Shirakabako Royal Hill

Overview

Shirakabako Royal Hill is a ski field on the shore of Lake Shirakaba in the Kitayama area of Chino, Nagano Prefecture. Its north-facing slope is grassy, gentle and open, making it well suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders working on their foundations. Rather than a place to test yourself on steep, punishing pitches, it is a hill for getting used to snow and linking easy, flowing lines. Unlike daytime-only resorts, Royal Hill also runs night skiing, so you can enjoy one more run under the lights after sunset. Set in the Lake Shirakaba highland resort, it lets you take in both snow and lakeside scenery.

Highlights

• ●A long-established lakeside slope, open since 1961, past half a century of service
• ●A gentle north-facing slope, ideal for beginner skiing and snowboarding
• ●Night skiing available, so you can add a run after dark
• ●Easy access reachable even without four-wheel drive

History

Its history as a ski field runs deep, having opened in December 1961. For more than half a century it has supported winter leisure at Lake Shirakaba as a long-established slope, and it is currently operated by Suzuki Shokai Co., Ltd. That long familiarity has helped a welcoming atmosphere for beginners take root here.

Map

36.1022, 138.2344 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Royal Hill by Lake Shirakaba and warm up on the gentle beginner slope
2. 2Spend the morning steadily practicing ski or snowboard basics on easy pitches
3. 3Break for lunch with a view of the lake to warm up
4. 4From evening, enjoy a closing run under the night-skiing lights

Did you know?

💡 The gentle, north-facing grassy slope turns into a beginner-friendly run once snow settles on it. Pairing it with nearby Kurumayama and Kirigamine lets you dig deeper into winter on the Lake Shirakaba highlands.

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