Echo Valley
Japanese Alps › Hida Mountains
About Echo Valley
A retro-cool destination on the Venus Line known for its rolling highland views and a nostalgic, uncrowded atmosphere in the Nagano hills.
Highlights
- Retro highland vibes
- Venus Line drives
- Rolling grassy slopes
- Quiet mountain escapes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1458m
- Top lift: 1791m
- Ski pistes: 8km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 11
- Mountain huts: 9
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Echo Valley
- Today: 9 to 18 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4752 m (4520 to 4960 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 9 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 8 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 11 / 17 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 5 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Echo Valley
Hikes nearby — Echo Valley (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Echo Valley, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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中山道(信濃)
中山道（なかせんどう）は、江戸時代に整備された五街道の1つで、江戸の日本橋と京都の三条大橋を内陸経由で結ぶ街道である。
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大萱野第二支線併用林道
Getting to Echo Valley
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 26 km away, about 1h04 by road
Where to stay in Echo Valley
59 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 82 EUR per night, median 204 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Echo Valley page.