Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 42
Yudanaka hot spring (30 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat. Jigokudani Monkey Park (34 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk. Ryuoo Ski Park (48 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking. Yubatake (2 hr 21)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color Shibu-toge (30 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292. Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (12 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails. Mt. Shiga (9 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park. Yakebitaiyama Ski area (7 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts. Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 35)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water. 北志賀高原 (44 min)
Ropeway line known for its large cabin, carrying up to 166 passengers to ski runs & hiking trails. Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 40)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes. Joshin’etsukogen National Park (2 hr 8)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring Yokoteyama (29 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring. Shiga Kogen (12 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports. Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (11 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking. | 
