Quite a decent number of runs but green runs seems a bit steep and narrow at some sections. The terminal building 1F boasts the most impressive lunch options I've ever seen next to a ski slope and tasty to boot. Kitanomine gondola had quite a bit of a queue for the first half of the day so tempted to take a point off for that. Fast moving queues at the rest of the lifts
Quiet, peaceful, fantastic snow, spectacular views, no touristic noise, diverse terrain, and it has more off-piste tree-run zones than Kitanomine zone. Somehow the slopes are much steeper than Kitanomine zone for the same level category. The top area is weather resistent with decent snow quality even when it gets too warm on the foot of the mountain. Both the lifts and the ropeway are fast and efficient. Satisfaction is an understatement. I love everything about this place.
Overall very good snow quality, not very crowded & easy to get to the mountain top with just 1-2 rides. Also, having a nice onsen connected (with a price) and very cheap lessons (51000 yen/ 6 hrs with early bird discount) are some good bonuses. However, only thing annoyed me most was the very limited lunch option - all restaurants were super crowded during the lesson break time (12:00-13:00).
We had an incredible experience here! Absolutely recommend! I am a beginner skier and there were so many slopes to choose from. My husband is an advanced snowboarder and there was plenty for him as well. Parking is easy and free! Try to get there early, pack a lunch to enjoy in your warm car and have fun!
overall a pretty good place to ski at with some important considerations. generally better for strong beginner skiers and onwards from my experience, although complete beginners can have a good time too, though with relative more effort definitely. came with my girlfriend who is new to skiing, there are 2 bunny slopes here, 1 seems to only be accessible if you have lessons (not sure how strict this is) and the other is free for all, although the latter isn't as good as the entrance to this bunny isn't as well maintained, making it a bit too steep and narrow as well for beginners to access comfortably.
i started skiing in europe and was surprised by the difference in difficulty standards of the slopes here, the greens in japan are more similar to the blues in europe from my experience and so on and forth. for example one of the greens in furano side had an average slope angle of 20 degrees with the max being 25 degrees, contrasting to Europe's average of 10-15 degrees from my experience.
slopes are also well maintained and not too crowded, the price of a full day ski pass here is more affordable and very worth it. food options are however limited and very crowded, so i suggest bringing your own food for lunch instead
the views here are simply immaculate too.. and the night skiing was well maintained and very fun as well, with way less people on the slopes 😉
