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Explore Iiyama & Beyond

From powder slopes to steaming onsens, fire festivals to snow sculptures — here's everything waiting for you outside the lodge.

  • Winter Sports

The Ski Resorts

Things To Do in Iiyama Nagano. Asahi Lodge sits at the heart of Nagano’s ski country. Multiple world-class resorts are reachable in under 20 minutes.

Togari Onsen
戸狩温泉スキー場

13 courses over 12km. Smaller resort, highly rated for powder snow and quieter, less-crowded runs. Great mix of beginner and intermediate terrain.

Beginner, Intermediate, Powder

Madarao Mountain Resort
斑尾高原スキー場

About 31 courses including tree runs and back-country terrain. 11–13 km from Iiyama centre. Great for all levels, especially intermediate/advanced tree-run enthusiasts.

All Levels, Tree Runs, Back-Country

Nozawa Onsen

A classic Japanese snow village plus ski area. Easily accessed from Iiyama. Perfect for combining skiing with the famous onsen village atmosphere.

Onsen Village, Classic Japan

Iiyama Forest Snow Park
飯山フォレストスノーパーク

The closest resort to the lodge. Great for a quick half-day or when the bigger resorts feel far.

Closest, Family

Kijimadaira
木島平スキー場

A laid-back local resort popular with families and those wanting uncrowded runs away from the bigger ski areas.

Family, Local Favourite

Shiga Kogen
志賀高原

One of Japan's largest ski areas — a full day-trip destination. Multiple interconnected resorts with vast terrain for all levels.

Massive, Day Trip, All Levels
  • Relaxation

The Onsens & Hot Springs

After a day on the slopes, soak in one of Iiyama’s beautiful natural hot springs. Several are within a short drive of the lodge.

  • Toyoda, Iiyama City, Nagano

Togari Onsen
戸狩温泉

Two public hot-springs in this area: "Nozomi-no-Yu" and "Akatsuki-no-Yu". Outdoor baths with mountain scenery — ideal after a ski day at the neighbouring resort.

  • Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano

Madarao Kogen Onsen
斑尾高原温泉

Set at high altitude (~1,000m) in the Madarao mountain region. Scenic views and a relaxing environment — a natural pairing with a ski day at Madarao.

  • 1898 Ichiyama-aza-Kawaoshi, Iiyama, Nagano

Yutaki Onsen
いいやま湯滝温泉

Features an outdoor bath overlooking the river and forest. Ideal for guests wanting a tranquil, scenic soak away from the busier resort onsens.

  • 7332-2 Mizuho, Iiyama, Nagano

Hokuryu Onsen
いいやま北竜温泉

Located by Lake Hokuryu in deep forest. For guests seeking a more remote and atmospheric experience — a hidden gem well off the tourist trail.