Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Guide
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Guide
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama in Japan (located in Nagano Prefecture) is a large resort with 9 lifts that offers skiers a respectable 450 metres (1510 feet) of vertical descent. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama has 213 acres of terrain over 18 pistes and was the site of the Alpine ski and snowboard competitions during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Shiga Kogen Yakebitai’s lifts and runs connect with an amazing 17 ski resorts, all covered under one lift pass to create Japan’s largest ski area. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but there is terrain for beginners and advanced skiers as well. Yakebitaiyama keeps a well-maintained terrain park with numerous features to keep freestyle riders satisfied. A backcountry tour guide company operates out of Prince Hotels offering access to incredible terrain in Shiga Kogen and neighbouring mountains. Japan’s famous snow monkeys that can be seen bathing in hot springs are just a short drive or bus tour away. The nearest airport is at Matsumoto and the nearest train station is at Shinshu Nakano. Ski-in ski-out accommodation is offered by Prince Hotels.
Resorts close to Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama include:
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami (1 km),
Higashitateyama (2 km),
Ichinose Family (2 km),
Takamagahara Mammoth (2 km),
Terakoya (2 km),
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Trails (Pistes): 18 |
Halfpipes: No |
| Summit: 2009 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 35% Int: 35% Adv: 30% |
Terrain Parks: - |
| Vertical Drop: 460 m |
X-Country: - |
| Lifts: 7 chair lifts |
Snowmaking: Yes |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 2 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 7 |
Acres of ski: 213 |
| Bars: 1 |
Nearest Airport: Matsumoto |
| Nearest Train: Shinshu Nakano |
Tourist Info Phone:: 0269-34-3111,
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Tourist Office Website |
- Season opens: 3 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 6 May 2012
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First Tracks is offered every Saturday and Sunday, allowing skiers to get up on the mountain at 7:30am to enjoy the runs before the crowds form.
Information supplied 18 Jun 2010
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