Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort｜Ski resorts, recommended course guide｜Weather forecast, purchase of lift tickets, course map

A fusion of free-running and sophisticated stay in a beautiful coniferous forest

As a single ski resort, Mt. Yakebitai is the largest in Shiga Kogen. Furthermore, the quality of the snow is said to be one of the best in Honshu. There is also a "fast track" system that allows you to fully enjoy the powder, and a non-compressed snow course is also secured, and it is overwhelmingly popular among freeriders in Shiga Kogen.

The beauty of the scenery is also attractive.

Course 1 is laid out so that a beautiful coniferous forest envelops the ski slopes, making tree runs very satisfying. The slope base has a lineup of Shigakogen Prince Hotel's East, South, and West buildings. This is a high-spec resort that combines skiing and a sophisticated resort stay.

"YAKEBI VALLEY" new course is born!

One of the highlights of the 2023-24 season is the appearance of a new course named `` YAKEBI VALLEY '' The course suddenly reaches its maximum slope (34°) right from the start, making it feel like it drops into a valley. It is a thrilling course with a maximum width of 111m from the middle of the mountain to the bottom, passing through fir trees in a medium-coniferous forest and Betula birch and birch in a broad-leaved forest, and you can enjoy scenery reminiscent of snow resorts around the world. It is a course.

Get great deals and speed with advance online purchase & unmanned ticket machines

Starting this season, six unmanned lift ticket machines will be installed. At the same time, we have expanded online sales of lift tickets, making it possible to obtain them at a cheaper price than purchasing locally at online-only prices.

Of course, there is no need to go through the process of purchasing a lift ticket on the day of the event, and you can go straight to the slopes. Powder access is also faster. This winter, enjoy Yakebi Powder efficiently and at a great price by purchasing online in advance and using the unmanned ticket machine!

Give you the experience of “skating the best ski of your life”

This winter, Prince Hotel will propose a special project that includes a fast track + spectacular view experience. The plan is to provide special hospitality for the best ride of your life. Before the sun rises, you will approach the fast track spot in a chartered snowmobile, and a cameraman will take a movie of the sunrise run on the 2000m long course. thing.

It's a gorgeous experience where you stay in a suite and are served a special course meal. Click here for details .

Maximum slope: 39 degrees Average: 29 degrees / Distance: 230 / Slope direction: Northeast

It is an uncompacted snow course with a maximum slope of 39 degrees, and when you look up from the bottom, it looks like a wall, which is the origin of the name.

The slope change that suddenly drops from a gentle approach is thrilling. When it snows, you can enjoy the finest powder unique to Mt. Yakebitai in Steep & Deep.

Maximum slope: 25 degrees Average: 18 degrees / Distance: 400m / Slope direction: Northeast

A little-known powder (uncompacted snow) course in Mt. Yakebitai. It's a little-known spot where you can enjoy powder even at relatively late hours because there aren't many visitors.

▼ View the course on Street View
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Maximum slope: 25 degrees Average: 10 degrees / Distance: 1180m / Slope direction: Northeast

The degree of attention is outstanding because it slides through the gondola line! It's a super long course of 2,350m, and the snow is partially uncompacted, so after the snow falls, you can dive into the powder while running the long course, which doubles the fun.

▼ View the course on Street View
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