Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort is located in the north-eastern area of central Ueda city in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture. The area is part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. The resort is made up of three main areas called Davos, Taro and Pine Beak. While these three areas are not actually lift or course connected, a joint lift ticket is available and a bus service runs between them. It gets particularly cold up at Sugadaira in mid-winter and while this highland area may not receive as much snow as some other nearby regions (and is not known for steeps), snow quality is usually very good.
Sugadaira is well known as being a popular highland base for various sports in the summer months - particularly rugby - as well as for skiing and snowboarding in winter. Sugadaira has been operating since 1927. Minenohara Kogen is close by.
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 Sugadaira Kogen.
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Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
There are a few 'Kids Park' areas, in each of the main areas of Sugadaira.
A child care service is available in the Pine Beak area - charges apply.
Park information
Various snow park areas are available across Sugadaira.
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early 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
Sometimes
Weekdays
Sometimes
Opening information
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort is open from 8:30am until 4:30pm during the daytime.
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
4-5 year olds
Older Child
Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
4,800 yen
1,000 yen
2,500 yen
3,800 yen
2 Days
8,600 yen
2,000 yen
5,200 yen
7,000 yen
All Area Season
61,000 yen
26,000 yen
36,000 yen
51,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
Tickets valid at all three areas of Sugadaira Kogen (Pine Peak, Taro and Davos).
Children of elementary school age (6-12 years) are eligible for the 'Child' tickets.
A 'Grand Senior' ticket is available for those over the age of 70 years - 3,300 yen for 1 day; 6,000 yen for 2 days.
Every Monday is Children's Day - lift tickets for children up to elementary school age are free on those days.
Getting to Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort
By public transport
Train
23.5km from Ueda Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
19.4km from Suzaka Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Nagano Line
23.5km from Ueda Station on the Shinano Tetsudo Line
Information
Ueda Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line and local Shinano Tetsudo line is 23.5km to the south of central Sugadaira.
A private bus company service operates between Ueda Station and Sugadaira during the winter season.
There are no shuttle bus services to Sugadaira from Nagano and the north.
By Car
19.7km from the Ueda Sugadaira IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
20km from the Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 406 (0.1km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 34
Direction
There are two ways main ways to approach Sugadaira in the winter season.
From the north, the Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC on the Joshinetsu Expresway is the closest expressway exit and is around 20km from central Sugadaira. From the IC exit, turn right onto Route 403 and after just under 1km turn right onto Prefecture Road 58. Sugadaira is mentioned on the main road signs from this point. Continue on this road for around 6km until you reach Route 406 where you should turn right and head up to Sugadaira.
From the south west and central Ueda City, head north east on Route 144 towards the Ueda Sugadaira IC of the Joshinetsu Expressway. Continue straight on past the IC exit and follow the road for a further 13km. Turn left onto Route 406 and follow the signposts up to Sugadaira. The central Sugadaira highland area is about another 7km along Route 406.
Note that the Prefecture Road 34 connecting Nagano City with Sugadaira is closed during the winter season.
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