Weather summary
Now4°sunny7 km/hUpdated 07:05, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 1,550 m
- peak
- 1,850 m
- vertical
- 300 m
- lifts
- 3
- runs
- 7
- longest run
- 5.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥5,220
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Tree riding
- Modern lifts
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is a beginner-friendly highland resort near Mt Tateshina with a mix of mellow terrain and a few tree-run options. The area gets reliable clear weather but lighter snowfall than lower-elevation resorts, and welcomes snowboarders alongside skiers.
Nearby resorts
- Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park0 cm3 km away
- Shirakaba 2in10 cm4 km away
- Shirakabako Royal Hill0 cm5 km away
How it rides
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai sits on the northwestern slopes of Mt Tateshina in Nagano's central highlands, a region known for stable, clear winter conditions. The terrain is heavily weighted toward beginner and intermediate riders—half the mountain is green, with another 40% blue. A 6-person gondola, quad, and pair lift move you efficiently around the 300m vertical, and there are a few tree-run courses in the upper terrain for riders looking for something beyond the groomed runs.
The highland location is a double-edged sword. You get more consistent sunshine and fewer crowds than lower resorts, but the area doesn't pull down the heavy snowfall you'd find in Hokkaido or the western Japan ranges. Snowboarders have been welcome since 2022, and the base has a beginner park with a moving walkway plus a free kids room, making it accessible for families. Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai also shares a joint lift ticket with Shirakaba 2in1, about 7km away, giving you options if you want to explore beyond the main hill.
- website
- whitebirch.co.jp
- where
- Nagano, Japan
Questions about Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai
How much snow is coming to Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Mon 9, Tue 10. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 1,550 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai?
The base is at 1,550 m and the top at 1,850 m. That is 300 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai have?
3 lifts and 7 runs. The longest run is 5.0 km.
Where is Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai?
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai is in Nagano, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai?
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park (3 km), Shirakaba 2in1 (4 km), Shirakabako Royal Hill (5 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.