Shimotakai District Travel Guide

Nagano Prefecture

A rural landscape with fields, a small village, and mountains in the background.
A river flowing through a town with buildings and mountains in the background.
Snow-covered monkeys in a snowy environment.
Three monkeys in a hot spring surrounded by large rocks.
A snowy mountain landscape with skiers and a ski lodge.

Popular cities in Shimotakai District

A man writing in a notebook, traditional Japanese architecture, and signage in Japanese.
Yamanouchi
Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing
Explore relaxing Yamanouchi: its skiing, hot springs, culture and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Yudanaka Shibu Onsen
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area
  • Shibu
Explore cityFind hotels
A snowy ski resort with a large inflatable character, ski lifts, and a mountain backdrop.
Nozawaonsen
Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing
Quaint Nozawaonsen awaits: its skiing, culture, museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Explore cityFind hotels
A snow-covered mountain range with dense forests and clear blue skies.
Kijimadaira
Known for Skiing, Nature and Natural parks
Kijimadaira awaits: its skiing, natural setting and more!
Explore cityFind hotels

Stay near popular Shimotakai District attractions

A ski slope with skiers, a ski lift, and buildings in the background.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area

8.8/5 (123 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
See properties