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Registration's totally free, of course, and makes snowHeads easier to use and to understand, gives better searching, filtering etc. When you register, you get our free weekly -ish snow report by email. It's rather good and not made up by tourist offices or people that love the tourist office and want to marry it either We don't share your email address with anyone and we never send out any of those cheesy 'message from our partners' emails either. Anyway, snowHeads really is MUCH better when you're logged in - not least because you get to post your own messages complaining about things that annoy you like perhaps this banner which, incidentally, disappears when you log in Username:- Password:. Or: Register to be a proper snow-head, all official-like! Prev topic :: Next topic. Poster: A snowHead. I had a business trip to Taipei so tacked a week's holiday on the end and flew over to Tokyo where my son is a student. We had dithered about where to go but in the end decided to go for height and miles of piste in Shiga Kogen. Hotel booked the day before arrival. Decision made we took the Unfortunately the next bus wasn't until As we gained height the road was snow covered - they had had cm overnight. The hotel is a bit dated, I suspect built for the Winter Olympics, but functional enough and our room looks out over the pistes. There is everything on site including ski rental with a decent range of modern gear a couple of small gear shops, a large locker room plus onsen and a couple of restaurants. A large group of expat ski instructors were in there Brits, Aussies, Kiwis and I took the chance to ask about the best ski areas. Apparently all the areas link so we will explore that. Shuttle bus back to the hotel. By now it was -8C and feeling crispy underfoot. More to follow when we get our skis on. Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person. First day on the ski area and the plan to stay local went out of the window. Seeing the weather forecast might bring snow later in the week we decided to explore. Started from Shiga Kogen Prince West and up the chair handily located 50m from the hotel. After a couple of laps and one crash on a green run for me - getting used to the rental skis I claim we headed to Ichinose Diamond and Ichinose Family areas. No-one about until we crossed the road here and genuinely no queues all day. Everything in perfect nick early on and we still had corduroy at points in the afternoon. Kept linking areas and ended up at Sun Valley, the furthest point without using a ski bus. Some sort of regional slalom race going on at 'Giant' run. Looked to be a juniors event. Lots of cruise runs and a few steeper ones, some unpisted and having long mogul fields. In terms of size and style not too dissimilar to the Portes du Soleil where I have spent a lot of the time, particularly the Les Gets side with lots of roughly parallel pistes all merging and runs through the trees at various points. Big parties of wholly incompetent school kids - you could pick who was going to crash next m in advance. Found a good spot for lunch more noodles Restaurant Dakekamba, Takamagahada Mammoth area. Then home via Ichinose and a few runs round the home area at Yakebitaiyama. Sun virtually all day and getting soft at the very bottom but above about m the snow was still on the trees birch rather than pine. Bed now, going the other direction tomorrow. Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? You need to Login to know who's really who. Another nice day, mostly sunny with some high cloud. Kept to the Eastern End of the valley and covered all of the lifts and runs in Okushiga before lunch. A really nice quiet area with four or five chairs, runs of all standards a snowpark and a yellow bear skiing around. We skied everything and initially wondered about the black runs but they were all fine and probably only steep red in the Alps. Found a nice spot for lunch where we bumped into the English family my son had helped buy lift passes earlier in the day. Introduced them to the 'Stamp Rally' a strangely Japanese idea where you stamp a card with a large round stamp and ink pad. Collect one from each of four ski areas and they award you with a pin badge of Okumin, the area mascot which is a sort of stoat. We're working on it! After lunch headed to Ichinose and covered all of Diamond and Family areas. The black run skiers right of the 4 man chair was deserted and hardly cut up at We arranged dinner at the Teppa Room izakaya on the Main Street, a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Based on my limited experience somewhere in Ichinose would be the place to stay. It has good access to most of the valley and a few bars and restaurants and feels like a very quiet ski town. The Prince hotel is a bit soulless and out on a limb and populated mainly by Japanese families and a smattering of Brits and Aussies who wander round looking for the bar there isn't one! We're trying the onsen tonight as it is the 26th it is due to be full of apples for which the area is apparently famous. Will report back on my first onsen experience. Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. You should have an Onsen at the end of every day. You'll need to Register first of course. Fogliettaz , just had my first. My legs feel much better than they usually do at the end of a ski day. It was quite hot, but open air in temperatures around freezing. In the water I was being gently poached, sat on the side lightly chilled. The apples floating by were a bit surreal. Routine for those not in the know is leave shoes outside, undress and put your clothes in a basket, go and wash sit on stool, shower all over, shampoo and soap everything then rinse off then into the onsen. When finished shower if you want I had a cool one dress and away you go. Some people go through a stretching routine. My son was advised you should then drink milk coffee followed by food and beer. I didn't have the coffee, but felt so dry I've had a pint of water. Food and beer will follow! Then you can post your own questions or snow reports Now had food and beer and It was blowing a hoolie on the way to the izakaya half a mile away and we walked in looking like abominable snowmen. Earlier had thunder, lightning and hail. Forecast is for sun tomorrow so it sounds like a first lifts day. After all it is free. DJL , loved the Onsens during our Hokkaido experience! Simmering in the steam with beers at the ready chilling in the snow! Enjoy the fresh tracks in the morning. You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. But then again - in one of them I sat next to a mixed group if locals, we started chatting not easy and they offered me beer which they hid in the snow banks. Ski the Net with snowHeads. DJL , loving the reports. I'm getting a bit of an itch to see honshu after a couple of trips to Hokkaido so I'm all ears. And I'm all for the post onsen beer - purely out of respect for tradition, not because it hits you faster if you get nice and dehydrated first. And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. I've spent plenty of time in Japan, both on holiday and on business, but have still not managed even a day of skiing. My last project working with a Japanese company has ended but I'm angling for another one I'm a bit fan of onsens, so the thought of soaking in an onsen after a day of skiing has always appealed. So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much. A quick update before onsen I was slightly over optimistic yesterday. More like 5cm and seemed like the same up top. Great piste conditions first thing with either corduroy or a couple of cm of fresh on top of the groomed piste. Wind got up later closing some lifts and distributing the snow a bit. Stayed mostly good but the lower areas suffered in the sun and temperatures above 5C. Japow it wasn't. We spent the day completing our stamps from the various ski areas and I am now the proud owner of an okumin button badge. Found another Stamp Rally at the central part of the valley, this one in two stages - collect two stamps in any one of three villages then collect one at the top of the Higashitate gondola and one at a restaurant in the area beyond. We misunderstood and thought you needed two stamps in each of the villages then the extra two. We managed to get them all but then the gondola closed for high wind so will will have to return tomorrow to collect our booty. It is spring school holiday and lots of school groups in the area. Those who moan about ESF should see this lot kids following an instructor, usually with a teacher as tailgunner. I rode one chair with a lady who was a teacher in Tokyo. Her English was a bit shaky my Japanese is non existent! She opened the conversation by asking if we could put the safety bar down. Many lifts don't have them and they are often ignored when they do exist. We finally found a lift with a foot rest today - the first amongst maybe 25 different chairs we have been on. It's a bit different in Japan with lifties brushing snow off seats and sweeping out the gondola cabin after they had been used, just to get rid of the snow from people's boots. Lots of racing going on in various areas and the preference for Japanese skiers in general is fast carved GS style turns. Ramen for lunch today. It does the trick as well as alpine food. We have finally found a bar in the hotel. It is in the South building which is completely closed apart from the No 2 gondola station which was also closed today but open yesterday and an izakaya style place in the basement which opens It's a m walk from our building or take a shuttle bus so not too far to go for a beer. I'm not expecting it to be busy. Last day tomorrow and the forecast isn't the best, snow and high winds, but it's been a great trip so far. You know it makes sense. Great posts. Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:. Well that's it for this trip and probably this season. We woke up to everything having gone white and on emerging it was clear there had been what counts as a dump by European standards 20cm. Old Japan hands are probably sniggering at me calling it a dump. First run, first crash. I couldn't handle the 'deep' stuff on my rental slalom skis. That was to change as the day progressed. We headed for the Higashitate Gondola to collect the swag from yesterday's stamp rally and ours were the 4th and 5th tracks on the traverse from Terakoya. First two probably put in by the ski patrol. It stayed quiet all day. Stopped for a coffee at degree restaurant at the top of the gondola with a panoramic view. It was still snowing. We noticed that there wasn't the preponderance of fat skis that are everywhere in Europe, mostly SL or particularly GS style even in the bumps and deep. After lots of runs through the trees at Tenne and Ichinose Family we headed back to the home patch for GoGo Curry all over Japan with the Gorilla logo. This one at Yakebitaiyama gondola 2 claimed to be the highest curry shop in the world m. I think various Nepalese might have something to say about that. I ordered Chicken