Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is a skiers-only hill located on the northern eastern slopes of Mt Tateshina and to the north east of Lake Shirakaba in Tateshina town, Nagano Prefecture. This resort and nearby Shirakaba 2in1 share a joint lift ticket (and snowboarding is allowed at Shirakaba 2in1).
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 lessons are available at Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Not available
Ski equipment rental is available.
Children's facilities
There is a kids play area by the base called 'Shirakaba Snow World' with a moving walkway. Entry is 1,000 yen (500 yen with valid lift ticket).
Special kids ski lessons are also available.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai 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
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
There is no night skiing at this ski area.
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,000 yen
2,500 yen
3,200 yen
Morning (open-1pm)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,400 yen
Afternoon (12pm-closing)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,400 yen
2 Days
7,200 yen
4,500 yen
5,700 yen
Season Ticket
40,000 yen
25,000 yen
32,000 yen
2020-2021 Season lift tickets
The lift tickets are valid also at the nearby Shirakaba 2 in 1 resort. Note that Shirakaba 2 in 1 welcomes both skiers and snowboarders.
A number of Family tickets are available:
Family A: 1 adult and 1 child - 6,000 yen Family B: 1 adult and 2 child - 8,300 yen Family C: 2 adult and 1 child - 9,600 yen Family D: 2 adults and 2 children - 12,000 yen
Ladies Day is every Wednesday (except 30th December). On those days a 1 day ticket for ladies is 2,000 yen.
Mens Day is every Thursday (except 31st December). On those days a 1 day ticket for men is 2,000 yen.
Ski-kodomo-no-hi (Children's Day) is on the third Sunday of the month. On those days, a 1 day ticket for children elementary school age and under is free.
Getting to Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai
By public transport
Train
31.5km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
25km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line
Information
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is 25km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line.
The resort is about 31.5km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line.
No ski area shuttle bus service information is available. However there are local bus services from Chino (50 minutes) and then from Shirakabako (10 minutes).
By Car
27.2km from the Suwa IC on the Chuo Expressway
29.6km from the Saku Minami IC on the Chubu Odan Expressway
30.2km from the Suwa Minami IC on the Chuo Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 152 (6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 40
Direction
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is about 27km from the Suwa IC exit of the Chuo Expressway and also easy to get to from the Saku Minami IC exit on the Chubu Odan Expressway.
The resort is located to the north east of Lake Shirakaba just off Prefecture 40.
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