It's late January, nearly a month after the season began in earnest. Reports of steady snowfall are flooding the country, and skiers and snowboarders are likely feeling anxious about their days off.
While checking snowfall and accumulation reports, you're probably wondering where to go this weekend and choosing a ski resort. How about a comfortable gondola ride in a heavy snow area?
Mount Myoko is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. Did you know that the gondola at Akakura Kanko Ski Resort, located in the mountain range, has been renovated in time for the autumn foliage season in 2024?
Needless to say, the weather on the day we visited was perfect. Snowfall continued until the afternoon, proving that this is Myoko's Akakan!
The charm of Akakura Kanko Snow Resort is that thanks to the accumulated snow, you can enjoy powder snow to your heart's content in the ungroomed areas of the slopes.
You'll want to enjoy the fresh powder snow on the slopes, then take a rest on the lift or gondola before your next run.The newly renovated gondola, now a cute, bright red egg-shaped one, makes this comfortable environment a reality
The support pillars and the base and summit stations remain the same, but the cables, motors, and gondolas themselves have been redesigned. We will introduce the new, more comfortable gondolas and the appeal of Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area through photos
Not just a new gondola!
Powder snow, long downhill runs, and even sweet treats!
When choosing a slope, if you're going with friends of different levels, you might find yourself gazing at the course map while deciding where to go. Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area has powder, long downhill runs, and a cafe where you can relax! It's not just for powder lovers, but can be enjoyed by people of all levels
Thanks to the steady snowfall every day, the ungroomed areas on the slopes are fresh and you can enjoy powder snow with peace of mind.In
addition to the ungroomed areas, the long downhill course of 4.5 km from the summit to the base, which can be accessed by gondola and lift, allows skiers of all levels to enjoy the slopes in their own style.
Among the many rest houses, the one that stands out is the cafe at Akakura Kanko Hotel, located halfway up the slope.
Even non-guests can enter the cafe while wearing their ski boots, making it especially recommended for those who want to relax.
This hotel has a history of over 80 years, so it may seem presumptuous to enter in ski wear and ski boots, but it's no problem at all.
And best of all, the cakes are always delicious! It's no exaggeration to say that people go to the Red Temple just to eat them; the cakes are gorgeous and come in a wide variety
Now that we are blessed with perfect conditions wherever we go, why not choose a slope with another purpose in mind, such as the new gondola or the delicious ski food and sweets, and you may make some new discoveries?
■ Information
Akakura Tourist Resort Ski Area
216 Tagiri, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-2102
Official website: https://akr-ski.com/
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