Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Togari Onsen Ski Resort
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What is Togari Onsen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) like?
A hidden gem with powder snow, tree runs, hot springs, and beautiful scenery
Of the ski resorts in Shinshu, Togari Onsen is easily accessible, about 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Iiyama Station. It's often referred to as a dark horse, since the famous Nozawa Onsen is next door, but it's certainly impressive
First of all, there is the outstanding view that overlooks the scenic beauty of Shinanodaira, and the slopes have a wide layout, with two signature slopes, "Pegasus" and "Tonpei," as well as 13 diverse courses, despite only having four lifts. The 2,500m long run, which allows you to descend while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Chikuma River, is a famous course in Togari
It's a perfect environment for enjoying freeriding, with the abundant snowfall and high-quality snow that only snowy Shinshu can offer, as well as a beautiful tree run course and three steep, ungroomed courses. Because it's not too crowded, it's a popular, hidden night spot for powder lovers, and is always bustling with activity
Topics from the '25-26 season
A first in Japan! Enjoy the "Snow Chari Nighter"!
Enjoy an exciting night downhill ride on a fat bike or mountain bike on slopes lit up by night skiing lights! Why not enjoy a totally different downhill ride from daytime, while taking in the night view and starry sky that can only be seen at night?
Recommended courses at Togari Onsen Ski Resort
・Jet course
Maximum gradient: 29 degrees, average gradient: 17 degrees / Distance: 750m / Slope orientation: East
This 750m long ungroomed course starts from the top of the Pegasus slope. When it snows, you can enjoy plenty of powder surfing in the deep powder sea. It's wide and easy to ski, and you can also carve big powder turns on this number one ungroomed course in Togari
・Rabbit course
Maximum gradient: 34 degrees, average gradient: 26 degrees / Distance: 320m / Slope orientation: East
The steepest slope on the Pegasus slope. A natural tree run course with trees left standing. You can enjoy the fun of skiing over natural moguls and a variety of terrain. Because the snow is ungroomed, you can enjoy powder tree runs among the beautiful trees when it snows
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・Challenge course
Maximum gradient: 25 degrees, average gradient: 23 degrees / Distance: 250m / Slope orientation: South
This course allows you to enjoy the unique terrain and powder snow. The spectacular view from the summit is a must-see. It runs parallel to the beginner's course, so it's also recommended for groups
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Recommended Gourmet
Yakiniku Dragon by Jumbo
This season, the ski slope restaurant has undergone a major renovation! Yakiniku Jumbo, a renowned yakiniku restaurant that is so popular that reservations are hard to get even in Tokyo, is finally coming to Nagano Prefecture for the first time this winter. The restaurant's top recommendations are its exquisite burger made with the restaurant's specially selected meat, and the "mysterious curry bread" that can only be purchased at the main store. At lunchtime, they offer a special menu created in collaboration with the local area, using Shinshu Premium Wagyu beef from Iiyama City, local vegetables, and Iiyama rice. In addition, for dinner, you can enjoy popular dishes from the Tokyo store, such as the classic "Nohara-yaki" and Wagyu Nigiri.
Recommended hot springs
Togari Onsen Akatsuki no Yu
It's a one-minute walk from the Pegasus slope. There is a large public bath and an open-air bath. There is also a restaurant and a shop selling Togari souvenirs. The natural hot spring that springs from 1,081 meters underground is a slightly yellow, odorless, weakly alkaline simple hot spring. It is said to be effective for beautiful skin, fatigue recovery, neuralgia, and arthritis.
