The ``first track'' where you ski without a track or on a well-maintained slope faster than anyone else is irresistibly exciting. If you can combine a breathtaking view with a photography service, the excitement will be even greater. The special plan that Prince Snow Resort is working on this winter includes a comfortable stay, gourmet food, and special services, in addition to a ``sliding experience with a spectacular view''. Let's take a look at the details of each ski resort.
Furano Ski Resort｜Hokkaido
Dramatic sunrise fast track carved into Furano's unique "bonchi powder"
We boarded the Furano Ropeway specially at 6:30 in the morning and carved out a fast track while soaking up the morning sun in the Furano zone. Moreover, only one group has exclusive access to ``bonchi powder,'' which can only be found in Furano! Before and after, there is a full course meal where you can relax and enjoy the relaxing and delicious food unique to Furano. Furano-based photographer Kei Sato will photograph the majestic Furano Basin and the sunrise fast track surrounded by soft light, with a dramatic view of the ski run, and he will give it to you as a gift.
| Plan name | "FURANO bonchi powder fast track with Photo Session" |
| hold | January 4th (Thursday), 11th (Thursday), 18th (Thursday), 25th (Thursday), 2024 |
| Number of people | Maximum of 5 people |
◆Official website
Furano Ski Resort https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/winter/
Shizukuishi Ski Resort | Iwate Prefecture
Sunrise ski on the prestigious course that was the stage of the Alpine World Championships with a private CAT!
Just one group chartered a CAT (snowmobile) and enjoyed the first track on a 3km course covered in fresh snow, bathed in the morning sun. Shizukuishi Ski Resort, one of Tohoku's most popular ski resorts, offers dream-like situations that will make you believe your ears. This winter, I have come up with a plan to "ski through spectacular scenery" on an incredible scale. Stay in a superior corner twin room on the upper floor of the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel, and after a luxurious course dinner, enjoy the star-filled sky on the Galaxy Ropeway at night. After relaxing in the snow-viewing open-air bath, get a good night's rest. The next morning, rent out a CAT and enjoy a sunrise slide while taking in the breathtaking views all to yourself.
| Plan name | "Exclusive plan for impressive views and snow activities" |
| hold | Weekdays from Monday, January 15, 2024 to Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
| Number of people | Limited to 1 group per day (maximum 8 people) |
◆Official website
Shizukuishi Ski Resort https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/shizukuishi/winter
Naeba Ski Resort | Niigata Prefecture
The fast track from the top of Mt. Bamboo shoots is open for the first time!
For the first time, you can experience early morning powder skiing from Naeba's highest point, Takeyama (1,789m)! A shocking dream plan for Naeba repeat visitors was produced this winter. At Naeba Prince Hotel, we stayed in the lovely mountain hut-style room ``Tanran ROOM'' where we debuted on the slopes, and after having dinner prepared by the chef at Azalea, we watched fireworks on the slopes. At 7:30 a.m. the next morning, we took a special snowmobile approach to the summit of Mt. Takeyama in Naeba, where no one was around, and enjoyed the breath-taking views downhill on the fresh powder face! You will receive a poster of yourself as a present. There's no way you wouldn't want to experience this dream-like first track.
| Plan name | "ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK" |
| hold | 2024 [January] 1st (New Year's Day), 7th (Sunday), 14th (Sunday), 21st (Sunday), 28th (Sunday) [February] 4th (Sunday), 11th (Sunday) ), 18th (Sun), 25th (Sun) [March] 3rd (Sun) |
| Number of people | Limited to 2 people per group per day |
◆Official website
Naeba Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba/winter/
Kagura Ski Resort | Niigata Prefecture
Reserve the Wada hut and be the first to hit the powder!
Wada Hut stands quietly in the mountains of Kagura Ski Resort at an altitude of 1,380m. If you stay overnight, you'll be the first to hit the powder slopes the next morning, so staying overnight is a hot topic during the season. They had the audacity to reserve it for just one group. The next morning, after a private and relaxing night wrapped in the warmth of a mountain hut, the event starts at 7:30. Be the first to get to the Kagura Main Slope from Wada Hut and have the luxury of an hour to yourself until it opens to the public. With this plan, everything will be yours, including the powder fast track, the stars in the sky, the fire burning in the fireplace, and the special dishes prepared by the head chef.
