{"id":78852,"date":"2021-03-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=78852"},"modified":"2021-03-12T19:59:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T10:59:13","slug":"the-best-places-to-ski-in-nagano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/the-best-places-to-ski-in-nagano\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places To Ski In Nagano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding<\/strong> with around 600 ski resorts across the country, many of which are covered in deep, powdery snow<\/strong> each winter. Known for being light and dry due to the cold winds from Siberia, it picks up moisture as it travels over the Sea of Japan before covering the Japanese archipelago in a bright, white blanket. The city of Nagano<\/strong>, located in central Japan, is surrounded by mountain ranges and is the main gateway to the Japanese Alps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The mountains of Nagano are a paradise for skiers and snowboarders. | Photo by Happo-One<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ski in Nagano, Host City of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In February 1998, Nagano hosted the Winter Olympic Games and welcomed athletes from over 70 countries. The games brought improvements to infrastructure<\/strong> that are still enjoyed today, such as the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen<\/a><\/strong>, the high-speed bullet train connecting Tokyo to Kanazawa<\/a> via Nagano in just 2 hours 30 minutes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nagano, as the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, is the highest prefectural capital in Japan<\/strong> at just over 370 meters above sea level, and receives up to 240 centimeters of snow each ski season in some places. So it\u2019s no surprise that the region provides some excellent ski and snowboard conditions at<\/strong> world-class resorts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select your Slope at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort in Nagano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The quaint village of Hakuba is home to Happo-One Ski Resort<\/a><\/strong>, a host venue in the 1998 Olympics and one of Japan’s premier ski resorts. Happo-One (pronounced \u2018o-ne\u2019)<\/em> is one of 9 resorts in the area and, even though many are not interconnected, the Happo Valley admission ticket<\/strong> allows visitors to fully enjoy all the resorts of this winter wonderland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The slopes stretch above the clouds to offer stunning views. | Photo by Happo-One<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Happo-One spans 220 hectares<\/strong> and offers 16 courses for various<\/strong> levels of ability<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. A network of 22 lifts<\/strong> shuttles skiers around the resort amid the backdrop of the breathtaking mountain ranges<\/strong> of Myoko, Togakushi, Asama and Yatsugatake. A journey to the highest point at 1,831 meters<\/strong> is worth the stunning views alone! There really is a slope to suit every ability level, so take your time to choose the one that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n