Sugadaira Taro Area
About Sugadaira Taro Area
Known as the Davos of the East, this high-altitude plateau is Japan’s premier training ground for elite rugby teams and winter athletes.
Highlights
- Rugby training mecca
- High-altitude athletics
- Groomed cruising runs
- Sub-zero climate
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1267m
- Top lift: 1444m
- Ski pistes: 10.6km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 5
- MTB trails: 1km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Sugadaira Taro Area
- Today: 12 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4695 m (4450 to 4940 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 12 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 11 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 6 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Getting to Sugadaira Taro Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 55 km away, about 1h29 by road
Where to stay in Sugadaira Taro Area
11 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 143 EUR per night, median 263 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Sugadaira Taro Area page.