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 beauty of the scenery is also a major draw. The courses are laid out so that a beautiful coniferous forest envelops the slopes, making tree runs incredibly satisfying.
At the base of the slopes are the East, South, and West wings of the Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. It's 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, with a maximum slope of 39 degrees, gets its name from its appearance when viewed from below, resembling a towering wall. The sudden change in slope from a gentle approach to a steep drop is thrilling.
When it snows, you can enjoy the superb powder unique to Yakebitaiyama in a steep and deep setting, and when there is no snow, it can be enjoyed as an off-piste slope with plenty of challenges to conquer.
・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 (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Recommended Gourmet
Yakebi Big Burger @ Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel East Wing "Main Dining Room" A popular menu item from Whistler & Blackcomb in Canada, adapted for Yakebiyama Ski Resort. In addition to the traditional ingredients such as bacon, tomato, and cheese, it uses sake lees pressed from local sake from Nagano Prefecture. An original taste has been added that allows you to enjoy a unique flavor.
Recommended hot springs
Source: Shiga Kogen Official Website
Shiga Kogen Hot Springs : Shiga Kogen boasts numerous hot springs, including facilities available for day trips. Check them out on the official Shiga Kogen website. Hot Springs - Shiga Kogen National Park Official Site
