Weather summary
Now4°sunny5 km/hUpdated 07:05, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 1,450 m
- peak
- 1,850 m
- vertical
- 400 m
- lifts
- 7
- runs
- 9
- longest run
- 3.1 km
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Expert terrain
Echo Valley is a small Nagano resort in the Yatsugatake highlands with modest vertical and a balanced terrain mix. The mountain has been closed since 2020 with no confirmed reopening date.
Nearby resorts
- Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK0 cm2 km away
- Blanche Takayama0 cm3 km away
- Shirakabako Royal Hill0 cm3 km away
How it rides
Echo Valley sits in the central-eastern Nagano highlands near Lake Shirakaba, in a region known for relatively stable, clear winter weather but lighter snowfall than other mountain areas. The terrain splits evenly between beginner and intermediate runs, with a smaller advanced section, making it a mixed-ability mountain. The lift infrastructure is straightforward—seven chairlifts including one quad and three triples—serving nine marked courses across 400 vertical meters.
The resort has been closed since the 2020-2021 season, and as of the latest available information, there is no confirmed timeline for reopening. Riders interested in the area should check directly with the resort or local sources before planning a visit.
- website
- echovalley.co.jp
- where
- Nagano, Japan
Questions about Echo Valley
How much snow is coming to Echo Valley?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Echo Valley?
Snow to the base on Sun 8. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 1,450 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Echo Valley open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Echo Valley?
The base is at 1,450 m and the top at 1,850 m. That is 400 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Echo Valley have?
7 lifts and 9 runs. The longest run is 3.1 km.
Where is Echo Valley?
Echo Valley is in Nagano, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Echo Valley?
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK (2 km), Blanche Takayama (3 km), Shirakabako Royal Hill (3 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.