Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 18
Yudanaka hot spring (1 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat. Shibu-toge (37 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292. Mt. Kosha (23 min)
Mountain resort with skiing, thermal baths & snow monkey sightings, plus summer hiking trails. Jigokudani Monkey Park (11 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk. Yakebitaiyama Ski area (29 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts. Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 11)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water. Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (19 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails. Ryuoo Ski Park (20 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking. Hokusai-kan museum (27 min)
Museum featuring paintings & wood-block prints by the famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. Madarao Kogen (40 min)
Year-round recreational destination, offering wintertime mountain skiing & hiking in warmer months. Yokoteyama (36 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring. 北志賀高原 (16 min)
Ropeway line known for its large cabin, carrying up to 166 passengers to ski runs & hiking trails. Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (41 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking. Shiga Kogen (19 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports. Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 16)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes. | 
