Togakushi is located to the northwest 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 and known as Koshimizu and Chucha. Several courses at Togakushi are left ungroomed. Apart from skiing and snowboarding, Togakushi is famous for noodles and ninja - a Ninja Village attraction is nearby. Togakushi has been operating since 1963.
The Mountain
1748m
548m
1300m
31"
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3000m
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30%
40%
30%
Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Togakushi Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Togakushi.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
The Kids Park, known as Ninja Slope, is located at the base of the ski area and normally open on weekends and holidays. Entry is 500 yen. The child care facility is located at the base - reservations are requested and the charge is 2,500 yen for a half day.
Park information
There are a few park areas at Togakushi including PARK9.
Togakushi Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
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 night skiing at this ski area.
Togakushi Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Junior High School age & under
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day
4,500 yen
2,500 yen
4,000 yen
2 Days
8,500 yen
4,500 yen
7,000 yen
3 Days
12,500 yen
7,000 yen
10,000 yen
AM / PM
3,600 yen
2,200 yen
3,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
400 yen
250 yen
350 yen
Early Ski
3,000 yen
1,500 yen
3,000 yen
Spring Ski
3,000 yen
1,500 yen
3,000 yen
2021-2022 Season lift tickets
The Morning ticket is valid from 8:30am until 1:00pm. The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00pm until closing. The Early Ski 1 day ticket is valid from 15th-20th December 2019. The Spring Ski 1 day ticket is valid from 23rd-31st March 2020.
A variety of 1 day family tickets are available:
1 day + 1 child = 6,500 yen 1 adult + 2 children = 9,000 yen 2 adults + 1 child = 10,000 yen 2 adults + 2 children = 12,500 yen
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.
Bus
A bus is available from the West Exit of Nagano Station. It takes about 60 minutes to get to the ski area.
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 area which is located just off Prefecture Road 36.
Parking
There is parking for 1,500 vehicles by the base of Togakushi on four car parks. Parking is free every day of the season.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
