8 Peaks Resorts consists of six ski resorts around the Yatsugatake range in Nagano and all within 15 minutes drive by free hotel shuttle.
1. Shirakaba Resort Snow Park Ikenotaira Hotel- ski in ski out
2. Shirakabako Royal Hill - 3 minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
3. Shirakaba 2 in 1 - 4 minutes by free scheduled bus
4. Shirakaba Kukusai - 6 minutes by free scheduled bus
5. Blanche Takayama - 12 minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
6. Pilutus Takeshina - 15 minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
8 Peaks stands out as a beacon of fair-weather, European-style alpine skiing in Japan, where the mountains are often characterized by harsh snowfall days. Its clear weather rate is 80% with plenty of blue skies. Another feature is a high amount of man made snow machines to fill in for mother nature.
The big plus is that 8 Peaks Resorts consists of six ski resorts around the Yatsugatake range in Nagano and all within 15 minutes drive. If you are a seasoned powder hunter 8 peaks is probably not your first choice, but a great option to sample a variety of smaller mountains & get your confidence up before heading onto more challenging areas.
With transfers included in the package it is also a very convenient & stress free way to start your trip and transition to other resorts.
Transfers included
SHIRAKABA RESORT SNOW PARK IKENOTAIRA HOTEL
The package rates include transfers from Haneda airport (Sundays only) to Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Hotel & from the hotel to JR Sakudaira Shinkansen Station, so it would be very convenient to start your trip here for a few days and then catch a train to another resort in Nagano or anywhere in Japan.
Resort 1
SHIRAKABA RESORT SNOW PARK IKENOTAIRA HOTEL
Ski in ski out base accommodation
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park is family friendly and suited to beginners or young children. It is also the location of the beautiful ski in out Ikenotaira Hotel. This is a convenient base from which you have free access the other 5 resorts in the Yatsugatake ranges. All within 15 minutes by free shuttle when you stay at Ikenotaira Hotel.
Resort 2
SHIRAKABA ROYAL HILL SKI RESORT
Three minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
Shirakaba Royal Hill Ski Resort is overlooking Lake Shirakaba. It is also the only place in the area where you can go night skiing. The wide slopes are also one of its attractions. The free pole barn and kickers are also popular.
Resort 3
SHIRAKABA 2 IN 1
Four minutes by free scheduled bus
Shirakaba 2 in 1 Ski Area has groomed runs, tree runs, park and are fun for everyone from beginners to experts. The canyon course is open when there is natural snowfall and you can enjoy special powder. You can see the view of Mt. Tateshina which symbolizes the area. You can also enjoy the Northern Alps (Hakuba, etc.) in the distance.
Resort 4
SHIRAKABA KUKUSAI SKI RESORT
Six minutes by free scheduled bus
Shirakaba Kokusai Ski Resort is only the resort which has the gondola in the area. The "Cross Country Challenge Course" has an extremely gentle slope and is a 5km long forested course, so even beginners can enjoy it. The course is wide and enjoyable for the intermediate too. You can enjoy your lunch on the terrace overlooking the Northern Alps including Hauba.
Resort 5
BLANCHE TAKAYAMA SKI RESORT
Twelve minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
Blanche Takayama Ski Resort is only for skiers.
As with other ski resorts, you can enjoy a distant view of the Northern Alps including Hakuba Goryu. It is the only ski resort in 8 Peaks where you can see Mt. Fuji. Ther is also an authentic Japanese-style food court, which is a feature not found in other ski resorts.
Resort 6
PILUTUS TATESHINA SKI RESORT
Fifteen minutes by pre-booked on demand transfer
Pilutus Tateshina Snow Resort has the second highest altitude in Japan and the snow quality is amazing. It has the only ropeway in the area, and is popular not only with skiers, but also with visitors admiring the scenery and people doing light mountain climbing. With a south-facing slope and views of the Southern and Central Alps, it has a landscape that is a little different from the rest of the area.
8 Peaks
EARLY BIRD PACKAGE
Rates from
Five nights package - 158,400 yen per person twin share
Four nights package - 129,600 yen per person twin share
Three nights package - 100,800 yen per person twin share
Inclusions
Stay at Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Hotel.
Shin Honkan Main Building Deluxe Lake View Room.
Daily buffet breakfast
Daily buffet dinner
Lift passes for all six resorts
Shuttle bus transfers to all 6 resorts
Scheduled airport shuttle from Haneda airport to Ikenotaira Hotel (Sundays only)
Scheduled suttle from Ikenotaira Hotel to JR Sakudaira Shinkansen station
Early Bird Bonus
Complimentary 8 Peaks lift passes
Early Bird Offer Ends
August 31st
