Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Hunter Mountain Shiobara
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Hunter Mountain Shiobara (Tochigi Prefecture) is such a ski resort
Hantama, one of the largest snow resorts in the metropolitan area
A popular ski resort representing Tochigi Prefecture, commonly known as ``Hantama.''
It is one of the largest in the metropolitan area and is easily accessible from the city center. It is attracting attention for its early season start and equipped with the latest snow machines, but the resort's stylish atmosphere makes it particularly popular among student users. There are 12 slopes in total, and there is also a gondola that will take you all the way to the top, and you can also enjoy a downhill slope with a total length of 3000m. Carving enthusiasts will be satisfied with the clean, compacted snow. The further enhancement of the snow park is also a hot topic this season.
Topics from the '25-26 season
The Center House restaurant "Big Apple" has been renovated
The restaurants "Big Apple" and "Wovo Metameta" in the Center House have undergone a major renovation, based on the theme of "hunter colors," the colors used in the ski resort's logo. The newly renovated, unique spaces now have an additional 106 seats in total, making it more comfortable to spend time at lunchtime or on weekends, when the stores tend to be crowded.
In addition, in conjunction with the restaurant renovation, the food at the resort has been upgraded, with a lineup of delicious and filling dishes, including Tochigi Prefecture's local delicacy, "soup yakisoba."
Furthermore, the Hunter Mountain Premium Series, which guarantees a comfortable day, also offers a restaurant reservation service. Three reserved tables (for up to six people per table) are available at Big Apple. Even on busy days, non-skiing companions can relax and enjoy the day without having to wait for a seat. Please check the official website for details such as available dates and fees.
Hunter Mountain Shiobara recommended course
・F.D.R.
Maximum slope: 25 degrees Average: 18 degrees / Distance: 810m / Slope direction: North
Hantama's famous course "F・D・R" has a variety of degrees. The wide face has a maximum slope of 25°, making it quite challenging. Starting in mid-January, a part of the course changes into a bumpy slope that resembles a sea of bumps. Since it's located along the lift, it's a great place for skiers who love bumps to show off their skills and train.
・Madison Avenue
Maximum slope: 20 degrees Average: 15 degrees / Distance: 650m / Slope orientation: North
An advanced course from the top of the slopes. Downhill while enjoying a wonderful view. The face that descends straight is moderately slanted and wide enough. It feels good when you hit it with a high-speed carving turn. Because the slope faces north, the snow conditions are easy to maintain and slippery.
・New Madison
Maximum slope: 25 degrees Average: 20 degrees / Distance: 380m / Slope orientation: North
An advanced course with a maximum gradient of 25 degrees that continues from Madison Avenue. If you connect Madison to New Madison, you can enjoy a comfortable long run of about 1km with a moderate slope. If you slide all the way to the bottom, you can access the halfway point of the signature course F, D, and R by the 5th pair lift. Let's slide a lot with lift spinning.
Recommended videos to help you visualize the course
・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
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Recommended gourmet food
Aged soy sauce ramen@ Kiichi
The visual impression is that the noodles are thick, wide, and uneven, giving the impression of being handmade. You can experience the texture and taste of the noodles that will not disappoint. I ended up drinking the soup to the end. Kitakata ramen "Kiichi"'s exquisite soy sauce ramen and salt ramen can be enjoyed at the restaurant "Big Apple."
Recommended hot springs
Shiobara hot spring village
Shiobara Onsenkyo, where the resort is located, is a collective name for the 11 hot spring resorts that stretch along the Hokigawa River valley, which cuts into the mountains northwest of the vast Nasunogahara in northern Tochigi Prefecture. The hot spring is said to have been discovered in 806 AD, and has been a famous hot spring that has healed the mind and body of people who visit it for over 1,200 years.
