Top 10 Things to do in Yamanouchi-machi, Japan

March 25, 2018 Tambra Mccollister

Yamanouchi is a town located in Shimotakai District in northern Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 12,351 and a population density of 46.4 persons per km².
Restaurants in Yamanouchi-machi

1. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-33-4379
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Reviewed By Moshi M - Tokyo, Japan

It’s roughly a 25-minute walk up the designated trail to see the famous snow monkeys in their natural habitat. That said, it was a particularly warm day in March, which meant that melting ice turned the trail into a muddy mess. Luckily, visitors can rent boots (800 yen/pair) at the Tourist Information Center. I opted for the rental and saved myself the headache of cleaning up muddy shoes & pants. Once you enter the Snow Monkey Park, it truly is monkeys galore! However, as the temperatures rise with the coming of spring, don’t expect to see many monkeys bathing in the onsen. We only saw one monkey taking a dip mid-March.

2. Shiga Kogen Ski Area

Shigakogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-34-2588
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 368 reviews

Shiga Kogen Ski Area

Reviewed By deemacvee - Sydney

Shiga Kogan is a vast network of resorts. Ski somewhere different every day for a two weeks and you will never get bored. Probably my favourite resort in Japan. Negatives: limited nightlife/ restsurants/bars. Snowboarders will note a lack of park areas (but who cares?) Thousands of school kids .... Everywhere. However, the skiing is amazing and that's what we go there for.

3. Okushiga Kogen Ski Area

Okushigakogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0405, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-34-2034
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Okushiga Kogen Ski Area

Reviewed By Mouriska - Macao, Portugal

Amazing course! Amazing lift! Very good quality of snow! And very good Quality of restaurant, they serve a very good coffee!

4. Mt. Yokote

Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
41%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 106 reviews

Mt. Yokote

Reviewed By Rigseismic67 - Jindabyne, Australia

All of the hard runs were closed leaving only easy green runs open, that was a pity after the 1 hour bus ride.
The runs that were open mainly followed summer roads up the mountain and were a real bottleneck of learners making it almost impossible to pass. Think lines of people pizza turning.
When you get past those sections it's almost flat which means no speed.
The Crumpet Cafe directly above the lift is great, it used to be a Starbucks.

5. Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area

Yakebitaiyama Shigakogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0497, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-34-3117
Excellent
32%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area

Shiga Kogen is the biggest ski area in Japan, and it has 19 connected ski resorts. The main resort here is Yakebitaiyama that offers various ski trails for all levels on a huge hill covered with “Platinum Snow”. There are 3 Shiga Kogen Prince Hotels (East, South and West) at the base of Yakebitaiyama. This area is also popular for Snow Monkey watching.

Reviewed By AussieBarbara - Tamworth, Australia

This ski area lies between Ichinose and Okushigakogen and incorporates two gondolas and several lifts. The runs are wide and cruisy, with some steeps and good variety. It would be an enjoyable "resort" by itself but with the easy links to other areas there's really something for every skier or boarder to enjoy.

6. Ryuoo Ski Park

11700 Yomase, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0405, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-33-7131
Excellent
43%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 119 reviews

Ryuoo Ski Park

Kita Shiga Ryuoo Ski Park is located in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture, takes half and hour from Nagano station by NAGANO dentetsu train. There is an excellent variety of courses at the resort catering for all skill levels, including a selection of ungroomed powder courses. The resort also caters for those looking for snow activities as well as skiing and snowboarding.The Kiotoshi courses are found connecting the top Sky Land area of the resort and the Valley Area. If you're looking for deep fresh powder snow on ungroomed areas, then this is the place for you. As these courses are for advanced riders, beginners are advised to use the ropeway to go down from the Sky Land area to the Valley Area rather than challenge these courses.

Reviewed By Mark G

Having never been on skis in our lives we booked a lesson at the Ryuoo International Snow Academy. Our instructor Tony was amazing, spoke 4 languages at least ans had my wife and 7 year old daughter skiing solo after just 4 hours of instruction. Tony was kind and patient and had a great attitude and made the experience really memorable for us. On our second day we were able to get on the slopes with no assistance whatsoever and we highly recommend Tony and the school to anyone wanting to try skiing for the first time.

1163 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-33-2155
Excellent
28%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Sake Storehouse Art Museum - Gallery Tamamura Honten

Reviewed By SkyDK - Denmark

This combined sake and beer brewery offer great looks to the production facilities from the outside or inside the sake gallery. We forund th e same tasting to be free of charge and self service - thank you. The beer room however has a charge to every taste of beer - it is more like a bar. Good way to spand and hour totally - unless you fall in at the beer bar.

8. Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route

7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401, Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route

Reviewed By 自在人 - 東京

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草津白根山周辺の夜間通行止めや、駐車場の駐停車禁止規制は解除されましたが、湯釜から半径500m以内の立入禁止措置は継続です。従って、白根レストハウスの駐車場に車を停めて下車しても、特に何かが見えるわけではありません。
この志賀草津高原ルート、道幅が狭く急坂が続くのに、自転車でここを制覇しようとする人が多いです。そして、登りの急坂で息切れしてふらついている自転車が非常に多く、自動車と接触しそうになっているのを何回か見かけました。運転する方は要注意です。
白根山の先、志賀高原側は渋峠にかけてまずまずの眺望です。但し、駐車場でもない所の路肩に停車して、渋滞を引き起こしている不心得者もいるので、これまた注意が必要です。

9. Hasuike

Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401, Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
8%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 23 reviews

Hasuike

Reviewed By Tweetcoz - Melbourne, Australia

Great for beginners. Most unusual rope tow at the top. Ski through tunnels which is fun. The return to the bus terminal is a killer - hard to find and not easy to get to. This could be designed better - perhaps the entire Shigakogen area needs a great town planner as there's too much pushing, walking and shuffling getting around. It's definitely not easy.

10. Ryuoo Mountain Park

11700 Yomase | Kitashiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0405, Nagano Prefecture +81 269-33-7131
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Ryuoo Mountain Park

Reviewed By 義隆 長

スキー場のロープウェイを使い1770メートルまで上がり昼間は散策、雲海、夕日、景色を楽しめ、夜は夜景と星を楽しむという試み。まあ、山ですから天候は気まぐれで私が行った時も何故かロープウェイ途中より嵐の様な雨で何も見えず。こんな事ロープウェイやリフトが完備していればどこでもできるじゃんと思うのは間違い。まず頂上にはバブルの頃にヘリコプターで材料を吊って作ったというかなりきれいで現代的なカフェレストランがある。また湯田中駅からマイクロバスの定期運行。ロープウェイは100何十人乗りの大型の物ですが、天候不順を見越したキャンセルで客はたった4人でも添乗員の説明付き。大変なプラスマイナスのわからない努力が必要です。かなり若いスタッフの金銭だけではない努力を感じ入りました。結局私達は頂上のソラカフェレストランに1時間強居ただけでまたロープウェイで降りてきましたが、帰りは一部晴れ、下の町の夜景がきれいでした。そこから30分マイクロバスに揺られ湯田中温泉の宿に着きました。3時間かかりましたが無駄とは思いませんでしたし試みは最高だと思いました。又、トライします。

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