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: 10 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4632 m (4450 to 4810 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 30 sept. | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 12 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 9 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 8 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 11 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 9 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 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.