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Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

菅平高原スノーリゾート

長野県上田市

The interactive map below shows the location of the ski area. Further down the page you will find information on getting there by train, public transport and road, along with the address, nearby ski areas and, where available, Street View imagery.

Address

Sugadaira Kogen 1223-146, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken, 386-2204

長野県上田市菅平高原

By train and public transport

  • 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


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. The journey takes about 55 minutes.


There are no shuttle bus services to Sugadaira from Nagano and the north.


A bus connecting the various sections of Sugadaira is available on weekends and holidays.

By road

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


There are two ways main ways to approach Sugadaira in the winter season.


The Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway is the closest expressway exit from the north. It 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 southwest and central Ueda City, head northeast on Route 144 towards the Ueda Sugadaira IC of the Joshinetsu Expressway. Continue straight past the IC exit and follow the road for 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.


Prefecture Road 34, connecting Nagano City with Sugadaira, is closed during winter.


Various car parks are available at each of the bases of Sugadaira Kogen with enough room for up to 3,000 vehicles.


Parking is free every day of the season.

Also nearby

Other ski areas in the region (or the nearest ski area for more remote destinations). Distances shown are approximate driving distances using main roads during the winter season.


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