Katsu Curry, my son Curry which was the same as mine but with half a pork Katsu, two frankfurters a piece of fried chicken and a boiled egg on top. Well he's a growing lad. We resisted a double portion of rice. By now I was seeking out deep snow and, amazingly, it isn't the equipment that means you can cope but the practice. Who'd of thunk it? One last run down the top section of Okushiga empty piste at just the right angle for big carves then back to Yakebitaiyama with 40 minutes until the lifts closed. Two runs to the gondola then one flat out blast to No. It was By now the sun had come out and the cruise down was the perfect end. It's different in Japan but well worth it if you get a chance. Ichinose is a 10 minute walk away, has access to lifts both side of the main road and a village feel. Better choice to stay there in my opinion. Definitely take the whole area pass for all except total beginners Don't expect a safety bar on chairs, some have one, and virtually none have footrests. We didn't see a drag lift. The area would handle a week for experienced skiers, especially if you get the bus to Kumanoya, Yokoteyama and Shibutoge for a day or two but the Trois Vallees it isn't. I think we were lucky in picking one of the highest areas on Honshu and also that Shiga Kogen is topping the March snowfall charts for Japan according to SnowJapan. Pure fluke really but it has made for a great trip. Back to Nagano by bus then Tokyo by Shinkansen tomorrow and home on Saturday. Are we still in the EU? Safe journey home. Brilliant report, has made me do some plotting ?! Safe journey! What a great report, thank you. Sounds like you had a great trip. Just got to bed after a fun day in Tokyo. Ramen at after trashing said legs fully recommended. Final episode to follow. None of it ski related. Journey back to Tokyo went smoothly, the bus trip which I had thought would be a real drag I had considered hiring a car on arrival and driving to Shiga Kogen but glad I didn't was pretty painless and full of interest. Snow monkeys raiding whatever they could find in the car park at Takamagahara, spectacular views of the ski areas as we made our way down the valley if you don't like steep drops don't sit on the left of the bus a wild boar in the woods as we dropped down to Snow Monkey Park and then the strange experience of seeing people on virtually every road junction just waiting, many of them police, some with ropes and cones, others with red armbands worded police and something in Japanese which my son couldn't read as we went past. This continued for about a full hour - 50 miles all the way to Nagano station. We asked one of the guys with the red armband what was going on. Apparently the Imperial family had been somewhere in the mountains and were heading backs to Tokyo by Shinkansen about 30 minutes after us. Glad we didn't cut it tight and take the later bus! Then some excitement as my son left my boot bag on the station concourse whilst he went shopping for snacks for his housemates. We were happily settled in our seats when one of the station staff came bustling through the train looking for us. Bag retrieved and security alert avoided. Checked in to the hotel in Shinagawa and made our way to the hash run that evening google 'hash house harriers' if you don't know what it is. Basically follow a trail marked in chalk arrows and have a few beers afterwards. The 'hare', a barefoot ultra-runner had laid three linked trails, short 3. I though the long sounded OK but it all went pearshaped as we missed a junction and ended up running the short one, then decided to go back to find the mistake and complete the trail. Ended up with close to 16k and my calves don't thank me for it. Still, that's this week's long run done! We were nearly finished when two Japanese salarymen occupied the seats next to us. Ordered a bottle of Asahi and four glasses and gave us a beer. Then they bought us gyoza. Had a bit of a chat and they ordered two more beers and two more portions of gyoza for them to follow their ramen. Then realised they were late, abandoned one and a half beers and all the gyoza, settled the whole bill including ours and headed for their train. My son explained it was the last Friday of the month pay day and the two guys were colleagues, one more senior than the other. Buying us beer, talking to us in his lousy English my son's Japanese was much better and then paying the whole bill was a way of the older one being a bit flash with his younger colleague. Strange country. Boarding in 15 minutes. All in all a great trip. Give it a try if you get a chance. Have you noticed I've developed a taste for noodles? DJL , Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing. DJL , cool reading! Final paragraph - costs. Flights were free as tacked onto a business trip. First two nights in Tokyo with my wife, then 5 nights in Shiga Kogen with my son and final night in Tokyo with my son. This included everything - 4 days ski hire and lift passes, travel on Shinkansen and bus Tokyo-Shiga Kogen and return, all food and additional travel around Tokyo and to and from airports. The rest of the time it was slopeside lunch or dinner in one of the small restaurants in Ichinose or a noodle bar. There wasn't much apres - we didn't find any! I haven't spent much time researching it but think you could probably save a bit with a JR East pass bought outside the country, more judicious choice of accommodation and using skiset or similar. Still not too bad compared to a similar trip to the Alps. Japanese breakfast is the only meal I had trouble getting use to. 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Buying blow Shiga Kogen

In the olden days, Shiga Kogen was the most representative area in Japan when it came to skiing. The reason it has been loved for so long throughout history is because it has the elements to satisfy all kinds of people, whether they are for skating or for healing. The most appealing thing about skating is its 'incredible scale. It is large enough to fit 10 Tokyo Disneyland buildings, making it without a doubt the largest in Japan. Unlimited skiing on 84 courses with one common lift ticket! It is by far the best in Japan in terms of scale and reasonable prices. The top of Yokoteyama Ski Resort is 2, meters above sea level, making it the highest mountain in Japan. The snow quality produced by the high altitude and low humidity is famous for its smooth, silky snow. The snow falls quickly, and the long season is attractive, with the business open from mid-November to Golden Week in May. Speaking of Shiga, it is the hot spring plateau. In addition, Jigokudani Monkey Park, said to be the only place in the world where you can see wild Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs, has become an icon that makes Shiga known to the world and attracts skiers from overseas. Kumanoyu is well known for its heavy snowfall in Shiga Kogen. Most of the bowl-shaped ski resorts are on north slopes and are not exposed to direct sunlight, so the snow can stay in good condition for a long time. It is a well-known place among powder freaks. Although it is a compact ski resort, the courses are sloped and have many drop-offs, so you won't get bored easily. Kumanoyu has an 'early morning ticket' that allows you to aim for the first track on the empty slopes from to in the morning, or cut through the shiny grooming barn with turns. Early morning tickets are a good deal at 2, yen for adults, and if you add the morning ticket, the price goes up to 7, yen. Yokoteyama Ski Resort is the highest of all ski resorts in Japan. Therefore, the season is long and can be enjoyed until the end of May. An attractive spot for freeriding is the wall of the course that descends from the summit to the bottom. The upper part of the course continues with a undulating forest course, and as you descend to the lower part, the slope becomes gentler and you can ski safely. Located on the back side of the top of the lift, Shibutoge is a ski resort with a relatively gentle, wide course and an idyllic atmosphere. The large panorama at the summit is a must-see if you visit Shiga. From the Northern Alps to Mt. Naeba, you can even see Mt. However, due to the high altitude, there are many very cold days, so be careful. A single slope with a maximum gradient of 34 degrees, which can be said to be the signboard of the giant ski resort, is a FIS-certified course. Perfectly maintained. It's definitely for advanced players, and its difficulty is giant class. Strong support from alpine skiers. The drop between the steep slope and the gentle slope is steep, so if you are skiing at a good speed, you will get hurt at the boundary, so be careful. It's a great place to train for high-speed turns to hone your ski control technique on steep slopes. Three gondolas on the Shiga Kogen Line connect the Hasuikeyama station area to the Higashidateyama summit. There are many restaurants next to the slopes where you can enjoy a relaxing break. Beginner, intermediate, and giant slalom courses are laid out from the top of the mountain, and you can enjoy different speeds. The Rinkan Course for beginners offers a comfortable skiing through the forest. West Tateyama, which is the counterpart of Higashi Tateyama, is also FIS certified course, so the response is not lost. This is a place that is not affected by the wind so much even when there is strong wind elsewhere. The well-balanced course layout from gentle slopes to steep slopes is rich in variation. Surprisingly, it is also a little-known spot because many skiers go to Higashi Tateyama and Terakoya. I want to flow without stopping top to bottom. The wide one-ply barn that spreads out in front of you is flat, so it's a pleasant place to speed up and make turns. With the quad lift in the middle of the ski area, the right side is a compacted snow barn, and the left side is always a bumpy slope. The bumps on one slope are tougher than they look and are worth the challenge. When you come up to Shiga Kogen, the first thing that catches your eye is Sun Valley, the gateway. Because the altitude is lower than other areas, even if the weather is bad due to wind and snow in the upper part, it is often calm only here. Although it is compact with one course for advanced, intermediate, and beginner, snow tends to accumulate on the right side of the main slope, making it a hidden powder point. The most famous is the Maruike A Course, a steep slope of 32 degrees next to the first lift in Japan. A place like a dojo for instructors from all over the country. A single line hump also often appears. This is the only fun course you want to hold down. On the other hand, most of the slopes are gentle slopes and there are many beginners and families, so it is a little-known spot for powder hunting the morning after it snows. Deep snow often lingers into the afternoon. Gentle ski courses are ideal for kids and beginners. The old-fashioned access road to Giant is interesting here. After passing through the tunnel at the bottom of the slope, a road suddenly appears in front of you. So I took off my skis, crossed the road, and headed