Shred Japan. Sleep Here.
Ikon Pass access. 9 mountains. One legendary lodge.
Location Advantage
9 Mountains. 1 Lodge.
Wake up, gear up, and be on the mountain in minutes.
Kurohime Snow Park
Local favouriteMyoko Suginohara
Ikon PassAkakura Onsen
Night skiingIkenotaira Onsen
Family friendlyAkakura Kanko
Steep terrainMyoko Kogen
Backcountry accessMadarao Kogen
Ikon PassTangram Ski Circus
Tree skiingLotte Arai Resort
Ikon Pass
Your Home Base
Come home to Tanuki Lodge.
After a day of deep powder, there's nowhere better to be.
Cozy Rooms
Western-style rooms with warm bedding, mountain views, and everything you need after a big day on the slopes.
Hearty Breakfasts
Fuel up with a Western style continental breakfast every morning, made fresh and served with care.
Ski Storage & Drying
Dedicated heaters, secure ski storage, and a warm entry room so you're always ready for tomorrow.
Pet Friendly
Travelling with your dog? We welcome well-behaved pets. Kurohime Kogen — right up the street — even has a dedicated dog skiing area.
Rest Well. Shred Hard.
Guest Reviews
What Powder Chasers Say
"Best powder base in Nagano. We skied 5 mountains in 6 days and Tanuki Lodge was the perfect home base."
Jake M.
Canada
"The hosts made us feel like family. Breakfast was incredible and the location is unbeatable for Ikon pass holders."
Sarah K.
Australia
"Woke up, walked to the car, and was on the chairlift in under 10 minutes. This place is a powder hunter's dream."
Tom R.
USA
The Name
What's a Tanuki?
The tanuki (狸) is the Japanese raccoon dog — a real animal native to the forests of Japan, and one of the country's most beloved folk creatures. In Japanese mythology, tanuki are shapeshifters: mischievous, good-natured tricksters said to bring good luck and prosperity.
You'll spot their rotund ceramic statues outside restaurants and sake shops across Japan, sake bottle in one paw, a promissory note in the other. They're a symbol of hospitality, warmth, and a good time. Give Love to the Tanuki statue at our entrance!
In the wild, tanuki thrive in the snowy forests of Nagano — the same mountains you'll be skiing. Keep an eye out on the slopes.
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