Sugadaira Kōgen Snow Resort, Ski resort in Ueda, Japan
Sugadaira Kōgen Snow Resort is a ski destination in Nagano Prefecture featuring slopes spread across three separate areas called Taro, Davos, and Pine Beak. Each zone offers runs at different difficulty levels and has its own lifts and amenities.
The resort opened for skiing in 1928, making it one of Japan's earliest winter sports destinations. This long operating history established it as a traditional mountain sports site in the region.
The resort reflects Japanese winter sports tradition through its integrated approach, combining skiing facilities with educational programs and mountain appreciation activities.
The resort operates during the snowy season from November through April when conditions are optimal for skiing. Night skiing is available on select runs, extending your time on the slopes.
Specialized snowcat tours take visitors up to 2,170 meters altitude to reach remote slopes and off-piste terrain on the mountainside. This approach differs from typical lift-based skiing and opens different ways to explore the mountain.
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