Skiing in Karuizawa

skiing

There are many ski resorts around Karuizawa, including Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort.
Each has different snow quality and unique courses, making them enjoyable for everyone from beginners to experts.
For more information, please ask the pension owner!

Many pension owners have ski instructor qualifications!

Some pensions also have special plans available.
Enjoy skiing in Karuizawa while staying at a pension with plenty of time.

If you are coming by car, here are some things to keep in mind: Attractions of Karuizawa in Winter Please also refer to this!

Features of Karuizawa skiing

After all, it's easy to access

1 hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen. 2 hours by car.
Once you get to Karuizawa, there are many ski resorts around.
As long as you have a place to stay, you can ski to your heart's content.

Excellent sunny weather rate

It's disappointing when your ski trip ends up in a blizzard.
Karuizawa is often sunny even when the weather is high in the west and low in the east, which is typical of winter.
Even if you can't ski at other ski resorts, it's often OK at Karuizawa.
Even if you can't ski due to bad weather, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy Karuizawa.

The whole family can enjoy Karuizawa.

If you want to ski to the fullest, go skiing, and if you want to enjoy shopping, go shopping.
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In Karuizawa, you can have fun in a way that suits each member of your family.

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The following is ski resort information from the pension owner, for your reference.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Best of all, it's conveniently located nearby !
I think it is so famous that there is no need to explain it, but I will explain it just in case.
Located in front of Karuizawa Station, next to the outlet, there are many courses and lifts.
Admission is free for children (elementary school age and younger) (please get a ticket issued at the entrance).
There is also an advanced course, which can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners, families to veterans.
Since there is an outlet next door, you can also skate with your shopping group and say, ``Let's meet at XX o'clock!''

Construction of the slopes begins in mid-October using both crusher-type snow machines and artificial snow machines, and skiing begins in early November.
The snow quality is based on artificial snow, but it is smooth throughout January.
In February, the snow can become a bit ice-cold-like, and in March, it can become sherbet-like, but the snow quality is much better than you might imagine, and is preferred by those who are competitive.
Due to its easy access, it was once called a sacred place for boarders on the internet, but since it is a popular ski resort with many skiers, it can get crowded on weekends.
We recommend using it on weekdays.
The lift fee for adults is a little high.

Karuizawa residents also use it often.
You can ski even if you have a little free time, and it is said that even skiers who used to go all the way to ski resorts, as they get older, end up settling on the nearby and convenient Prince Ski Resort.

Saku Ski Garden Parada "Japan's only ski resort directly connected to an expressway."
Rather, it is a ski resort for children and families.
It is divided into two parts, South Parada and North Parada, and South Parada can be used without getting off the expressway. Of course, you can also use it from the general road, but in that case it will be Kita Parada.
South Parada and North Parada are connected at the summit, but you have to ski a little. South Parada is for advanced users and North Parada is a more beginner-friendly course, so if you are using the highway from the highway and are a complete beginner or a family, exit the Smart Interchange and go from Kita Parada. It might be a good idea to go in.

The snow quality is made using the same snow machines as Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort and is based on artificial snow.
It is operated by the snow machine manufacturer (Kashiyama Industries) and Saku Hiraoyama Development Co., Ltd., in which the company invests.
Another attraction is that the sunny weather rate is higher than that of Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort (Saku City is one of the cities with the highest sunny weather rate in Japan).
The altitude is a little lower than Karuizawa, so the snow quality may be a little tougher.

After enjoying skiing,

There is Hirao Onsen Miharashi-no-Yu (Minami Parada) with a spectacular view, where you can enjoy the hot spring while enjoying the magnificent style of Saku (800 yen for adults).

It is very close to Karuizawa.
As a Karuizawa resident, I usually go down to Saku to buy things that I can't get in Karuizawa, but this ski resort is located on a back road (please ask the pension owner).
A free shuttle bus is available from Sakudaira Station.

Karuizawa Snow Park (President Resort Karuizawa)It would be an exaggeration to say that it is specialized for families However, it is a very popular ski resort for families.
It's a ski resort that even kids can ski on their own if they can ride the lift by themselves.

