What stands out at Ryuoo Ski Park?

Home to the large ropeway and the SORA Terrace viewpoint, plus advanced runs like Kiotoshi when open.

How do I reach it from Tokyo?

Tokyo → Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano → local train/bus toward Yamanouchi and the resort.

January–February for cold snow. Check the ropeway schedule and advanced run status before visiting.

Are English lessons available?

English instruction can be arranged via regional schools; availability varies by week.

What facilities are available?

Ropeway base with rentals, dining, lockers; shuttle links nearby towns.

Shiga Kogen

Currently Closed

Ryuoo Ski Park

Ryuoo Ski Park in Shiga Kogen offers 5 runs with 8 lifts. Season: December 20, 2025 – April 5, 2026. Updated by Tak.

Home of SORA Terrace — a cloud-sea viewing deck at 1,770m. Beginner-friendly slopes, 1,000m vertical, and a relaxed Nagano vibe.

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Reserve your ski experience

Ryuoo is a snowboarder's resort. The park is well-maintained, there are free snowboard lessons (in Japanese), and the 166-person ropeway takes you straight to the top for a 6km long run. SORA Terrace at the summit is worth a visit even if you're not riding — the cloud-sea views are spectacular.

Ryuoo Ski Park is a ski resort located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

This resort is introduced as Japan's easiest ski resort for snowboarding beginners.
It is characterized by powder snow
The resort also offers Après-ski and gourmet experiences
Nagano Prefecture is home to the most ski resorts in Japan, with 85 locations. When combined with the neighboring Niigata Prefecture, the total reaches 133 resorts. Resorts in Nagano Prefecture boast excellent snow quality, particularly some of the world's best powder snow.

Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Nagano IC→Route19→Ryuo Ski Park (3hr)

Tokyo Station → Nagano Station (~1h20–1h30, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Nagano Dentetsu train to Yudanaka (~45–50 min) → free shuttle bus (~25 min) → Ryuoo Ski Park

Beginner

45%

Intermediate

35%

Advanced

20%

Groomed

80%

Non-groomed

20%

Beginner

45%

Intermediate

35%

Advanced

20%

Groomed

80%

Non-groomed

20%

A snowboarder's mountain — good park and free lessons

Well-maintained park and free snowboard lessons (Japanese)

Ryuoo is geared toward snowboarders. The terrain park is well-kept with a solid variety of features, and the resort even offers free snowboard lessons (currently in Japanese only). If you're a park rider or want to progress your freestyle skills, this is a strong pick in the Shiga Kogen area.

166-person ropeway and a 6km top-to-bottom run

One of the world's largest ropeways for fast summit access

The ropeway at Ryuoo is one of the largest in the world — it carries 166 people at once and gets you to the summit in minutes. From there, a 6km long run takes you all the way back to the base. The scale of the vertical and the speed of the access make for efficient, satisfying laps.

SORA Terrace — the view alone is worth the trip

Cloud-sea viewing deck at 1,770m, one of Nagano's top photo spots

At the top of the ropeway sits SORA Terrace, a viewing deck at 1,770m where you can look out over a sea of clouds on the right day. It's become one of Nagano's most photographed spots. Even non-skiers in your group will enjoy the ride up and the café at the top.

Ryuoo Ski Park in Shiga Kogen will open from Saturday December 6th for 2025-2026 season.

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A snowboarder's mountain — good park and free lessons

166-person ropeway and a 6km top-to-bottom run

SORA Terrace — the view alone is worth the trip

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