[2025 Yamanouchi Attraction] Travel Guide for Ryuoo Ski Park (Updated Jan)

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On my recent trip to Nagano, Japan, I chose several ski resorts in Shiga Kogen, and from a scenic perspective, Ryuoo is my top recommendation. Ryuoo, also known as Ryuoo Ski Park, reaches a height of 1,930 meters. I recommend starting at the Skyland area at the summit, which features three ski trails: A, B, and C. I skied all of them. The Skyland area at the summit is less crowded, has great snow, and offers the best views in Shiga Kogen, being above the sea of clouds. The most famous trail, the Kiotoshi Route, is named for its 39-degree steep slope, where even logs roll down the mountain. With a super long cable car that holds 150 people, a 6-kilometer ski trail, and magnificent snow scenery, you can truly enjoy skiing here. The resort boasts the world's first scenic cable car and the Sora Terrace café at the summit. I was lucky to see the sea of clouds during my visit, making the trip worthwhile even without skiing. Nearby is Shibu Onsen, the inspiration for the bathhouse in 'Spirited Away,' where you can stay if you decide to ski at Ryuoo. It is recommended to rent a car or drive to Ryuoo Ski Park, as the only other option is the ski resort shuttle bus. 🚌: Take the Nagano Electric Railway from Nagano Station for 50 minutes to Yudanaka Station, where you will find the Ryuoo Ski Park shuttle bus stop. The bus runs every hour, so remember the return time. It's about a 20-minute ride to Ryuoo Ski Park. 💰: A full-day ski pass is 5,200 yen, and after 1 PM, you can buy a half-day pass for 4,200 yen, which includes unlimited cable car rides. If you're not skiing, you can purchase a scenic ticket for 4,000 yen for adults and 2,000 yen for children, which includes a round-trip snow vehicle ride from the entrance to the cable car station and a round-trip cable car ride to the Sora Terrace café. 💰 Ski equipment and lift pass: Full-day pass is 9,600 yen, half-day pass is 7,600 yen, including rental of ski wear and snowboard. 🎿 At the foot of the mountain, there is a children's playground and a beginner's area where free snowboards are provided for children to play. Note that the beginner's area is only open until 2 PM. Address: 11700 Yomase, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture. Open period: Daytime: December 4, 2021 – April 3, 2022; Nighttime: December 25, 2021 – March 20, 2022. Business hours: Daytime: Weekdays 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Nighttime: Weekdays 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tips: Japan's only Dimito flagship store is located in the Ryuoo ski equipment hall. #NaganoSkiing #NiigataSkiing #RyuooSkiing #ShigaKogen #ShigaKogenSkiResort #Japan #JapanTravel #JapanSkiing #Skiing #Snowboarding #Ski

Ryuo Ski Park is a popular snow resort in Nagano Prefecture where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding to your heart's content. ✨ It has a wide variety of courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and is known for its powder snow and spectacular views. ⛷️🏂❄️ 🗻 Spectacular views at the summit area From the summit area at an altitude of 1,930m, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea of ​​clouds that spreads out as far as the eye can see on a clear day. 🥹 The attraction is that you can take a gondola to the summit and enjoy both this beautiful view and skiing and snowboarding. ☝🏽✨ 🏂 Various courses Ryuo Ski Park has a wide range of courses for beginners to advanced skiers! In particular, the powder snow area Kiotoshi, which is not groomed, offers skiing that takes advantage of the excellent snow quality, and is popular with powder snow fans❄️ 🧑🧑🧒Recommended for families There are also plenty of snow activities for families, including a ski area for kids and an area where you can enjoy sledding. It is an environment where even small children can play safely◎ Ryuo Ski Park is a ski resort with a full range of scenery, snow quality, and activities, and is a spot where you can fully enjoy winter in Nagano! 📍Location: Ryuo Ski Park 11700 Yomase, Yamanouchi-cho, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0405 #Winter play #Skiing #Snowboarding #100 travel styles #Winter trip #Nagano

Experience the ultimate skiing at Hakuba • Ryuoo Ski Park is located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and is one of the most popular ski resorts among both Japanese and international tourists. • The highlight of this place is the breathtaking view from the mountain peak at 1,930 meters above sea level. • There are a variety of ski slopes for all levels of difficulty, including beginners, intermediate players, and experts. • In addition, there are other activities to enjoy such as snowmobiling, tubing, and viewing the scenery from the aerial gondola.