.
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