for the connecting road to Giant on foot. Enjoy a nostalgic feeling that you can't experience anywhere else. From the season, a pulse gondola has been newly installed between Shiga Kogenyama Station and the giant gondola in the Hasuike area, making it more convenient and more enjoyable. A representative slope of the Shiga Kogen Ski Resort. There are attractions such as a snow park and a kids park, and it is always crowded with many families. The rabbit course, which is a detour, has a gentle slope and is often untracked, so powder beginners should aim for it. Seen from the top, the right side of the quad lift is also a fun undulating line. The open barn central slope is one of the top 3 wide slopes in Shiga Kogen. As the name suggests, families with children can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. The Tengu Course, which is famous as a long forest course, has a total length of 3,m from the summit. The upper part has a moderate slope, so you can ski for a long time while hitting the wall when it's powder. Fun and recommended. Be careful of collisions when there are many people. Continue skiing from the top of the mountain toward Mt. On the contrary, the area from Mt. One of the ways to enjoy Shiga Kogen is moving to other areas. Experience the big scale of Shiga Kogen. Atmospheric ski slopes where you can leisurely slide through forests such as Japanese hemlock and white birch in their natural state. Among Shiga Kogen, which has many hard courses and moderate slopes for beginners, only here has a special atmosphere. For that reason, it is a waste to skip the slopes for beginners. In the natural terrain, take a skiing beginner and slide freely between the trees and enjoy a little tree run feeling. A wine corner where you can enjoy local wines and a menu that arranges the cuisine of the European Alps region in a friendly way, and a cafe stand where you can enjoy coffee and light meals on the 1st floor are planned. At the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a superb view with a glass of local wine. The main course of Higashi Tateyama was the alpine ski giant slalom course during the Nagano Olympics, so the skiing response is outstanding. Hit complex terrain at speed, jump and slide. Fresh snow often piles up on the side of the course, making it one of the best places to aim for powder. The approximately 3. Although it is not as high as Mt. Yokote with an altitude of 2,m, it is characterized by overwhelmingly light snow brought by the altitude of 2,m, which is the second highest in Shiga Kogen. On sunny days, you will be intoxicated by the beautiful contrast between the clear air, the blue sky, and the pure white snow. Terakoya has the most unexplored atmosphere in Shiga Kogen and has many die-hard fans. There are many skiers who say, 'If you come to Shiga, start from the temple hut first. As a single ski resort, it is the largest slope in Shiga Kogen. The Olympic course has an average slope of 21 degrees and a maximum slope of 30 degrees. If you can monopolize that barn on the fast track, it's the perfect time. And the area with the gondola is recommended. The non-compressed snow zone of the expert course and middle course is also interesting and pleasant because of the varied topography. It is an uncompacted snow course with a maximum slope of 39 degrees, and its name comes from the fact that when you look up from below, it looks like a wall. When it's snowing, you can enjoy the high-quality powder that is unique to Shiga Kogen, and when it's not snowing, you can enjoy it as a rough slope with plenty of challenges to conquer. Recommended for advanced powder freaks and bump lovers. Okushiga, located in the innermost part of the Shiga Highlands, operates only on natural snow. It is a place where snow accumulates and accumulates. That's why it's a must-see for powder lovers. The most fun course is the downhill course. Then there's Kumatootoshi, a steep slope where you can experience overhead powder snow even on the slopes. From the summit station, we raced downhill and headed for Kumatotoshi. There is a wide variety of courses, including compacted snow, powder, a scenic tree run course, and a long course with a total length of 2. If you purchase a lift ticket that applies to all 18 ski resorts in Shiga Kogen, you can also ski at the adjacent Mt. Yakebi ski resort. Ryuoo Ski Park is located in Kitashiga in the Shiga area. You can enjoy smooth powder snow with no complaints about the quantity and quality of the snow. Among them, the most famous is the 'Kiochi Course' with a maximum slope of 36 degrees. The 1,m uncompacted snow slope faces north, so high-quality snow accumulates. Only advanced skiers are obligated to wear a helmet, so please follow the rules and enjoy skiing. Snow parks are also popular. A fun-themed park for beginners, with small kickers and boxes lined up so that you can step up and improve. The staff will give you free lessons and even help you take pictures. For details, please refer to the official website of each ski resort. List of articles We provide information that can be used as a reference when choosing gear, such as gear, item wear, boards, bindings, goggles, helmets, accessories, backpacks, layering, etc. Check the gear category you're looking for! Japan's largest scale and hot springs, unrivaled in the world In the olden days, Shiga Kogen was the most representative area in Japan when it came to skiing. Now, let's take a look at what kind of ski resorts there are! Shiga Highlands.

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