Home to over eighty resorts—including Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, and Hakuba—Nagano offers Japan’s best powder, terrain, and accessibility from Tokyo. Our all-inclusive day tour makes it easy to experience Japan’s top slopes stress-free, with transport, rentals, lift passes, and optional lessons included. Perfect for first-timers or seasoned riders looking for a hassle-free day on the snow. Group tour operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours.
Options
Join in day tour - Ski or Snowboard
The Highlight
- Experience the slopes at one of Nagano's famous ski resorts, hand picked by our staff each day to ensure the best skiing conditions
- Enjoy your day stress free, as all aspects of your day of skiing are organized for you by us right from Nagano Station
- Optional: Get the most out of your time by including a two-hour lesson aimed toward first-timer and beginner skiers or snowboarders!
- Extend this tour into a multiple day experience by inquiring about packaging a Nagano hotel stay with your tour
The Experience
The tour begins at Nagano Station at 07:40, where our staff will meet you and guide you to our nearby rental shop to gear up with everything you need—skis, snowboards, clothing, and accessories. Once ready, we’ll head by private vehicle to one of Nagano’s top resorts, such as Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, or Hakuba.
At the resort, we’ll help you with lift passes and get you ready to enjoy the slopes. Experienced riders can head straight out, while beginners can join an optional ski or snowboard lesson starting at 10:00, perfect for building confidence and skills before exploring on your own.
Enjoy free time on the slopes until 15:45, with plenty of restaurants nearby for lunch. Afterward, we’ll pack up and return to Nagano by 17:15, wrapping up a smooth and memorable day in Japan’s best ski region.
(Travel Agency License No: Nagano 2-562) Snow Monkey Resorts Tours 2159 Kurita, Nagano City, Nagano, 380-0921 Japan Tel: (+81)26-219-6272 Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association Travel Service Supervisor: Azusa Fukuhara
Itinerary
- 07:40Meet up inside Nagano Station and heading to our ski equipment storehouse.
- 07:45Outfit yourself to your comfort level to best enjoy the full day on the slopes
- 08:15Depart from our storehouse near Nagano Station toward the day's chosen ski resort. Enjoy the sights of the Nagano countryside rolling by out your window!
- 09:30Arrive at the chosen ski resort. Our staff member will distribute and activate your lift passes, and help you unload equipment from the bus, and point out any necessary information. Those who booked lessons will move with the our staff member to the reception office for the ski school. Those who did not book lessons can go to the slopes as they wish.
- 10:00The two hour lesson geared toward first timers and beginners starts from here! The lesson is expected to end at 12:00, and from there those new learners can begin to explore on their own until 15:45.
- 15:45Regroup at the meeting point to make your way toward the bus to load up your equipment for the return journey.
- 16:00Depart back for Nagano Station from the chosen ski resort.
- 17:15Arrive back at the equipment storehouse to return your rental equipment.
- 17:30Projected end time for the tour. Once equipment is returned, and you have checked out with our staff member, you may proceed toward your next destination as you wish.
Price Details
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Tour Availability Disclaimer All activities and experiences are subject to availability. While some options may appear bookable online, this does not guarantee they can be carried out as scheduled. Many experiences require confirmation with partner venues and may vary by date or conditions. If any part of your itinerary needs adjustment or an activity is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to offer suitable alternatives.
Important Booking Information
- A minimum of 2 participants is required to book this tour.
Please note that skiing is a high-risk activity with potential for injury, property damage, or death. By joining this tour, participants accept these risks and take full responsibility for their safety.
Tour times may vary depending on the chosen ski resort and conditions. We will follow the schedule as closely as possible but changes may occur.
This tour involves physical activity and may not be suitable for everyone. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking if you have any concerns about participation.
Bookings close two days before departure. Lesson availability cannot be guaranteed for last-minute bookings; if unavailable, the lesson fee will be refunded.
Ensure all size information in the booking form is accurate. If certain sizes are unavailable at our rental shop, we will arrange alternatives at the resort.
Due to equipment and lesson limitations, infants (0–5 years) cannot ski on this tour. They may join free of charge but will not receive a seat, equipment, lift pass, or lesson.
The tour is scheduled to end at Nagano Station by 17:30, though delays may occur. Please avoid booking onward travel before 18:00 (recommended: 18:23 Hakutaka).
Lunch is not included, but there will be time to enjoy restaurants near the slopes.
