JIGATAKE

📍Omachi, Nagano, Japan

💎 Hidden Gem 🟢 Beginner Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🤙 Local's Favorite 5 Days on Epic

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Vertical drop: 853 ft
Skiable terrain: 74 acres
Avg snowfall: 310 in^*
Lifts: 4

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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NRT

Narita International Airport

About 4–5 hours

drive time

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HND

Haneda Airport

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

For rail travel, connect through Matsumoto to Shinano-Omachi on the JR network, then use the resort shuttle or a taxi. From Tokyo, compare the Chuo/Azusa route via Matsumoto with a Nagano connection and a seasonally appropriate onward bus; there is no short direct Nagano-to-Omachi train.

The resort lists a free shuttle through Shinano-Omachi Station and Omachi Onsen-kyo, separate from the Hakuba Valley bus service. Use the timetable for your travel season and arrange a taxi or hotel transfer when the connections do not fit. A hotel stay does not automatically include transport to every valley resort.

Drivers approach Omachi from the Azumino area or travel south from Hakuba. The resort address is 4819 Taira, Omachi, Nagano. Parking is advertised as free; allow extra time for snowy access roads and equipment fitting.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Oribana

hotel · Omachi Onsen; arrange the journey to Jigatake

A choice for travelers who prefer a small inn and a booked dinner-and-breakfast plan. Confirm the meal inclusions and baths available for your dates; the private outdoor bath closes in winter.

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Maruhan Jigatake Lodge

lodge · Directly opposite Jigatake ski area

Its location makes it a practical choice when Jigatake is the main purpose of the trip. Check winter availability, room facilities and the route across to the ski area when you book.

Jigatake-focused tripsfamiliesgroups

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Guest Room Furusatomura Kogeikan

hotel · Omachi Onsenkyo; arrange the journey to Jigatake

A useful option for travelers who want a private room and are comfortable with some shared facilities. Check your bathroom arrangement and transport to Jigatake before booking.

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

KAI Alps

hotel · Omachi Onsen; arrange the journey to Jigatake

Choose it for a ryokan stay that gives bathing and dinner as much attention as skiing. Check the meal plan and arrange the daily trip to Jigatake; it is an Omachi base, not a slopeside hotel.

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🎿Drying room for ski clothing and equipment

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High-quality stays with great features

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ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon

hotel · 2020 Taira, Omachi; road journey to Jigatake

Useful for families comparing room layouts and hotel services. Confirm the pool and other seasonal facilities before booking. The hotel has announced an inspection closure for December 1–10, 2026, with normal operation planned from December 11.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Jigatake, compare a booked room or rental around Omachi with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

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Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Ask whether the designated snow-dog course will operate during your visit. The resort describes a lead-required program with specific lift and route access, which does not permit dogs across the wider ski area. Confirm accommodation arrangements separately.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

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Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Jigatake Snow Resort, Jiigatake, Jigatake Ski Area

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid December to mid March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://jiigatake.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 30, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 74; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Lifts: 4; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 3937; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 3084; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 853; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · beginner: 70; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · intermediate: 30; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · advanced: 0; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs: 7; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

The snowfall figure remains a historical climate reference.

Jigatake arrival and local shuttle ↗Rail via Matsumoto and Shinano-Omachi, then local shuttle or taxi. Free station/Omachi Onsen shuttle distinguished from paid Hakuba Valley shuttle. Timetable must match the travel season. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake course guide ↗Echo, Kamoshika, woodland, Raicho, Rabbit, Poruru and beginner/kids areas are named. Four paired chairs; 70% beginner/30% intermediate. Detailed guide supersedes invented Center/Dynamic/Challenge names and generic homepage five-course shorthand. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake visitor facilities ↗Wide gentle slopes, rentals, schools, kids snow activities, changing rooms and coin lockers. Parking advertised free. Exact dates and operational schedules not inferred. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Designated snow-dog route ↗Dog access is a designated course program with lead requirements, dependent on that route opening. Page still carries 2025–26 season-end notice; no current season reopening certification. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Omachi regional transport ↗Nagano–Omachi bus services and destinations vary by season. JR and local taxi connections provide an alternative; no invented short direct rail journey. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Omachi Energy Museum ↗Interactive energy and hydropower exhibits, with winter closure December–March. Retain as warmer-season outing. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake official lodging directory ↗Root read the current directory once and shared its receipt: Maruhan Jigatake Lodge is directly opposite the slopes at 4817 Taira, Omachi; meals and a snowboard school are mentioned. Lodge Skade is a separate walking-distance property. KAI Alps, Oribana and Alpine Route Hotel are also listed. The five legacy card identities were not reconciled to these named properties. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

