Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Hunter Mountain Shiobara
Hunter Mountain Shiobara (Tochigi Prefecture) is such a ski resort
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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.
'23-24 season topics
Earn points by purchasing lift tickets!
Starting this year, lift tickets will be sold using a new system called "SMART CLUB," and there are many good things about it. First of all, you need to register with SMART CLUB to purchase lift tickets, but you will also receive the following benefits.
1: Earn points according to the purchase price of lift tickets!
2: Stress-free by receiving lift tickets from unmanned ticket machines
3: Points can be used at Tokyu Stay and Tokyu Golf Resort
*For details, see here
Girls gather!
Super-value ``Han Girl Campaign'' held During the 2023-24 season, we are holding a campaign targeting girls who skate at Hunter Mountain. For women, a one-day lift ticket will be 1,800 yen cheaper, from the usual 5,700 yen to 3,900 yen. Plus, it comes with one 31 ice cream! It's the perfect place to go skating with female friends. Please check the dates as it is only available for a limited time.
Designated dates for January 2024…1/4 (Thursday), 5 (Friday), 18 (Thursday), 19 (Friday)
Designated dates for February…2/8 (Thursday), 9 (Friday), 22 (Thursday) ), 23 (Fri)
Designated days in March...3/7 (Thu), 8 (Fri), 20 (Wed), 21 (Thu), 22 (Fri)
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 map
weather forecast
live camera
lift fee
| adult | Child (elementary school student) | Senior discount (personal identification required) | |
| 1 day ticket | ¥5,700 *Can be purchased online | ¥4,700 *Can be purchased online | ￥5,200 |
| 4 hour ticket | ￥5,400 | ￥4,400 | ￥4,900 |
| 1 point ticket | ￥570 | ￥570 | ￥570 |
| 10 point ticket | ￥5,200 | ￥5,200 | ￥5,200 |
Slope information
·Basic information
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| Top altitude 1,638m | Longest run 3,000m | Elevation difference 500m | Maximum slope 25° |
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12 courses | 5 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
・Monthly average snowfall
| December | January | February | March | April |
| -m | -cm | -cm | -cm | -cm |
・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information for ski resorts
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."
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.
Information
Hunter Mountain Shiobara
329-2922 Yumoto Shiobara Maeguro, Nasu-Shiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture
