Sugadaira Snow Resort, “Sugadaira”, is located in east Nagano and has convenient access from Tokyo and Nagoya by car or train. From Tokyo, you can reach Sugadaira with 2 hours and 20 minutes drive, or 1.5 hours ride on Shinkansen plus 50 mins on local bus service via Ueda stataion. Fine weather and beautiful scenery in Sugadaira is similar to those of Davos in Switzerland, so it is known as “Japan Davos” Mr. Hannes Schneider, ”Father of Alpen ski”, also expressed Sugadaira as “Japanisch Schwarzward”. Snow machine operation on top of natural snow allows skiers and snowboarders to enjoy winter sports from early December until beginning of April. Sugadaira has 12 different snow slopes with a variety of 36 courses for beginners through the advanced.