On February 14, 2026, Valentine’s Day, we spent an incredible full day at Togari Onsen Ski Resort, from morning to night!
We arrived at 9:40 am to find the resort already bustling with activity—we had to park in the third parking lot. Beyond skiing, we enjoyed lunch at the newly opened Harajuku-famous ramen shop “Tsukemen Ich,” bought chocolate at Okushinano BUNZO, and had dinner at Yakiniku Dragon. It was a special day filled with both skiing and gourmet experiences!
Course map of the expansive Togari Onsen Ski Resort
About Togari Onsen Ski Resort
Togari Onsen Ski Resort is a vast ski resort located in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, covering approximately 140 hectares.
Access
- By Train: About 20 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Iiyama Station; about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Togari-Nozawa Onsen Station
- By Car: About 25 minutes from Toyoda-Iiyama I.C. (comfortable drive with mostly no narrow mountain roads!)
Operating Period: December 20, 2025 (Sat) to March 29, 2026 (Sun)
Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Official Website: https://togari.jp/winter/
50% Off Lift Tickets with SnowBears Club Membership!
Togari Onsen Ski Resort is a SnowBears Club member resort, which means you can get 50% OFF lift tickets!
This is an incredible deal. For more details about SnowBears Club and other discount information, please check out this article:
👉 SnowBears Club & Season Pass Information [2025-2026 Season]
Lift ticket price list (50% OFF with SnowBears Club!)
Togari Onsen Ski Resort Course Overview
Togari Onsen Ski Resort is divided into two areas—Earth Dragon Field and Sky Dragon Field—offering a total of 16 courses.
Earth Dragon Field
- Dragon Park: Various courses for freestyle with jumps and jibs
- Wing Line (Advanced): Maximum slope of 29°, ungroomed course for powder surfing
- Spike Line (Intermediate): Japan’s longest SAJ-certified mogul run, over 300m
- Tail Line (Beginner): Long 1,080m course, perfect for beginners
- Backbone (Intermediate): The resort’s longest course at 1,370m with stunning views
- Claw Line (Advanced): High-speed course with a maximum slope of 34°
Sky Dragon Field
- Cloud Line (Intermediate): Intermediate course with panoramic views
- Dragon Head (Advanced): Breathtaking views from the summit with unique terrain
- Fang Line (Beginner): Gentle cruise from the summit while enjoying the scenery
For detailed course information, please visit the official course guide.
Morning Skiing: Surprisingly Warm Weather!
After arriving, we quickly changed into our ski gear and hit the slopes.
Wide-open slopes under blue skies
The temperature was unusually high that day—it was almost hot. By late afternoon on our way back, the temperature had reached 9°C (48°F)! It felt like spring skiing, and by midday, the snow surface had become bumpy.
Taking the lift toward the summit
Spectacular views from the summit! You can see the Chikuma River basin
Popular photo spot with the #TOGARI sign
View of the slopes from the lift
Lunch: Tokyo Harajuku’s Famous “Tsukemen Ich”
For lunch, we dined at the newly opened “Tsukemen Ich” located slopeside.
“Togari Onsen Akatsuki no Yu” hot spring facility, where “Tsukemen Ich” is located
“Tsukemen Ich” opened inside the hot spring facility
This famous ramen shop from Tokyo’s Harajuku district recently opened a location at Togari Onsen, so we had to check it out. It was absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, I was driving, so I couldn’t have a beer—what a shame! (laughs)
For more details, check out this article:
👉 Tokyo Harajuku’s Famous Shop Comes to Togari! Tsukemen Ich (Hajime) [Feb 2026 Visit]
Afternoon Skiing: Until 2 PM
After lunch, we continued skiing until around 2 PM. With the high temperature changing the snow quality, we decided to call it a day earlier than usual.
Snack Time: Chocolate at Okushinano BUNZO
After leaving the ski resort, we stopped by Okushinano BUNZO on our way back to buy some chocolate for a snack.
This renowned shop is run by Chef Kobayashi Masakazu, known as the “Father of Nama Chocolate.” We enjoyed a relaxing break savoring delicious chocolate—a truly blissful moment.
Learn more here:
👉 The Father of Nama Chocolate’s New Shop! Okushinano BUNZO Iiyama [Feb 2026 Visit]
Dinner: Yakiniku Dragon Produced by Jumbo
Yakiniku Dragon located slopeside at Togari Onsen Ski Resort
After a relaxing break, we headed to Yakiniku Dragon produced by Jumbo inside Togari Onsen Ski Resort for dinner!
This restaurant is fully supervised by Tokyo’s hard-to-reserve famous restaurant “Yakiniku Jumbo,” and offers premium yakiniku quality you wouldn’t expect to find at a ski resort.
Staff preparing the signature “Nohara-yaki” right in front of us
Their signature dish, “Nohara-yaki,” was exceptional! Thinly sliced sirloin dipped in raw egg—the ultimate sukiyaki-style yakiniku.
Read our full visit report here:
👉 Premium Yakiniku at a Ski Resort! Yakiniku Dragon by Jumbo | Togari Onsen [Feb 2026 Visit]
After Dinner: Beautiful Night Views of the Groomed Slopes
After dinner, we stepped outside to find the slopes had been beautifully groomed!
Beautifully groomed night slopes
In the quiet of the night slopes, the perfectly groomed tracks stood out clearly. You could feel the care and dedication of the staff preparing the mountain for tomorrow’s skiers and snowboarders.
Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!
Togari Onsen Ski Resort Basic Information
| Resort Name | Togari Onsen Ski Resort |
|---|---|
| Address | 6356-2 Toyoda, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture 389-2411 |
| Phone | 0269-65-2359 |
| Operating Period | December 20, 2025 (Sat) – March 29, 2026 (Sun) |
| Operating Hours | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Access (Train) | About 20 min by shuttle bus from JR Iiyama Station About 5 min by taxi from JR Togari-Nozawa Onsen Station |
| Access (Car) | About 25 minutes from Toyoda-Iiyama I.C. |
| Parking | Available (Free) |
| Number of Courses | 16 courses (Earth Dragon 10, Sky Dragon 7) |
| Number of Lifts | 4 lifts |
| Discount Info | SnowBears Club member resort (50% OFF lift tickets) |
| Official Website | https://togari.jp/winter/ |
Recommended For:
- ✅ SnowBears Club members wanting to enjoy skiing at a great price
- ✅ Families and groups—from beginners to advanced skiers
- ✅ Those who want to try moguls or freestyle skiing
- ✅ Anyone looking to combine skiing with gourmet dining for a full day experience
- ✅ People seeking easy access from Iiyama Station
- ✅ Powder snow enthusiasts
Summary
On February 14, 2026, we spent a fulfilling full day at Togari Onsen Ski Resort from morning to night.
We arrived at 9:40 AM, enjoyed skiing in the morning, had lunch at the Harajuku-famous “Tsukemen Ich,” skied until 2 PM in the afternoon, bought chocolate at Okushinano BUNZO on the way back, and savored authentic yakiniku at Yakiniku Dragon for dinner. After dinner, we admired the beautifully groomed night slopes.
The perfect combination of skiing and gourmet dining made for a truly special Valentine’s Day!
Togari Onsen Ski Resort, where you can get 50% off lift tickets with SnowBears Club membership, offers outstanding value for money. We highly recommend you visit!
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