Snow tubing, a specialty of the snow park, is also very popular.

There is also a day trip hot spring called Aioi no Yu.

The location will be Kita Karuizawa.
For Karuizawa residents, it's a short walk up the mountain, but Kita Karuizawa is a little higher in altitude than Karuizawa, so it's colder and snowier. Depending on road conditions, you may need a 4WD vehicle or a studless vehicle. There also seems to be a shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station (reservation required).

Asama 2000 ParkThe altitude is 2,000 meters, one of the highest in Japan. The course is located on the north slope and boasts a moderately hard burn and stable snow quality.
There is also a gentle slope course that even beginners can enjoy.
You can experience the thrill of gliding through the great outdoors with a vast panoramic backdrop of the mountains of the Northern Alps.
There are also plenty of ski/snowboard schools.

It also features a variety of activities, including a pole course, snowmobile riding experience, and snowshoe trekking on Mt. Takamine.
Nearby is Takamine Onsen, where you can take a day trip bath at Lamp-no-yu ( You can enjoy it from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Many Karuizawa residents who don't like the crowds at Prince Ski Resort go to Asama 2000 or Yunomaru.
If you go by car, it will take less than an hour from Karuizawa, depending on road conditions (from Naka-Karuizawa, it will take about 40 minutes at the earliest).
Snow removal will be done quickly, but you will have to climb up a winding road.
Especially on the way down, the view is great and the thrill is full. It's safe if you drive in a certain way (keep your car in 2nd gear and don't step on the foot brake as much as possible).
You can go by bus from Sakudaira Station. There is also a shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station (reservation required).

Yunomaru Ski ResortLike Asama 2000, this is also high in altitude and has good snow quality. is good. It's dry even in March.
If you look from Karuizawa, it's one street across from Asama 2000.
Many Karuizawa residents dislike the crowds at Prince Ski Resort and often go to Asama 2000 or Yunomaru.

The slopes are divided into left and right sides, with the left (Yunomaruyama) side being for advanced skiers and the right (Asamayama) side being for families.
In fact, this ski resort has a long slope with a medium slope, and is a hidden gem for boarders.
There are many skiers who recommend this place because you can enjoy a variety of courses, but there are also skiers who dislike boarders who avoid it.
Especially when it gets warm in March, this place, like Asama 2000, is at a high altitude so the quality of the snow is good, so it is recommended.

*It is said that the temperature drops by 0.6℃ for every 100m you climb. Since Karuizawa is 1000m, it is calculated to be nearly 6 degrees Celsius lower.

There are also plenty of ski/snowboard schools.
You can enjoy outpatient bathing at Yunomaru Kogen Hotel.

If you are going by car, it is a little further (about 10 minutes) from Asama 2000 from Karuizawa, but there are many users from Karuizawa, so it is completely within Karuizawa's territory.
Like the Asama 2000, snow removal is done quickly, and although it also requires climbing up a winding road, it is easier to drive. Still, it's safer to have a decent car.
You can also go by bus from Sakudaira Station (please note the operating dates).

Kazawa (Kazawa) Snow Area This is Tsumagoi's (super ?) A hidden ski resort.
The sunny weather rate seems to be 80%.
You can take a bath at Tobe-no-Yu, a day-trip hot spring sourced from the source of Kazawa, for a lift ticket + 500 yen.

There are two ways to get there by car, and if you go down past Yunomaru, the road seems to be quite difficult.
This is also the case when coming up from the Kita Karuizawa side.
Although it is relatively close to Karuizawa, vacant, and popular with some skiers, there is little information about it. Any further explanation is homework.

Pearl Call Tsumagoi Resort Ski ResortPearl Call Tsumagoi Resort Hotel attached It's a ski resort.
Kanto's longest gondola "Pal Cabin" 3200m. 4.5km from the summit It is a vast ski resort with powder snow that allows for long cruising, and there are plenty of gentle slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers.

