Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 20
Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 12)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water. Shiga Kogen (15 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports. Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (15 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails. Yakebitaiyama Ski area (24 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts. Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 17)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes. Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (36 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking. Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 11)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen. Yokoteyama (32 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring. Joshin’etsukogen National Park (3 hr 56)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring Jigokudani Monkey Park (12 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk. Ryuoo Ski Park (25 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking. Shibu-toge (33 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292. Yubatake (1 hr 58)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color Yudanaka hot spring (8 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat. 北志賀高原 (21 min)
Ropeway line known for its large cabin, carrying up to 166 passengers to ski runs & hiking trails. | 
