Togari Onsen is located on the south-eastern slopes of Hotokegamine in Iiyama city, in north-eastern region of Nagano Prefecture. Togari Onsen has two bases each with car parks and base facilities. The two base - Pegasus and Orion - are connected in the lower areas of the resort, and the upper areas are also connected with skiable courses. For the 2016-2017 season a few new tree run courses are available. Togari Onsen is located to the west of Nozawa Onsen, on the opposite side of the river and Route 117.
Two new tree run courses made their debut at Togari Onsen last season and this year (2018-2019 season) there is a new 'Togari Yukichari Snow Park' area where you can ride fat bikes on the snow.
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 Togari Onsen.
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
There are two 'Kids Park' areas - at the base of both the Orion and Pegasus areas. Entry to both is free.
An indoor 'Kids Room' is also available at the base of Pegasus area.
Park information
There is a beginners park area at Togari Onsen as well as a Free Run Park and mogul course.
The new 'Togari Yukichari Snow Park' for 2018-2019 season offers fun with fat bikes on the snow.
Togari Onsen Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:50pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:50pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
Sometimes
Opening information
Togari Onsen is normally open from 8:30am until 4:50pm in the daytime. (It is open until 4:30pm from 22nd December 2018 until 31st March 2019).
Nighta is from 5:50pm until 8:00pm in the Pegasus and Orion areas, on the following dates:
- 29th December 2018 until 2nd January 2019 - 12th and 13th January 2019 - 9th and 10th February 2019
Togari Onsen Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
Junior High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,200 yen
1,500 yen
2,800 yen
3,800 yen
2 Days
7,500 yen
2,500 yen
4,300 yen
6,600 yen
3 Days
9,900 yen
3,500 yen
5,500 yen
8,000 yen
Morning (8:30am-1pm)
3,000 yen
1,000 yen
2,200 yen
2,500 yen
Afternoon (12:30pm-4:50pm)
3,000 yen
1,000 yen
2,200 yen
2,500 yen
Nighta (5:40pm-8pm)
1,800 yen
800 yen
1,300 yen
1,800 yen
Season Ticket
40,000 yen
15,000 yen
20,000 yen
30,000 yen
People 70 years and older can use the same rates as Junior School age children.
Children under Elementary School age can ride the lifts for free.
Cheaper lift tickets are available at the beginning of the season (until 27th December 2018) and for the spring season (from 24th March 2019).
Getting to Togari Onsen
By public transport
Train
11.8km from Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
2.5km from Togari Nozawa Onsen Station on the Iiyama Line
49.1km from Tokamachi Station on the Hokuhoku Line
Information
Togari Onsen is just a few kilometres from Togari Nozawa Onsen Station on the Iiyama line.
Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line is less than 12km away.
A taxi from Togari Nozawa Onsen Station takes about 5 minutes.
A bus service from Iiyama Station is available with 15 buses from the station each day in the peak season. The journey from Iiyama Station takes about 30 minutes and costs 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for children.
By Car
17.9km from the Toyota Iiyama IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
34.6km from the Myoko Kogen IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
56.8km from the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 117 (2.9km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 409
Direction
Togari Onsen is about 18km from the Toyota Iiyama IC exit on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
From the Toyota Iiyama IC exit, turn right onto Route 117 and head towards Nozawa Onsen. Continue on Route 117 for about 16km and then turn left to follow the signs to Togari Onsen.
The ski resort information currently shown on SnowJapan is from the 2018-2019 season. Over the summer and autumn months we will be checking and then updating information. Everything will be updated online in time for the 2019-2020 winter season. Please note that planned ski resort opening dates are often very similar every year, so the dates from the 2018-2019 season can be taken as a good idea of what to expect next season.
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