Popular with families! What is the appeal of Hakuba/Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort? Introducing features and access

The appeal of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort

The appeal of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is the variety of courses it offers. In addition to courses for beginners and intermediate skiers, it also has a tree run through the forest and a park for kids.

There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes on the slopes. Here we will introduce the attractions of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, including its courses, restaurants, and English-speaking accommodations.

From beginner and intermediate courses to tree runs

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is characterised by the wide variety of courses it offers.

The "Bell Hill Slope" has a course width of about 1,200 meters, and is characterized by a gentle slope that even beginners can ski with confidence. In addition, there are a wide variety of courses that suit a wide range of levels, such as the "Tsuga no Mori Slope" where you can ski on high-quality powder snow, and the "Umanose Course" with a maximum slope of 32 degrees.

Another highlight is that you can experience programs and courses that are unique to Tsugaike Ski Resort, such as the "TSUGAIKE POWDER DBD" program (available in English), where you can learn from a professional how to ski down the finest powder snow that falls at Tsugaike Ski Resort, and the snow park "TG PARKS" produced by one of Japan's leading slopestyle coaches.

Popular with families! Kids Park

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort has a kids' park that is popular with families. In the spacious 70m x 70m area, parents and children can enjoy activities using sleds and play equipment.

The kids' park also has a 50-metre moving walkway, which makes it easy for kids to slide down to the bottom and then move back up to the top.

Business hours are 10:00-15:00, and admission is 1,000 yen per person (one guardian is free).

*As of January 2025

Plenty of cafes and restaurants!

There are plenty of cafes and restaurants at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, including:

[Snow Square]

[Gondola Intermediate Station]

[Village Tsugaike]

[Bell Hill Slope]

English-speaking accommodation available

There are many hostels and cottages around Tsugaike Ski Resort that are international and have English-speaking staff. Here we will introduce some recommended accommodations.

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort is popular with foreign tourists as a ski resort with high-quality powder snow. As a result, there are many hostels and cottages that speak English, making it the perfect environment for interacting with local people and foreigners living in the area.

Basic information about Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort

When considering a stay at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, it's a good idea to research in advance the characteristics of the courses, lift fees, and how to get there.

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort has courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers, and each course has its own characteristics. Let's check out the basic information about Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort.

1. Available courses

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, known for its high-quality powder snow, is characterized by the variety of courses it offers. Let's take a look at courses for beginners, advanced skiers, families, and competitive skiers.

Beginner courses

The beginner-friendly courses at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort are as follows:

Intermediate Course

The intermediate runs at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort are as follows:

Advanced Courses

The advanced courses at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort are as follows:

Family-friendly courses

The family-friendly parks at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort are as follows:

Choose the course that's right for you and enjoy the best skiing or snowboarding experience.

2. Lift fees

The lift ticket prices for Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort vary between same-day tickets and online tickets. We recommend online tickets.

If you purchase a web ticket on the dedicated lift ticket page , you can receive your lift ticket by holding the QR code over the automatic exchange machine (SKIOSK) when you arrive.

You can head straight to the slopes without having to wait in line at the lift ticket counter.

Lift tickets and season tickets for Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort can be purchased online or at the counter or office. Lift tickets are cheaper if purchased online. Season tickets are accepted online or at the office, but payment must be made in cash. There is no difference in price, so purchase your tickets using the method that is most convenient for you.

There are also some accommodations that sell discounted lift tickets, so be sure to inquire at the accommodation.

3. How to access

The main ways to access Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort are by car, bus, or train.

To get to the ski resort by car from Tokyo, first drive to Fujioka Junction on the Kan'etsu Expressway, then get off on the Joshin'etsu Expressway at Nagano Interchange to get onto the local roads.

After that, you will need to use public roads to reach Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (takes about 4.5 hours).

To get to the ski resort from the Tokyo area by bus, you can use express buses, local buses, night buses, etc. Snowliner is recommended as it goes directly from the airport to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort.

"Snowliner" is an express bus that runs directly from Odaiba in Tokyo, as well as Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya to ski resorts in the Hakuba area and elsewhere.

To get to the ski resort by train from Tokyo, the most common way is to get off at Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and then take the Alpico Kotsu Nagano-Hakuba Line to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (travel time about 3 hours).

If you're heading to the ski resort from Osaka, Fukuoka, or elsewhere, you'll need to fly to Matsumoto Airport, then transfer to a city bus or the JR Oito Line to get to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort.

Snowliner is recommended for traveling to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort

If you want to get to Tsugaike Ski Resort by public transportation, you will need to change between multiple means of transportation, including trains and buses.

For those who want to travel smoothly, we recommend using the "Snow Liner" bus, which runs directly from Haneda or Narita airports to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort.

For people coming from overseas, it can be difficult to travel to a ski resort by changing multiple times on local public transportation such as buses and trains. How to use electronic money and ticket vending machines for transportation also differs depending on the region, so it can be difficult for people visiting Japan for the first time to use them.

However, with the Snowliner, you can travel to the ski resort without having to change trains, so even in areas with limited public transportation, you don't have to worry about finding out how to get there.

Furthermore, you can enjoy a comfortable bus journey by simply showing your reserved ticket to the bus staff.

Why not travel smoothly to the ski resort without wasting time and enjoy the powder snow and wide variety of runs at the popular Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort to your heart's content?

Snowliner reservations here

Check out the basic information and access methods to enjoy your ski trip!

In this article, we introduced the slopes and restaurants at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, recommended hotels in the area, basic information you should know when planning your stay, and recommended transportation methods.

Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort offers a variety of programs, including a wide range of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers, a kids' park for families, and the "TSUGAIKE POWDER DBD" program, where you can ski down powder snow under the guidance of a professional.

There are many restaurants and cafes around the slopes, including restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese or European cuisine, and cafes where you can take a break with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

To get to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, we recommend taking the Snow Liner, which takes you directly to the resort without having to transfer.

The advantage of this service is that you can travel smoothly to the ski resort by direct bus from Haneda or Narita airports to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort.

Check out the features, attractions, and access information of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort and enjoy your ski trip.