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Ryuoo Ski Park

Ryuoo Ski Park in Kita-Shiga Kogen is home to one of the world's largest ropeways, carrying up to 166 people. From SORA terrace at 1,770 meters, you may see a sea of clouds spread out below when conditions are right, and on clear days you can look out over the Northern Alps. The longest run stretches 6 km from the 1,930-meter summit, and even the summit slopes are gentle, so beginners and families can enjoy them too.

Daisei Taxi offers private transfers to Ryuoo Ski Park from your hotel in Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen or Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen, or from Nagano Station. Skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy a day trip together as a family. One-way or round-trip transfers, or a private tour combined with other sightseeing — we will plan it around your wishes.

A watercolor travel guide to Ryuoo Ski Park in winter, showing one of the world's largest ropeways, SORA terrace at 1,770m above a sea of clouds, the Sea of Clouds Pie Soup, a snow hut at SORA SNOW LAND, the 6 km run from the summit, the snow buggy cruise and a Daisei Taxi vehicle

Travel notes

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  • Ryuoo is not connected to the Shiga Kogen ski areas by lift. You need to go down the mountain and back up, so a direct ride from your hotel is the easiest way.

  • The 166-person ropeway takes about 10 minutes to reach SORA terrace at the summit.

  • The sea of clouds appears only when weather conditions are right. Some days you will not see it.

  • At the terrace café, enjoy warm dishes such as the "Sea of Clouds Pie Soup," a hot soup baked under a pie crust.

  • At SORA SNOW LAND on the summit, the snow hut (kamakura), snow slide and snow hill are free to use. (You need a lift ticket or the sightseeing plan to reach the summit.)

  • For non-skiers, the "Snow Buggy Cruise SORA terrace Sightseeing Plan" combines a snow buggy ride and the ropeway.

  • Operating periods, prices and hours change by season. Please check the Ryuoo Ski Park official website for the latest information.

  • Daisei Taxi takes you there directly from your hotel or the station, with no transfers. Skis, boards and family luggage ride with you.

Your trip to Nozawa Onsen starts with Daisei Taxi

From airport and train station transfers to transportation between ski resorts and winter sightseeing, please let us know your desired date, time, and destination. We will then provide you with pricing and availability.

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