
Nagawa/Echo Valley Ski Area Top Hotel Picks
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Everything you need to know about Echo Valley Ski Area
Chinowa Snow Ridge Lodge offers true ski-in/ski-out access with direct trail connectivity to Echo Valley Ski Area. Each room features a wood-burning fireplace, heated indoor pool, and panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. The hotel also provides complimentary ski storage, hot drinks at the base, and guided backcountry tours. For exclusive winter packages, book through the HopeGoo app to enjoy a free room upgrade.
Sunrise Peak Cabin is the only lodge offering unobstructed sunrise views over the Nagano Alps. Perched on the eastern ridge of Echo Valley Ski Area, its floor-to-ceiling windows frame the golden first light spilling across the snowfields each morning. Guests enjoy a daily breakfast of hot miso soup with handmade bread, and access to an outdoor stargazing deck. Book the "Golden Dawn" package via HopeGoo for a private sunrise tour and complimentary thermal wear.
Just a 10-minute walk from Chinowa Snow Ridge Lodge, Yukizora Soba offers a hidden gem dining experience featuring wild matsutake mushrooms and foraged mountain greens. Their signature dish is char-grilled duck with cold spring tofu soup, followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Nearby, Snowfield Café serves handcrafted chocolate paired with snow tea, located next to a scenic sledding hill—perfect for families. All venues offer priority HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app for a seamless visit.
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