Tangram Ski Circus — Attraction in Shinano

This was quite possibly one of the best ski trips I've ever had! I've been on mountains around the world, but between the polite staff, the in-house karaoke rooms, and the public Onsen, the resort amenities kept us entertained whether we were on or off the mountain. Since we're talking about the mountain, from here you have access to both sides and a huge range of trails from pretty easy to right in the trees. No black diamond here, but advanced trails are very good with the beginner hills being friendly for all ages. The rooms are plenty good for sleeping and recovery between everything else for a softer-than-normal Japan style bed. If you're a foodie, there's the above-average buffet as well as multiple restaurants in the resort. We really enjoyed the cafe for something quick. Finally, the staff, there was not so much as a sneer or side-eye from any of them regardless of the oddity of my family's requests. They were the most polite and professional staff we've ever encountered. I can't wait to take my...

Had the worst ski rental experience here.

We wanted to pick up, as is usual everywhere, the evening before but they charged us an extra day which is crazy ( the lifts were already closed for that day).

They were zero help in sizing for the kids. I paid for premium skis and was then presented with the worst selection I have ever seen.

All the equipment was beat up and in bad shape. They even gave my wife broken bindings on her snowboard which we didn’t realise until we were the other side in Madarao and had to get a car to drive her all the way back over.

If looking for anything above beginner level equipment I...

There are many slopes, and it is worth skiing from beginners to advanced skiers. Due to the increase in infrastructure fees, lift fees have been significantly increased from 2024-2025, including other slopes. The resort is often used by tourists from outside the prefecture, student groups, and recently foreigners. The food at the restaurant is not tasty for Japanese people, but it is no different from other resorts. The facilities are good because it is part of the...