Weather summary
Now3°sunny5 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 1,570 m
- peak
- 1,907 m
- vertical
- 337 m
- lifts
- 6
- runs
- 8
- longest run
- 2.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥5,500
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Expert terrain
- Modern lifts
- Night skiing
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK sits in Nagano's highland region with reliable clear weather and views of Mt Fuji and the Alps on bluebird days. The terrain splits evenly between beginner and advanced, but expect modest snowfall compared to Japan's coastal ranges.
Nearby resorts
- Shirakabako Royal Hill0 cm2 km away
- Echo Valley0 cm2 km away
- Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park0 cm3 km away
How it rides
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK occupies the eastern slopes of Kurumayama mountain in Chino City, drawing riders with consistent visibility and alpine scenery rather than deep powder. The resort has been operating since 1965 and operates six chairlifts—three quads and three pairs—with two pair lifts running in parallel. Terrain is balanced across the mountain, making it accessible for mixed-ability groups, though the highland location means this region typically receives less snow than areas closer to the coast.
The base area includes Adventure Land, one of Nagano's larger children's facilities, with tubing, snow striders, and sledging options. Snowshoe tours are a popular draw beyond the marked runs. Night skiing operates selectively (typically New Year's Eve and mid-February), and the standard operating window runs 8:30am to 4:30pm. The region around Lake Shirakaba and the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park offers broader winter tourism appeal if you're staying longer.
- where
- Nagano, Japan
Questions about Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK
How much snow is coming to Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 1,570 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK?
The base is at 1,570 m and the top at 1,907 m. That is 337 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK have?
6 lifts and 8 runs. The longest run is 2.0 km.
Where is Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK?
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK is in Nagano, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK?
Shirakabako Royal Hill (2 km), Echo Valley (2 km), Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park (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.