KAI Alps — official site ↗Onsen ryokan in Omachi Onsen at 2884-26 Taira. Rooms feature local craftwork; common hot-spring baths, kaiseki dining, sunken hearths and a dedicated drying room for ski wear and equipment are described. No direct Jigatake slope access or hotel shuttle to Jigatake is established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon ↗Operator lists standard rooms, family rooms, kids suites and selected private-onsen wing rooms, plus communal natural hot springs, restaurants, a cafe/bar, fitness center and indoor pool. Homepage announces a temporary pool closure from November into December; pool use must be confirmed for the stay. No Jigatake shuttle is established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ANA Kuroyon — notice of temporary winter closure for 2026 ↗The hotel announces statutory-inspection closure December 1–10, 2026 and plans normal operation from December 11. Address is 2020 Taira, Omachi. This is an upcoming short closure, not a present indefinite closure or proof of future reopening. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oribana — official operator page ↗Small Omachi Onsen ryokan with Japanese-style rooms and selected twin or mixed Japanese/Western rooms. Indoor and outdoor hot-spring bathing and seasonal regional-ingredient dining are described. The private outdoor bath closes in winter; one additional named outdoor bath also has a winter closure. No all-baths-in-winter or every-rate meal guarantee is made. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Maruhan Jigatake Lodge — official site ↗Operator updated September 26, 2026 and identifies Maruhan Jigatake Lodge directly opposite Jigatake ski area, at 4817 Taira, Omachi. Skiing, family and group stays, accommodation enquiries and availability links are offered. The source does not establish specific room amenities, included transport or prices. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Guest Room Furusatomura Kogeikan — official English page ↗Omachi Onsenkyo property at 2860-12 Taira with Japanese-style and Japanese/Western private rooms, Wi-Fi, refrigerator, individual air conditioning and kettle. Some rooms have no restroom; shared bathing is explicitly not a natural hot spring. Parking and direct enquiries are available. No dormitory, communal kitchen or ski shuttle is established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Omachi tourism — accommodation directory within Gurutto BUS page ↗Destination directory identifies KAI Alps, ANA Kuroyon, Oribana, Alpine Route Hotel and Furusatomura Kogeikan in the Omachi area. Used for identity and official links only. Its displayed transport schedule is explicitly 2025–26 and is not promoted as a current-season Jigatake service. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake official schools ↗SAJ-accredited Jigatake Ski School offers beginner/intermediate ski instruction, group/private/family options. Center House reception and online booking; phone 0261-22-0551. Lift tickets are excluded; staff advise which access the lesson needs. Snowboard schools are separate. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

G Ski Academy International ↗G Ski Academy is based at Jigatake and explicitly offers English ski instruction by reservation. Request an available calendar slot; payment confirms the booking. Prepare gear before school reception. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake resort rentals ↗Resort rents ski and snowboard sets or separate equipment, outerwear, helmets and sleds. Finish equipment collection before school registration; busy days require extra time. Rental service does not operate for night skiing. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hakuba Valley Jigatake school directory ↗Regional official directory lists Jigatake Ski School as Japanese-language ski instruction and G Ski Academy with English availability. Snowboard instruction is assigned to separate named schools. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Restaurant — Jigatake official operator ↗The ski area identifies its restaurant in the Center House and describes hot noodles, set meals and spice curry. It notes that dishes can sell out according to ingredient supply. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining & Izakaya Guide around Shinano-Omachi Station — Omachi Tourism ↗The local tourism guide lists Tori to Highball Izakaya Ginpachi around Shinano-Omachi Station, with nostalgic decor, charcoal-grilled chicken, yakitori and local sake. It also lists Ramen Genya directly in front of the station, serving ramen and Kurobe Dam Curry. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

おおまちまちあかり — Omachi Tourism Japanese dining entries ↗Japanese counterpart identifies 鳥とハイボール銀八 as an izakaya serving charcoal-grilled chicken and local sake; the restaurant listings are grouped around Shinano-Omachi Station. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jigatake Snow Resort official resort information ↗
Official resort pages checked; exact 2026–27 operating bounds were not verified.
Hakuba Valley — Jigatake Snow Resort Information ↗
The dedicated Jigatake block publishes seven courses.
Jigatake 2026–27 season-pass announcement ↗
Current pass sales announced; no exact ski-area operating bounds.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

NRT

Narita International Airport

About 4–5 hours

drive time

✈️

HND

Haneda Airport

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Oribana

hotel · Omachi Onsen; arrange the journey to Jigatake

A choice for travelers who prefer a small inn and a booked dinner-and-breakfast plan. Confirm the meal inclusions and baths available for your dates; the private outdoor bath closes in winter.

small-inn staysJapanese-style roomsseasonal dining

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Maruhan Jigatake Lodge

lodge · Directly opposite Jigatake ski area

Its location makes it a practical choice when Jigatake is the main purpose of the trip. Check winter availability, room facilities and the route across to the ski area when you book.

Jigatake-focused tripsfamiliesgroups

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Guest Room Furusatomura Kogeikan

hotel · Omachi Onsenkyo; arrange the journey to Jigatake

A useful option for travelers who want a private room and are comfortable with some shared facilities. Check your bathroom arrangement and transport to Jigatake before booking.

private-room staysJapanese-style roomstravelers comfortable with shared facilities

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

KAI Alps

hotel · Omachi Onsen; arrange the journey to Jigatake

Choose it for a ryokan stay that gives bathing and dinner as much attention as skiing. Check the meal plan and arrange the daily trip to Jigatake; it is an Omachi base, not a slopeside hotel.

onsen stayscouplesryokan dining

🎿Drying room for ski clothing and equipment

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Drying room for ski clothing and equipment.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon

hotel · 2020 Taira, Omachi; road journey to Jigatake

familieshotel serviceshot-spring stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →