Short distance from hotel we stayed. Driving up the mountain was very smooth. Some part of the roads under maintenance & potholes. Nice place to bring family. English speaking at the ticket counter..
Highly recommended.
Visited with a group of ski and snowboard friends. We had amazing experience with the facilities offered here. The quality of the slopes, lifts, information, rental, food and services were perfect.
With availability for all levels of expertise everyone can visit and have fun time with steep hills, terrain park and wide beginner slopes. We were able to quickly get back to sliding thanks to the very fast lifts.
The ones who rented snowboards had nice first time experience with step on bindings and skiers also commented on the good state of their equipment.
Everything is very well marked and easy to get around, with good assistance at the rental, coin lockers, bathroom and desk. The restaurant had enormous portions for ramen and rice, most of the party didn't even manage to finish the food
On top of everything the price for the day pass is not even expensive compared to most slopes in the region, easy to access from the highway and conveniently close even for one day trips from bigger cities from other prefectures.
Plenty of snow even at the beginning of the season. Kids lesson and playpark in addition to several lifts should be fun for a whole day. The road toward the location gets increasingly icy around zero degrees so be prepared for chain/socks on the wheels.
A fantastic ski facility with plenty of space to zoom down the slopes without getting stuck in a human traffic jam. The runs are well-maintained, so you can focus on having fun instead of dodging snowplows (or other skiers). Whether you’re a pro or just trying not to face-plant, there’s something for everyone. The vibe is super laid-back—no one’s judging your form, even if your style looks more “flailing octopus” than graceful skier. Definitely recommend for a fun day on the mountain with minimal drama!
Honestly 1st time going here. Twas really lovely but having your own board set would be very helpful. It’s so expensive. Since the place was huge too the staff wasn’t really hands on. They did was required and that’s it. I would only go back if I get my own board set. The information house section was probably the most helpful. Was able to get some souvenirs at the end. Nice snow time though.
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