Enjoy the great winter outdoors! Here’s information on spots where you can play in the snow⛄ ① Togakushi Snowshoeing Stroll through the Forest Botanical Garden and the Okusha Approach wrapped in silence and snow while wearing snowshoes. There’s an addictive thrill to leaving your footprints on the pure white fields and forging your own path. Beginners can feel at ease on guided tours. Snowshoes and poles are available for rent at the Togakushi Tourist Information Center, so please inquire there. *Winter tours require different gear than during the snow-free season. Please check carefully and prepare accordingly.* *From January 7th onward, access beyond Zuishinmon toward the cedar avenue along the Okusha Approach is prohibited.* About snowshoe rentals Togakushi Tourist Information Center *Business hours: 9:00–17:00* Rental pickup: 9:00–14:00 ＊Last return by 16:00 Snowshoe and pole set 2,000 yen (tax included) per day Poles, snow boots, gaiters each 500 yen (tax included) per day Recommended for first-timers: guided tours “Seasonal Walk — Winter Edition” In winter, put on snowshoes and head out to meet spectacular views. Courses may change depending on weather and conditions. *For details, check the Togakushi Tourism Association website’s news updates.* ② Togakushi Ski Field This ski field offers high-quality groomed runs with famously light “magic powder” snow. The steep runs first thing in the morning after snowfall are especially popular. Season: December 13, 2025–March 31, 2026 (scheduled) Hours: 8:30–16:15 *For details, please see the official website.* ③ Iizuna Plateau Kotacamp At the nature experience resort Nagano Forest Village on Iizuna Plateau, relax in a kotatsu surrounded by snowy scenery and enjoy a warm, indulgent break that only the cold season can offer! Period: Early January–end of March (scheduled) Hours: Two sessions — 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–19:30 Fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) per person (includes Kotacamp special menu) *For details, please see the official website.* ④ Iizuna Plateau Zunacchi Hiroba Near the former Iizuna Kogen Ski Resort’s No.1 and No.2 lift areas, children can enjoy a free sledding and beginner ski slope. No staff are stationed on site, so please enjoy safely to avoid injury. *As of January 5, R8, the full opening is delayed due to insufficient snowfall, but some areas are usable.* *For details, please see the Iizuna Plateau Tourism Association website.* #Togakushi #Iizuna Plateau #Snowshoe #Winter camping #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity