From April 29th (Thursday/holiday), we will enter the main Golden Week. There may be many working adults who will be closed until May 5 (Wednesday / holiday) or until May 9 (Sunday). For slope skiers, GW is the end of the season. This is your chance to enjoy the last of spring skiing. Let's follow the current state of the ski resort where you can still enjoy skiing during Golden Week!
*This article is composed as of April 29, based on the information of ski resorts that have been cooperating with [STEEP] on a regular basis. Please check the official website and SNS for daily update information.
[Early morning runs]
[Gourmet] Kiroro
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The state of ski resorts that are still skiable during Golden Week
[Hokkaido]
The "Highland Zone" is open throughout the Golden Week period. 195 cm at the summit and 95 cm at the foot of the mountain (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/sapporo.teine/
◆ Official HP / https://sapporo-teine.com/snow/
[Hokkaido]
The "Furano Zone" is open throughout the Golden Week period. Courses that can be run are A1 course, D1 course and D2 course. On the way back, use the Furano Ropeway descent. 113 cm at the summit and 10 cm at the foot of the mountain (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/furanoskiarea
◆Official HP/ https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/winter/
[Hokkaido]
Yoichi 1st Express (operates only on weekends and holidays), Nagamine 1st Express, and Nagamine 2nd Express. Kiroro's popular "Asian Kitchen" is open only for 3 days from May 1st to May 3rd! We offer a limited set menu of Thai cuisine prepared by a Thai chef. 190 cm at the summit and 20 cm at the foot of the mountain (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/kirororesort/
◆ Official HP / https://www.kiroro.co.jp/en/
[Hokkaido]
Sky Cabin 8, Echo Quad Lift, and Märchen Quad Lift will operate until May 9 (Sun). In addition, "Spring Genghis Khan all-you-can-eat" will be held until the end of the season. All-you-can-eat for 1,980 yen for adults from 11:00 to 15:30 at "Rabbit" on the 2nd floor of the ski center! Snowfall 190 cm (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/sapporoKOKUSAI/
◆Official HP / https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/
[Iwate Prefecture]
The first gondola is in operation. During this period, you can enjoy the open-air bath "Usamori-no-Yu" at Geto Kogen Onsen, where you can enjoy the view of mountains on all sides from Natsuyu Kogen. 198 cm at the summit and 43 cm at the foot of the mountain (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/geto8/
◆Official HP／ http://www.geto8.com/
[Iwate Prefecture]
"Spring Ski & Spring Snowboard" is available from 9,700 yen per room for 2 people (tax included, bath tax not included) with 1 night, 2 meals and 1 day lift ticket for Tohoku residents. Snowfall 55 cm (as of April 29)
◆ Official HP / https://www.appi.co.jp/ski/
[Yamagata Prefecture]
On the last day of May 5th (Wednesday / holiday), the “2021 Season Appreciation Day ☆ Bingo Tournament on the slopes” will be held, and an event where you can win prizes such as lift tickets and accommodation tickets is also planned. 170-290 cm of snow from the Rhododendron slope (as of 4/29)
https://www.facebook.com/%E5%A4%A9%E5%85%83%E5%8F%B0%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F-258810920833215/
◆Official HP／ http://www.tengendai.jp/winter/w-event.html
[Nagano Prefecture]
Until May 9th (Sun), lift tickets are also discounted at a special price: adult 1-day ticket 5,200 yen → 4,100 yen, 2-day ticket 9,600 yen → 7,600 yen, 4-hour ticket 4,400 yen → 3,500 yen. In particular, the Yamabiko slopes have plenty of remaining snow, and you can enjoy refreshing carving, parks, and swamp topography. In spring, the chances of getting a panoramic view of the Northern Alps from the summit of Mt. Kenashi increase. Yamabiko summit area snowfall 85 cm (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/nozawaonsen.snowresort/
◆ Official website: http://www.nozawaski.com
[Nagano Prefecture]
From April 29th to May 5th, there will be a direct bus from Yudanaka Station to Ryuoo Ski Park. Business in the mountaintop skyland area full of GW. Ropeway Sanroku Station can be approached by car (8:00-19:00). If you go down the ropeway, you will be above the clouds at an altitude of 1,770m. "SORA terrace" can see the sea of clouds and the sun setting in the same line of sight. ◆SORA terrace morning plan ◆Round-trip ticket + breakfast set is popular for 3,800 yen for adults. Snowfall 135 cm (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/ryuooski/
◆ Official HP / https://www.ryuoo.com/snow/
[Nagano Prefecture]
The 2nd high-speed pair lift, 3rd high-speed pair lift, 4th pair lift, and gondola lift will be open throughout the Golden Week. 110cm of snow (as of 4/29) Also, we are planning to hold a "Spring Ski Thanksgiving Festival" on 5/3 and 5/4. Please check the details on the website.
https://www.facebook.com/okushiga.kogen/
◆Official HP／ http://www.okushiga.jp/skiresort/
[Nagano Prefecture]
The Ichinose Family Ski Resort, Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Resort and Terakoya Ski Resort in the central Shiga Kogen area are open throughout Golden Week. Ichinose Family Takamagahara Ski Resort will open early in the morning every day from the 29th! From 6:00 to 8:00, you can ski the first barn in the morning for 1,800 yen! Shiga's snow quality is less caught even in spring. You can enjoy a pleasant skiing in the comfortable spring temperature.
https://www.facebook.com/ShigaKogen.Ski/
◆Official HP／ //shigakogen.co.jp/highlight/ski-spring
[Nagano Prefecture]
Until May 5th, the second pair lift is in operation. 1-day ticket 5,600 yen → 4,300 yen 2-day ticket 10,500 yen → 8,500 yen From 6:00 to 8:30 during Golden Week, you can enjoy a pleasant early morning riding on the fresh slopes in the morning. Early morning lift ticket 1,800 yen. Snowfall 120 cm (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/kumanoyulift/
◆ Official HP / https://www.kumanoyu.co.jp/
[Nagano Prefecture]
During Golden Week, the spring specialty "Early Morning Skiing" is being held. It is a service that allows you to enjoy a 2km downhill using the No. 2 Sky Triple between 6:00 and 8:00. After skating until 8:00, breakfast is served until 8:45 when the lift starts, which is nice. Adults (junior high school students and above) 2,500 yen (with breakfast service). Also, look for "Watasuki" for 2 days from April 29th to 30th! A big thanksgiving event is also being held! Snowfall 130 cm (as of April 29)
Photo/STEEP ◆ Official HP / https://yokoteyama2307.com/
[Nagano]
90 cm of snow on the summit (as of April 29) Alps No. 1 pair lift, high-speed pair lift Line-e, quat lift Line-c, pair lift Line-A/B, Alps No. 2, No. 4 and No. 3 pair lifts are in operation from the summit. In addition, Hakuba47's "47PARKS" is a high-quality park with jumps of various sizes from 13m to 3m, half pipes, and a variety of JIB items that are easy to step up from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. It is possible to ski to GW. Snowfall 90 cm (as of 4/29)
https://www.facebook.com/HKB47official/
◆ Official HP / https://www.hakuba47.co.jp/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture]
In the spring of Okutadami Maruyama, there is a lot of fun to be had on the tree run and the bumps in the park. There is also a park and main park for beginners that are permanent only in spring, a banked slalom course, and a beech forest tree run course that is open in spring, so spring is full of fun. Mogul skiers also enjoy spring fun items such as bumps that naturally occur on the side of the course and on the course. On weekdays Monday through Friday, for those aged 55 or older (age verification required), the one-day lift ticket is 3,400 yen → 2,900 yen. Snowfall 190 cm (as of April 29)
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◆Official HP／ //okutadami.co.jp/ski/
[Niigata Prefecture]
Kagura in spring boasts groomed slopes and beautifully molded cob slopes. In the morning, you can enjoy the closed groom, and in the afternoon, you can enjoy the granulated snow with light spray. Also, from May 1st to May 5th, the Mitsumata Ropeway opens at 7:00 a.m., 30 minutes earlier than usual, so you can enjoy the fast track at the first barn in the morning when no one is there. If you purchase a day ticket or a morning ticket, you can use the fast track and get a great deal! The popular Kagura Park, which requires a big kicker, is also open. 170 cm at the summit and 30 cm at the foot of the mountain (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/snowkagura
◆ Official HP / https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/kagura/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture]
Opened 5 courses in the central area and the north area, as well as the "Yuki Asobi Park" and the north area "Snow Park", and set up a cobraine in the entertainment corner. (As of 4/29). In addition, from April 29th to May 5th, there will be a "Let's meet at GALA in summer" campaign as an emergency project for Golden Week! ! is in progress. If you visit during the last 7 days of the season, you will receive a “GALA Summer Park Lift 1-Day Ticket” as a gift. Snowfall 70 cm (as of 4/29)
https://www.facebook.com/galayuzawa/
◆ Official HP / https://gala.co.jp/winter/
CHARMANT HIUCHI Open until Charmant, where abundant snow remains firmly until spring. Most of the ski resorts are not compacted snow, so the loose conditions in the spring create a nice natural topography, and the entire slopes are popular with freeriders as they can play like a park. It is also popular with skiers who like bumps. The mellow granulated snow on the gently sloping slopes is exquisite. Check it out in real time with our live camera. Snowfall 90 cm (as of 4/29)
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◆Official website／https://charmant-hiuchi.jp
[Gunma Prefecture]
Nikko Shirane Ropeway, Chuo Pair Lift, No. 7 Single Lift, No. 5 Super Twin Lift, and No. 8 Pair Lift are in operation (as of April 29). Marunuma's selling point is that Freerad can be enjoyed on natural terrain. In spring, the snow melts and the topography emerges, so there are many more spots to enjoy than in the high season. Also, from April 29th to May 8th, we are holding a camping event where the area near the top of the 4th lift (around Tree Adventure) will be open as a campsite! It's fun only for GW of skiing & camping. Snowfall 85 cm (as of April 29)
https://www.facebook.com/Marunumakogen/
◆ Official HP / https://www.marunuma.jp/winter/
Ski resorts with special treats during Golden Week
Ski resorts with special treats during Golden Week
