Ryuo Ski Park Nagano | 1-Day Lift Pass + Snowboard & Wear Rental (261836)

• What is Ryuo Ski Park?

Located in the Kita-Shiga Kogen area of Nagano Prefecture, Ryuo Ski Park is a snow resort centered on the Snowboarding beginner experience. With its 'Japan's #1 Snowboarding Debut' declaration, it has long invested resources in helping first-time Snowboarders get on their boards. The resort features a dedicated Snowboarding beginner practice area where you can practice in sequence—from putting on and taking off the board, walking on snow, and stopping, to basic gliding and riding the lifts—without having to join the crowded main slopes from the start. The park's multiple gentle slopes also provide ample space for those not yet familiar with weight shifting to adjust at their own pace. English support is available in the beginner area, ensuring international travelers can understand instructions and safety tips even without Japanese proficiency. For those who do not have their own gear and simply want to try snow sports, this is a very accessible starting point.

• What can you experience at Ryuo Ski Park?

After mastering the basics in the beginner practice area, you can move on to the next level of slopes. The wide and flat valley area is perfect for consolidating turns and speed control, while the summit area, with an average slope of about 10 degrees and well-groomed surfaces, is a comfortable place to practice continuous turns. The entire resort has a vertical drop of over 1,000 meters, and the long-distance experience of riding from the summit to the base—a run of about 6,000 meters—is Ryuo's signature. The dry powder snow unique to high-altitude areas offers a distinct feel compared to lower-altitude resorts. Time off the slopes is just as rewarding—take the world-class 166-passenger ropeway directly to the summit, where the 1,770-meter-high SORA terrace offers a view of mountain ridges. When the weather is right, you can see a magnificent sea of clouds, making it a great place to rest, warm up, and take photos. The package includes snowboard equipment and ski wear, so just bring your warm clothing and gloves.