Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort is located in the central area of Tateshina highland area in Chino city in the central eastern region of Nagano Prefecture. The ski courses at this resort are on the western slopes of Mt Yokodake. The resort has two main areas - base and upper. A 100-capacity Pilatus Tateshina Ropeway goes from base to the top of the resort.
There are a number of ski and snowboard resorts scattered around the mountainous area that stretches from Kirigamine highland and Kurumayama to the north, over to Lake Shirakaba and Mt Tateshina a little further to the east and then Mt Yokodake and the Yatsugatake mountain range further south. This region usually gets a relatively large amount of clearer weather conditions and does not usually receive as much snow as other highland areas. The region is part of the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. The famous Venus Line sightseeing road runs through the area.
Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu. Most of the Northern Alps, Central Alps and Southern Alps are located within Nagano (along with neighbouring prefectures). Nagano has the second highest number of ski and snowboard resorts in all of Japan and they are spread around the whole prefecture. Nagano city and many of the major ski resorts are located in the northern region.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Kids Area' at Pilatus is located at the base near the triple lift. It is open from 10:00am until 4:00pm and entry is free (snow escalator us 500 yen for the day).
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Snow shoe tours are available.
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort is open from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
The Ropeway operates every 10 or 20 minutes (depending on how busy the resort is).
There is no night skiing at this area.
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,500 yen
2,600 yen
3,500 yen
2 Days
8,000 yen
4,600 yen
Morning (open-1pm)
3,200 yen
2,100 yen
Afternoon (12pm-closing)
3,200 yen
2,100 yen
1 Lift Voucher
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
Ropeway 1 time
1,000 yen
500 yen
1,000 yen
Season Ticket
45,000 yen
26,000 yen
45,000 yen
2020-2021 Season lift tickets
Children's Day is the third Sunday of the month from December through March. On those days children can ride the lifts for free.
A sightseeing ticket for the Ropeway is available:
Return - 1,900 yen (adults), 950 yen (children) One-way - 1,000 yen (adults), 500 yen (children)
(* Not sure why there would be a 'one way sightseeing ticket'!)
Getting to Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
By public transport
Train
44.5km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
21km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line
Information
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort is about 21km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line.
It is just under 45km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line.
A public bus is available from the West Exit of Chino Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes and costs 1,250 yen one day (2,200 yen return).
By Car
23.4km from the Suwa IC on the Chuo Expressway
26.7km from the Suwa Minami IC on the Chuo Expressway
42.7km from the Saku Minami IC on the Chubu Odan Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 299 (6.8km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 192
Direction
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort is easy to reach from both the Chuo and Chubu Odan Expressways.
The nearest exits on the Chuo Expressway are Suwa IC and Suwa Minami IC.
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