Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
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Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama (Nagano Prefecture) is a ski resort like this
A combination of free running and sophisticated stay in a beautiful coniferous forest
As a single ski resort, Mt. Yakebitai is the largest in Shiga Kogen. What's more, the quality of its snow is said to be some of the best in Honshu. It has a "first track" system that allows you to fully enjoy the powder, and it also has ungroomed runs, making it the overwhelmingly most popular ski resort in Shiga Kogen for freeriders
The beautiful scenery is also an attraction. The courses are laid out so that a beautiful coniferous forest envelops the slopes, and the tree runs are also very satisfying.
At the base of the slopes are the East, South and West buildings of Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. This is a high-spec resort that combines skiing with a sophisticated resort stay.
Recommended courses at Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
・YAKEBI WALL
Maximum gradient: 39 degrees, average gradient: 29 degrees / Distance: 230 / Slope orientation: Northeast
This ungroomed course has a maximum gradient of 39 degrees, and when viewed from below it looks like a towering wall, hence the name. The gentle approach is followed by a sudden drop in the slope, creating a thrilling experience.
When it snows, you can enjoy the superb powder snow unique to Mt. Yakebitai in both steep and deep sections, and when there is no snow, it can be enjoyed as a challenging, uneven slope.
・Middle
Maximum gradient: 25 degrees, average gradient: 18 degrees / Distance: 400m / Slope orientation: Northeast
This is a hidden gem of powder (uncompressed snow) course on Mt. Yakebitai. With few visitors, it's a hidden gem where you can enjoy powder even at relatively late hours
Maximum gradient: 25 degrees, average gradient: 10 degrees / Distance: 1180m / Slope orientation: Northeast
It's a very eye-catching course as it runs through a gondola line! It's an incredibly long course of 2,350m, and some parts are ungroomed, so after a snowfall you can slide down the long course and dive into the powder, doubling the fun
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed and moguls (%)
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Recommended Gourmet
Yakebi Big Burger @ Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel East Wing "Main Dining Room" This popular menu item from Whistler and Blackcomb in Canada has been adapted to the style of Yakebiyama Ski Resort. In addition to the traditional ingredients such as bacon, tomato, and cheese, it also uses sake lees squeezed from local sake in Nagano Prefecture. An original flavor has been added to create a unique taste.
