Of the three prefectures of Gifu, Aichi, and Mie known as the Chukyo area, Gifu Prefecture has about 15 ski resorts. Most of Gifu Prefecture's ski resorts are located in the Okumino area, with ski resorts scattered throughout the mountains surrounding the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. Let's see what kind of ski resort it is!
The Okumino area is full of individuality and makes you want to ski around.
During the peak season, you can enjoy powder riding on smooth snow, but in terms of location, the ski resorts in the Okumino area make good use of artificial snow to ensure a long season.
The individual ski resorts are truly diverse, with plenty of uncompacted snow zones, long courses with high-speed carving turns, exciting mogul courses, and highly functional parks that allow everyone from park beginners to advanced skiers to level up. As it is a competitive area for ski resorts, each of the ski resorts in the Okumino area is unique and attractive.
[Ski Resort in Chukyo Area]
Okumino Easy to Access from Nagoya
A lot of fun with just one lift!
Snow Wave Park Shiratori Kogen｜SNOWWAVE PARK SHIRATORI KOGEN
provided by BRAVOSKI
The latest ice crush system was introduced early, and the epoch-making speed of the season opening in mid-November with artificial snow.
In this area known as a secret heavy snowfall area, there are frequent guerrilla heavy snowfalls that are not torrential rains, so you can expect to hit heavy powder. There are no course restrictions on the slopes, and the high degree of freedom that allows you to ski anywhere you want, including under the lifts, is one of the features of this resort, which is a great attraction for skiers.
The natural topography is rich and uneven, with many steep slopes and gaps. The big natural creeks and waves that we are proud of are the backdrop for the name 'Snow Wave Park'. The whole slope is just like a huge park. At the same time, the park is also super fulfilling, with more than 20 types of top season items. The big kicker is especially famous. Furthermore, there is a sled course with a total length of 2 km, which is the longest in Japan. Such a ski resort packed with interesting things in a compact mountain is a bit unparalleled.
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| Top altitude 1,276m | Longest run 2,500m | Elevation difference 176m | Maximum slope 29° |
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11 courses | 3 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website: http://www.siratori-k.jp/swp/
WINGHILLS SHIRATORI RESORT where moguls, uncompacted snow area and park are all available
In the Okumino area where ski resorts are concentrated, Wing Hills is particularly lively with a chic and gorgeous atmosphere.
Behind this is the provision of various service contents that meet the needs of the times, as the famous shop "Alpen" is the management base. With the use of the ice crash system (snowfall machine), the season starts in early November, with a 6-seater gondola with excellent mobility, a high-quality park, a natural hot spring at the base, an observation restaurant at an altitude of 1,000m, and a spectacular view that deserves special mention. Quality and quantity of rental gear.
It is surprising that they always have 2000 items, mainly the latest models. The layout of the slope is divided into three courses from the gondola that takes you all the way to the top. The lineup includes a 2.8km downhill course, a full-fledged mogul course, and an uncompacted snow course where you can enjoy the well-established powder. In addition, since last season, a self-responsible skiing area has also appeared, making it an amazing cutting-edge ski resort that continues to evolve with each season.
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| Top altitude 1,350m | Longest run 3,500m | Elevation difference 480m | Maximum slope 35° |
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9 courses | 3 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://winghills.net/snow/
| DYNALAND , the longest business hours in Japan, "Jordina" where you can ski every night until
Dynaland boasts one of the largest scale courses in western Japan, with a total of 17 courses.
Along with Takasu Snow Park, which is connected to the mountaintop, it is said to be always crowded from morning to night during the season. The background is "Yordaina", a famous night game that is open until 11pm every day.
It is one of the best places in Japan where you can enjoy a night long ride of 2,800m. Asadina is open from 6am on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays. The longest business hours in Japan are 17 hours including morning and night. Not only is it time-consuming, but the longest run distance is 3,200m, making it impressive in scale. It has a variety of courses that take advantage of the terrain, including a newly constructed tree run course, mogul, downhill, and park courses.
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| Top altitude 1,430m | Longest run 3,200m | Elevation difference 447m | Maximum slope 38° |
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18 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://www.dynaland.co.jp/
where you can enjoy double scale with Dynaland combined ticket
｜TAKASU SNOWPARK
At an altitude of 1,550m, the powder snow is of good quality. Dynaland, which is connected at the top of the slope, can also be skied with a common ticket. The scale of Takasu Snow Park is on par with Dynaland, so you can freely go back and forth between the two big slopes, which doubles the fun.
Its longest running distance is 4,800m, and there are two other long courses over 4,000m, making it ideal for long cruising.
A gondola with a total length of 2,700m that can hold 15 people will take you to the top of the slopes at an altitude of 1,550m. Takasu Snow Park is expanding its non-compressed snow courses year by year. You can enjoy the powder to your heart's content on the tree run course on the north-facing slope. For jumping, it is popular for its snow park with a wide range of items, including a super pipe of about 120m high and 7m that meets the world standards.
