Redefine the powder snow
Every winter season, Japan’s ski resorts are crowded with people from all over the world to chase the Japanese powder a.k.a Japow. Among many ski resort in Northern area of Nagano, especially in Shigakogen you can enjoy top class snow throughout the season.
Choosing quality over quantity will lead you to the path to experience best powder experience beyond anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s time to give a new definition of powder snow through Shiga pow.
Why it should be Shigakogen?
Powder snow
The snow clouds that have developed over the Sea of Japan first cause heavy snowfalls on the adjacent areas.
This snow contains a lot of salt grains of sea water, hence it easily absorbs water and becomes heavy snow, whereas Shigakogen is located inland at a high elevation above sea level keep in with low temperature, the powdery snow formed in the snow clouds made up of only ice and air. The average temperature of the Shigakogen is between -10 and -12 degrees below zero, which is a major factor in determining the high snow-to-liquid ratio and consequently plays an important role in maintaining powdery snow condition. Where various environmental factors miraculously overlap and harmonize, you can relish world class snow surround by magnificent winter landscape.
Access
AIBIYA is located about three hours from Tokyo by train. Guests with heavy luggage or traveling with children can get to AIBIYA more conveniently by using the Nagano Snow Shuttle, a direct bus from Narita and Haneda airports. If you would like to have more informations, please contact us via e-mail or phone.
Vast area
The biggest advantage of skiing in Shigakogen is that you can enjoy powder snow constantly regardless of the day and weather, divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
What makes all of this possible is the altitude above sea level, which is one of the key factors determing the snow quality of Shigakogen. Powder snow along with the majestic scenery of the UNESCO Ecological Park will make your skiing experience even more rewarding. On a snowy day, the constant snowfall doubles the thrill on the terrains.
Since the 18 ski areas are mostly linked up, you can freely access to the adjacent ski courses either by ski or the lift. Each distinctive ski resorts with splendid winter landscapes will blow away the boredom of skiers.