| Plan name | “Private Wada Hut & Kagura “Main Slope” Fast Track Plan” |
| hold | From December 19, 2023 (Tuesday) to May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) (3/20 excluded) |
| Number of people | 1 group per day (maximum of 6 people per group) |
◆Official website
Kagura Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/kagura/winter/
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort | Niigata Prefecture
A first track with a spectacular view in the divine sky
Reserve a special Hakkaisan Ropeway flight at 7:30 in the morning! A 7-minute gondola ride takes you to an altitude of 1,147m, and you're already above the clouds. What spreads out below you is a primeval beech forest colored with beautiful hoarfrost. On a clear, sunny morning, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. A first track in the sky above Mt. Hakkaisan, Muikamachi, where you can enjoy a divine view. After skiing, enjoy a relaxing breakfast at Restaurant Downhill with a great view. I'm also happy that seats are reserved until 3pm.
| Plan name | "Special Fast Track in the Sky" |
| hold | Monday, January 15, 2024, Monday, January 29, Thursday, February 15, Thursday, February 29, Friday, March 1, Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Number of people | Up to 5 people per group |
◆Official website
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/hakkaisan/winter/
Manza Onsen Ski Resort | Gunma Prefecture
Luxury package where you can enjoy the ski slopes for two + immerse yourself in the finest hot springs to your heart’s content
Manza Onsen is the highest hot spring resort in Japan that can be reached by car. Enjoy stargazing and a luxurious dinner, and start the next morning with a spectacular view from the snowy open-air bath. First luck at 7:30 when we reserve a popular slope for just the two of us! Let's occupy the "feather powder snow" slopes at Manza Onsen. After that, the main dining room can also be reserved for private use, and a luxurious breakfast is also included. It is the ideal form of a luxurious Japanese snow resort where you can enjoy the best of skiing, hot springs, and gourmet food at the same time.
| Plan name | 「[Smoking, food, hot water] 3 spectacular views of Manza for two" |
| hold | January 9, 2024 (Tuesday) - February 24, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Number of people | Limited to 1 group per day |
◆Official website
Manza Onsen Ski Resort https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/manza/winter/
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort｜Nagano Prefecture
Private ski slope for night skiing for one group!
An unprecedented plan was born to operate a night game that is not normally open for just one group and provide a fast track. First track on a beautifully groomed barn while looking at the night view in front of you. A professional will photograph your experience and give you a gift. To finish off, enjoy a bonfire and mulled wine at the Starry Sky Café while admiring the starry sky. Luxurious slope rental plan.
| Plan name | "Starry Sky Fast Track 50" |
| hold | From January 9th (Tuesday) to February 29th (Wednesday), 2024 |
| Number of people | 1 group per day (maximum of 6 people per group) |
◆Official website
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/karuizawa/winter/
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort｜Nagano Prefecture
“The best book of your life” made possible by the finest hospitality
A special plan with a variety of hospitality prepared to help you carve out "the best book of your life." Stay in a suite at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel, get a good night's sleep wrapped in bedding that supports a good night's sleep, access the field by snowmobile from 5:30 in the morning, and enjoy morning coffee in a tent while enjoying the starry sky to yourself. A professional battler will support you to make your run the best it can be. A professional will take pictures of the best ski of your life in the perfect setting and give you a souvenir.
| Plan name | “Skiing the best run of my life” |
| hold | From January 2024 to the end of March 2024 |
| Number of people | Limited to 1 group per day (maximum of 2 people) |
◆Official website
Shiga Kogen Yakebiyama Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/shiga/winter/
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | Niigata Prefecture
Private fast track for just the two of us on a spectacular scenic course with a total length of 8.5km
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, which stretches out on the eastern slopes of Mt. Myoko (2,454m), has a first track where just the two of you can run the spectacular long run from the top to the bottom, with an elevation difference of 1,124m and a total length of 8.5km. At 7:30am, you will board a special early morning gondola and enjoy a scenic ride that will take you from the end of the gondola into Lake Nojiri. For the second run, we took a special snowmobile from the end of the gondola to the top of the mountain and took a long run of 8.5km with an amazing view. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a delicious cafe and local specialties. There is also a nice service where the staff will film the 8.5km of spectacular skiing.
| Plan name | "Exclusive! 8.5km long first track" |
| hold | January-February 2024 Exclusion dates: January 14th (Sunday), 28th (Sunday), February 4th (Sunday), 11th (Sunday), 18th (Sunday), 2024 |
| Number of people | Maximum 2 people |
◆Official website
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/myoko/winter/