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| Top altitude 1,550m | Longest run 4,900m | Elevation difference 600m | Maximum slope 40° |
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13 courses | 4 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://www.takasu.gr.jp/
Large panoramic view from 1,600m above sea level
| MEIHO
Meiho Ski Resort has the highest altitude in the Okumino area at 1,600m.
From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent Northern Alps and Hakusan Mountain Range. The 14 course layouts are 80% beginner-intermediate level, but are rich in variety, including steep slopes of 38 degrees, long courses with a maximum run distance of 5,000 m, forest courses over 1,000 m, and wide barns with a maximum width of 200 m. .
It is also convenient to be able to turn efficiently with a high-speed quad. The photo shows the advanced γ900. The course is 900m from the summit and has a maximum slope of 34 degrees. The morning after it snows, you can enjoy powder, and if it doesn't snow, you can enjoy a long natural cobburn. It is said that there are not many humped slopes that are this long.
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| Top altitude 1,600m | Longest run 5,000m | Elevation difference 700m | Maximum slope 38° |
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14 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://www.meihoski.co.jp/winter/
is big all night on Saturday night
｜WASHIGATAKE
Only 3 minutes from Takasu IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
Washigatake Ski Resort is located in a super convenient location that you can reach without having to drive on snowy roads. We have introduced a large number of snow machines, so you can enjoy stable conditions even during the season when snow is scarce. The specialty of Mt. Washigatake is the all-night event on Saturdays.
This is the only place in Gifu Prefecture that offers non-stop long-run business from 6:00 in the early morning to 18:00 the next day. One of the biggest parks in the area is also one of the reasons for its popularity with many repeat skiers and snowboarders. 13 courses in total. A wide bar with a width of 400m spreads out, and it is overflowing with a sense of openness. Of the five lifts, three are quad lifts, so mobility is high. The forest course and the long advanced course are also gaining popularity. With a common lift ticket, you can also ski at White Pia Takasu next door. The scale of 26 courses is one of the best in western Japan
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| Top altitude 1,350m | Longest run 3,500m | Elevation difference 440m | Maximum slope 35° |
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13 courses | 4 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://ski.washigatake.jp/
[Kansai area]
Ski resorts in Shiga and Hyogo prefectures
, Keihanshin's No.1 ski slope with lake view
｜BIWAKO-VALLEY
Biwako Valley is easily accessible, taking about 40 minutes from Kyoto Higashi IC, and is by far the most popular area in the Keihanshin area.
The reason for this is the beautiful location where you can enjoy exhilarating riding while looking out at Lake Biwa. The natural snow is sometimes supplemented with artificial snow to maintain good conditions with an abundant amount of snow and stable snow quality throughout the season. The slope has a layout of 9 courses, and you can access the top of the mountain by ropeway from the bottom. Six of the nine courses have a running distance of over 1,000m, making for plenty of sliding action.
There is a natural hump course, a tree run course in a beautiful forest, and an uncompacted snow course that is open when it snows, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of courses. Biwako Terrace is a popular spot in the Biwako Valley that is a must-see at least once, and is located on the top of a mountain at an altitude of 1,000m. It's a designer space with the luxury of a European resort, and you can enjoy Japan's most breathtaking view of Lake Biwa from the deck.
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| Top altitude 1,174m | Longest run 1,400m | Elevation difference 224m | Maximum slope 30° |
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9 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | 1 ropeway |
◆ Official website / https://www.biwako-valley.com/winter/
No. 1 in popularity ranking of ski resorts in Japan!
GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI highly acclaimed
It's only 50 minutes from Nagoya, 80 minutes from Kyoto, 100 minutes from Osaka, and 30 minutes from the interchange for car enthusiasts in the Kansai and Chubu areas, making it the perfect day trip destination.
The parking lot is also mega-sized, accommodating 2,700 cars, and there is also an elevator that takes you directly to the slopes, making it easy to get around from the parking lot. The slopes have a deep course layout, and there are courses where you can enjoy a variety of free skiing including powder, steep slopes, and long runs. There are four expert courses out of a total of 14 courses, and one exclusively for skiers. With the steepest slope in Japan with a maximum slope of 46 degrees, an uncompacted snow course, a tree run in a beech forest, a mogul burn that was the birthplace of Olympia, and of course a snow park, this is the perfect place to play according to your level and taste. depth.
On a clear day, you can see the beautiful Mt. Mitake and the Hakuba Mountain Range in the distance. In addition, there is a live DJ playing on the slopes to create a happy mood, and there are various advantageous service days.The ski resort is full of tricks to please guests, and is ranked No. 1 in the nation's ski resort popularity rankings (by Weather News ) . It is no wonder that it was ranked in the popularity ranking 2020-21).
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| Top altitude 1,250m | Longest run 2,500m | Altitude difference 550m | Maximum slope 46° |
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13 courses | 9 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆Official website/ okuibuki.co.jp
*Information as of the end of January 2024. For details, please refer to the official website of each ski resort.