Nozawa Onsen, located in the northern
part of Nagano Prefecture, is a hot spring and ski resort village of
5000 inhabitants. Renowned for it's onsen since the Edo period, the
village also played a significant role in the history of skiing in
Japan.
| Type of
ticket |
Adult |
Child
(under 12) |
Senior
(over 60) |
| 1 lift |
400 |
200 |
-- |
| 8 lift
|
3,000 |
1,500 |
-- |
| Half day
|
3,500 |
1,500 |
-- |
| 1 day |
4,600 |
2,100 |
3,500 |
| 1.5 day |
7,500 |
3,500 |
5,000 |
| 2 day |
8,500 |
4,100 |
6,000 |
| 3 day |
12,000 |
5,500 |
9,000 |
| Season 6 days |
22,000 |
-- |
18,000 |
| Season ticket |
55,000 |
-- |
-- |
| Nagasaka Gondola
1 way |
1,600 |
800 |
-- |
| Nagasaka Gondola
(half way point) |
800 |
400 |
-- |
| Higake Gondola 1
way |
1,200 |
600 |
-- |
| Nighta |
1,500 |
800 |
-- |
All charges in Japanese yen.
A half day ticket is valid from either the resort opening
time until 1pm or from 12pm until the daytime operations close.
A 1.5 day ticket is valid from either 12pm until close
+ all day next day or 1 full day + opening time until 1pm on the
following day.
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| Nozawa Onsen has a wide variety of courses to
suit all levels of skier and snowboarder - from gentle beginner
slopes to challenging courses for more advanced riders.
From a summit of 1650 meters, a total of 20 courses make their
way down to the village. |
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Skyline Course |
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Elevation: 565-1450
meters
3200 meter course with a 885 meter descent.
The first 300 meters are narrow and so care is needed.
Fairly steep slopes towards the bottom and so this is
for intermediate to advanced skill level skiers and
snowboarders.
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Challenge Course |
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Elevation: 735-1075
meters
This course is as the name suggests with a
steepest gradient of 39 degrees. The course is 600
meters long with a 340 descent. For intermediate
to advanced skill level skiers and snowboarders. |
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Rinkan Course |
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Elevation: 660-1075
meters
This course is a 5000 meters beginner level
course and popular with families and groups. |
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Schneider Course |
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Elevation: 700-1075
meters
A difficult course complete with moguls that
will give most skiers and snowboarders a challenge.
The steepest point on this 1500 meter long slope is 32
degrees. |
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Yamabiko Gelende |
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Elevation: 1366-1650
meters
Just 15 minutes or so from the village and you
can be at the top of the Nozawa Onsen resort complete
with incredible views of the surrounding mountain
ranges. A must on a clear day!
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Uenotaira Gelende |
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Elevation: 1220-1410
meters
This gentle and wide slope is popular with
beginners and families. A high elevation means
that the snow conditions are usually excellent. |
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Karasawa Gelende |
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Elevation: 565-970
meters
At the lower part of the resort this area is
the widest area. It is a good place for beginners
to learn and practice for ski pole racing. Next to
the Kawasawa car park and so very convenient.
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Mukobayashi
Gelende |
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Elevation: 600m-680
meters
Another course at the base of the mountain and
also suitable for (and popular with) beginners and
families. |
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Yutopia Gelende |
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Elevation: 680-900
meters
The top part of this slope doesn not get
visited by the grooming machines. That along with
the steep slope makes this suitable for intermediate and
advanced skill level skiers and snowboaders. |
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Paradise Gelende |
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Elevation: 565-970
meters
Suitable for beginners to intermediates, this
wide slope is popular for carving skis.
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Higake Gelende |
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Elevation: 660-790
meters
This might be considered as the main gelende of
the Nozawa Onsen resort at the base of the mountain.
As such here you will find many resort facilities such
as ski school, ski center, child care and more.
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Snow Park |
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Elevation: 735-1075
meters
This Snow Park has a number of items to enjoy
including kicker, box, rail. This season also sees
the opening of a Cross Course.
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Nagasaka Gelende
Nighta |
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From daytime operation
closing until 8pm
23rd December 2006 - 24th March 2007 - every
Saturday.
29th December - 3rd
January, 7th January, 11th February |
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Opening: |
23rd December - 1st April |
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Place: |
Higake Information Center, 2nd Floor |
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Times: |
9am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm |
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Charges: |
1 day: 4000 yen
Half day: 2500 yen
1 hour: 1000 yen |
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Ages:: |
1 to 6 year olds |
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Capacity: |
20 people |
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Reservations / Info: |
Higake Ski Center. Tel 0269-85-2133 (Japanese) |
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Please do not bring food or drink
to the facilities. No returns
Nappies, pants, shirts are available to buy but please
prepare if needed |
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