Yachiho Kogen is located in Sakuho town in the central eastern region of Nagano Prefecture. It is located on the eastern side of the mountain range from the other resorts in the nearby region...
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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 Yachiho Kogen.
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
'Kids Land' is by the Number 4 lift at the base of the ski area and open from Saturday 26th December 2020 through Sunday 21st March 2021.
Park information
There is park called '8 Park' and also a mogul run area called 'Bumps 8'. There is also a 'Mini 8 Cross' course.
Yachiho Kogen Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late November 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 8:45am until 4:15pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Yachiho Kogen is open from 8:45am until 4:15pm on weekdays and from 8:30am until 4:30pm on weekends and holidays.
There is no night skiing at this ski hill.
Yachiho Kogen Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
3-12 year olds
Older Child
50-59 years
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,000 yen
1,500 yen
3,000 yen
3,000 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,500 yen
1,500 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
Half Day (weekends & holidays)
3,500 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
Half Day (weekdays)
3,000 yen
2,000 yen
2,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
11 Lift Coupons
5,000 yen
5,000 yen
5,000 yen
5,000 yen
Season Ticket
35,000 yen
25,000 yen
30,000 yen
30,000 yen
2020-2021 Season Lift Tickets
Family A Set (1 adult and 1 child): 4,500 yen on weekends and holidays, 4,000 yen on weekdays. Family B Set (2 adults and 1 child): 7,500 yen on weekends and holidays, 6,500 yen on weekdays. Family C Set (2 adult and 2 children): 9,000 yen on weekends and holidays, 8,000 yen on weekdays. Additional child: 1,500 yen
Mens Day is every Monday - on those days a 1 day ticket for men is 2,500 yen. Ladies ticket is every weekday - on those days a 1 day ticket for women is 3,000 yen and includes an 800 yen lunch voucher). Seniors Day is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - on those days a 1 day ticket for seniors is 1,500 yen. Couples ticket is every weekday - on those days a 1 day ticket for one man and one woman is 5,000 yen.
If you have a Season Ticket for Yachiho Kogen, you can buy a one-day lift ticket at Sun Meadows resort for 1,500 yen.
Getting to Yachiho Kogen
By public transport
Train
32.2km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
17.3km from Yachiho Station on the Koumi Line
53km from Kobuchizawa Station on the Chuo Honsen line
Information
Yachiho Kogen is about 17km from Yachiho Station on the Koumi line.
It is just over 32km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line.
30.4km from the Saku Minami IC on the Chubu Odan Expressway
48.4km from the Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway
54km from the Kobuchisawa IC on the Chuo Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 299 (14.2km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 480
Direction
Right by the side of Route 299, Yachiho Kogen is just over 30km from the Saku Minami IC on the Chubu Odan Expressway and just over 48km from the Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway.
From the Nagasaka IC of the Chuo Expressway, turn left onto Prefecture Road 32 and after about 500m turn left again onto Prefecture Road 28. After about 12km turn left onto Route 141 and continue north for about 22km. Turn left onto Prefecture Road 480 (Matsubara lake entrance traffic lights) and follow the road up to Yachiho Kogen.
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