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Cross Country Skiing Courses: Nagano
 
 
 
 

 

Nabekura Kogen Cross Country Course

Telephone

0269 69 2888

Location

25km from Toyota Iiyama IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Early December – Early May

Opening times

8:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

1km, 5km (beginner), 3km, 3km (beginner and intermediate)

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

Adult : 3000 yen

Guided tour or school

Not available

Comments

Selection of courses for all skill levels.

   

Nozawa Onsen Senminamihara Cross Country Course

Telephone

0269 85 2133

Location

20km from Toyota Iiyama IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

December – Early April

Opening times

9:00am-4:30pm

Courses available

5km

Usage cost

300 yen

Rental costs

N/A

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

The course used in the 98 Winter Olympic Biathlon event.

   

Kirigamine Ski Area Langlauf Cross Country Course

Telephone

0266 53 1664

Location

17km from Suwa IC (Chuo Expressway)

Opening period

Depends on snowfall

Opening times

Sunrise-sunset

Courses available

4km (from beginners)

Usage cost

300 yen

Rental costs

2000 yen

Guided tour or school

N/A

Comments

Course next to the resort, suitable for beginners.

     

Marguerite

Telephone

0267 55 6942

Location

30km from Suwa IC (Chuo Expressway)

Opening period

Late December – Early April

Opening times

9:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

1.2km (beginner), 5km, 15km (beginner & intermediate)

Usage cost

500 yen

Rental costs

2500 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

If you get lost, they’ll come and pick you up on a snowmobile!

      

Norikura Ichinose-enchi Cross Country Course

Telephone

0263 93 2952

Location

40km from Matsumoto IC (Nagano Expressway)

Opening period

Late December – Late March

Opening times

Sunrise-Sunset

Courses available

3km, 5km (beginners up)

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

Adult : 2000 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

Snowshoe and telemarking also OK.

  

Hakuba Minekata Ski Resort Tenbo Aruku Ski Course

Telephone

0261 72 2281

Location

54km from Tateshina IC (Nagano Expressway), 50km from Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Late December – Late March

Opening times

8:30am-3:00pm

Courses available

5km (beginners up)

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

1500 yen

Guided tour or school

School available

Comments

Start from the top of the resort and get great views while you ski.

 

Hakuba Iwatake Ski Area

Telephone

0261 72 2184

Location

52km from Tateshina IC (Nagano Expressway), 49km from Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Late December – Late March

Opening times

9:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

1km (beginner), 3km, 5km (beginners up)

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

3000 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

Good selection of courses in great surroundings.

     

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area Langlauf Course

Telephone

0261 83 2709

Location

56km from Tateshina IC (Nagano Expressway), 54km from Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Late November – Early May

Opening times

8:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

3km

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

2000 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

    

Hakuba Cross Country Kyogijo Snow Harp

Telephone

0261 75 4838

Location

45km from Tateshina IC (Nagano Expressway)

Opening period

Early December – Late March

Opening times

9:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

5km, 3.3km (beginners), 6km (intermediate/advanced)

Usage cost

200 yen

Rental costs

2500 yen

Guided tour or school

N/A

Comments

The venue for the cross country skiing at the 98 Winter Olympics.

      

Sakae Kurabu Ski Area Cross Country Course

Telephone

0269 87 3333

Location

35km from Toyota Iiyama IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

January – Late March

Opening times

8:30am-4:00pm

Courses available

2km (intermediate)

Usage cost

Ask for details.

Rental costs

N/A

Guided tour or school

Not available

Comments

Reservations needed.

      

Kijimadaira Cross Country Kyogijo

Telephone

0269 82 3111

Location

7km from Toyota Iiyama IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Late December – Late March

Opening times

9:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

2km, 5km (beginner), 5km, 10km, 15km (intermediate and advanced)

Usage cost

500 yen

Rental costs

3000 yen

Guided tour or school

Not available

Comments

Great choice in this well-known training area.

     

Togakushi Ski Area

Telephone

026 254 2888

Location

30km from Nagano IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Early December – Mid April

Opening times

8:00am-5:00pm

Courses available

Variety of routes.

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

2500 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

Look out for the wildlife!

     

Kurohime Kogen Ski Area Douwanomori Snow Wave

Telephone

026 255 6720

Location

4km from Shinano-machi IC (Joshinetsu Expressway)

Opening period

Mid December – Late March

Opening times

9:30am-4:00pm

Courses available

3km (beginner), 5km (intermediate, advanced)

Usage cost

300 yen

Rental costs

2000 yen

Guided tour or school

Available

Comments

Tours available…ask for details.

    

Blanche Takayama

Telephone

0268 69 2232

Location

32km from Suwa IC (Chuo Expressway)

Opening period

Early December – Early April

Opening times

8:00am-4:30pm

Courses available

4km (beginner)

Usage cost

Free

Rental costs

3000 yen

Guided tour or school

School available

Comments

Many events held here

  
      
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