Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 40
Mt. Shiga (8 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park. Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 38)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes. Joshin’etsukogen National Park (1 hr 32)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (22 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking. Yakebitaiyama Ski area (10 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts. Yudanaka hot spring (28 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat. Jigokudani Monkey Park (33 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk. Yokoteyama (27 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring. Yubatake (2 hr 19)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (10 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails. Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 32)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen. Ryuoo Ski Park (46 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking. Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 33)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water. Shibu-toge (29 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292. Shiga Kogen (11 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports. | 
