Togakushi is located to the north-west of central Nagano city in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture. The two main course areas are located on the southern slopes of Menosan and the north-western slopes of Kenashiyama. A number of courses at Togakushi are left ungroomed. Apart from the skiing and snowboarding, Togakushi is famous for noodles... and ninja (a Ninja Village attraction is nearby). Togakushi has been operating since 1963.
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 Togakushi.
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 Park' is located at the base of the resort and will be 'renewed' for the 2017-2018 season.
The 'Nin Nin' child care facility is located at the base - reservations are requested and the charge is 2500 yen for a half day.
Park information
The 'Freestyle Park PARK' Snow Park at Togakushi is located on the lower area of the resort and features a variety of items.
Togakushi Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Togakushi is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
Togakushi Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Junior High School age & under
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day
4,000 yen
2,500 yen
3,600 yen
1.5 Day
7,000 yen
4,300 yen
6,200 yen
2 Days
7,500 yen
4,500 yen
6,800 yen
3 Days
11,000 yen
7,000 yen
9,800 yen
AM / PM
3,200 yen
2,100 yen
2,900 yen
5.5 Hours
3,500 yen
2,200 yen
3,200 yen
1 Lift Coupon
320 yen
210 yen
320 yen
Early Ski
2,700 yen
1,200 yen
2,300 yen
Spring Ski
2,700 yen
1,200 yen
2,300 yen
The 1.5 Day ticket is valid either for an afternoon and following day, or a full day and then the following morning. The Morning ticket is valid from 8:30am until 1:00pm. The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00pm until closing. The 5.5 Hour ticket is valid for 5.5 hours from the time of purchase.
The Early Ski ticket is valid from 15th December 2018. The Spring Ski ticket is valid from 25th March season end.
Getting to Togakushi
By public transport
Train
23.2km from Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
18.1km from Kurohime Station on the Kita Shinano line
23.2km from Nagano Station on the Shinetsu Honsen Line
Information
Togakushi is about 18km from Kurohime Station.
Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line is 23km to the south.
A bus is available from the West Exit of Nagano Station. It takes about 60 minutes to get to the resort.
By Car
19.6km from the Shinano-machi IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
25.5km from the Myoko Kogen IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
31.1km from the Nagano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 18 (18.2km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 36
Direction
Togakushi is less than 20km from the Shinano-machi IC exit on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
It is about 31km from the Nagano IC on the same expressway and located north of central Nagano city.
From the northern part of Nagano city head north using the Togakushi Bird Line road and follow the signs to the ski resort which is located just off Prefecture Road 36.
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