Hakuba Valley is one of Japan's leading snow resorts. Its excellent green season offerings have also become widely known, making it a popular summer getaway and travel destination even for those who don't ski or snowboard
Among them, Tsugaike Kogen offers the unique opportunity to reach an altitude of approximately 1,900 meters in one go by taking a gondola and then a ropeway
Beyond that lies Tsugaike Nature Park, one of Japan's leading high-altitude wetlands, located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, which spans four prefectures: Nagano, Niigata, Toyama, and Gifu. Spanning approximately 100 hectares (equivalent to about 21 Tokyo Domes), the park boasts a diverse array of alpine plants in full bloom, offering magnificent views of the Hakuba Sanzan mountain range and the Hakuba Daisekkei, one of Japan's three great snow valleys. This summer, a new interactive experience has been created in this breathtaking setting
A new outdoor activity: puzzle solving combined with trekking
"Tsugaike Mystery Solving Trekking - The Mystery of a Stroll Around Tsugaike Nature Park with the Ringing Bell" is a new interactive content created jointly by the Nagano student group "Nekkoko!", OMOMO Co., Ltd., which handles experiential events, and Tsugaike Mountain Resort
Participants, kit in hand, will explore spots within the nature park, solving story-driven "mysteries" as they stroll. This unique outdoor experience allows you to enjoy both the exhilaration of "aha!" moments and "spectacular views from an altitude of 1,900m" at the same time. Those who solve the final mystery will receive an exclusive, limited-edition original sticker
Tsugaike Mystery Solving Trekking ~ A Stroll Around Tsugaike Nature Park with the Ringing Bells and Mysteries
Event Period: Beginner Course: July 18th - October 25th;
Challenge Course: August 29th - October 25th;
Duration: Approximately 90-120 minutes;
Target Age: Elementary school students and older;
Kit Price: 500 yen (tax included) per set;
Sales Locations: Ticket Center, Village Shop, Ropeway Exit, Ropeway Shop
*The answer to the trial riddle and further details can be found on the event's special page.
"Nagano Prefecture Resident Discount" & "Regional Discount" available only during the green season
Furthermore, this summer, there are special offers for Nagano Prefecture residents that include a round-trip ride on the gondola lift/ropeway used to access Tsugaike Nature Park, along with admission fees. There are also regional discounts for residents of Otari Village, Hakuba Village, Omachi City, Ikeda Town, Ogawa Village, Matsukawa Village, and Itoigawa City. This is a great opportunity for locals and those in neighboring areas to easily venture into a different world at an altitude of 1,900m
▼Discount details *See official website for details
| Nagano Prefecture Resident Discount | Regional discount | |
| subject | Residents of Nagano Prefecture | Residents of Otari Village, Hakuba Village, Omachi City, Ikeda Town, Ogawa Village, Matsukawa Village, and Itoigawa City |
| Fee | 3,000 yen (tax included) *Round trip on gondola lift and ropeway + Tsugaike Nature Park entrance fee | 1,000 yen (tax included) *Round trip on gondola lift and ropeway (*Tsugaike Nature Park entrance fee not included) |
| Implementation period | July 18, 2026 (Sat) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) | |
Also check out the new menu at "Tsugaike Yokocho"
After a good walk, head to "Tsugaike Yokocho" near the gondola station. This season, two noteworthy gourmet options have appeared that will make your summer trip to Tsugaike even more enjoyable. Enjoying these "rewarding gourmet" dishes amidst nature is sure to elevate the satisfaction of your summer trip
When visiting Shinshu, you absolutely must try their famous soba noodles. A flavorful bowl that soothes your body after a trek.
Authentic pho that carries on the taste of a famous restaurant in Hanoi. The flavorful soup and rice noodles create a refreshing Asian experience.
Enjoy Hakuba in the summer with an all-you-can-ride season pass!
If you want to enjoy the many attractions of Hakuba in the summer not just once, but multiple times, the newly introduced "Hakuba Three Mountains Green Season Common Pass" is convenient. In addition to all gondolas and ropeways in the three popular areas (Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, Hakuba Happo-one, and Tsugaike Mountain Resort), you can ride all the lifts except for the Kurobishi Line and Grat Quad Lift at Hakuba Happo-one as many times as you like during the green season
Furthermore, by utilizing facilities equipped with Wi-Fi, such as the "Forest Office" in Hakuba Iwatake, the "Tsugaike Visitor Center" in Tsugaike Nature Park, and the "Usagidaira Terrace" on Hakuba Happo-one, these locations can also become scenic nomadic work hubs
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Northern Alps, which changes its appearance from morning to evening, along with a variety of gourmet food and activities. This season pass, which allows you to fully enjoy Hakuba's summer until autumn, is limited to the first 1,000 people and is on sale for 9,800 yen (no children's discount). For details and to purchase, clickhere.
Information
Tsugaike Mountain Resort
399-9422 Tsugaike Kogen, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
Official website:https://www.tsugaike.gr.jp/
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