This is a family-friendly ski resort that is ``a ski resort that families can enjoy with peace of mind, with thorough consideration for the safety of children.''
Due to the high altitude, the snow quality is good.
It's rarely crowded, and it's a little-known ski resort, but it may be a bit unsatisfactory for advanced skiers.

There is also a natural hot spring, Azumaya-san no Yu.
From Karuizawa, it takes about an hour by car.

Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort Sugadaira ski resort is surprisingly close to Karuizawa.
By car, you can often arrive earlier than Kusatsu or Manza.
There are many ski resorts for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers.
Some people who want to enjoy skiing in earnest go all the way to Sugadaira.

Kusatsu International Ski Resort Kusatsu is not only famous for hot springs but also There are many ski resorts.
If you drive from Karuizawa, it is often faster here than from Manza.
Route buses depart from Karuizawa Station, Kusagaru Kotsu Bus Route and , Seibu Kogen Bus Route is in operation.
Of course, the hot springs are also attractive.

Manza Onsen Ski Resort Also located at a high altitude of nearly 2000m The selling point is the outstanding powder skiing.
It is also known as the setting for the movie ``Take Me Skiing,'' and is said to be a memorable ski slope for people of this generation.

When viewed from the Karuizawa side, it feels like it's just before Kusatsu, but it often takes longer than Kusatsu.
By car, you will take the Manza Highway (toll required). Snow removal is no problem here either, but the winding road is not very steep, but it is surprisingly far.
By bus, there is the Seibu Kogen Bus Route that departs from Karuizawa Station.
The hot springs are also attractive.

Information provided by: Country Inn Bell Cabin Cottage & Pension Azami

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Bell Cabin Guest House tel 0267-45-1963 Registration date: 2019/10/18/(Fri) 00:23 Simple stay. A guest house where you can easily stay. We also have dormitories (mixed rooms for men and women, 4-person shared rooms for women only) that can be used by a single person, such as attending a wedding, participating in events such as marathons, tennis, cycling, and hiking the Nakasendo Trail. We have it ready. Starting from ¥3.240 per person Please feel free to come whenever you feel like it. A stay without meals style where you can enjoy your holiday in Karuizawa freely. Please make your own bed. A simple stay where towels, toothbrushes, and nightwear (yukata) are charged separately. Enjoy shopping and activities with the money you save. The guest room does not have a bath, toilet, or sink. The bath is reserved for private use with a key, and you can use it at any time you like from 16:00 to 9:00 the next morning. *There is no TV in the building. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to popular Hoshino areas such as Harunire Terrace, Karuizawa Kogen Church, and Tombo no Yu. It's a luxury to take a walk before breakfast. After checking out, you can leave your luggage with us, so you can take your time the next day. ★Breakfast starts from ¥700 including drinks (7:30-9:00am) ★We do not serve dinner. You can eat outside or bring your own food. ★There is a shared space room. ・Microwave, toaster oven, refrigerator, hot water, drinking water, cups, plates, and chopsticks are available. ★Please note that cooking using fire is not possible. At night, we recommend watching sports programs from the sofa corner or the large table in the living room, while enjoying beer and a pub-style menu. You can order fish and chips, pizza, special pork belly curry, etc. until 9:30pm. The hotel is equipped with wireless LAN. 1 free PC. Pension information	Pension Lindenbalm tel 0267-44-3223 Registration date: 2018/11/10/(Sat) 00:13 Karski is open Karuizawa is a sunny autumn day with beautiful autumn leaves... Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is now open for the 2018-19 season! Pension information
Karuizawa Pension & Cottage Azami's wife's patchwork is also popular tel 0267-46-1396 Registration date: 2017/01/03/(Tue) 18:29 You can choose from 2- to 4-person rooms to suit your travel plans for couples, families, and small groups, and all rooms are equipped with a TV and air conditioning. The circulation bath made of natural stone can be used 24 hours a day and can be reserved for private use! The cottage has a mini kitchen and a Japanese-style room. The dishes are made with local highland vegetables and are full of flavor and volume. Also available for wedding receptions and private parties. The area around the pension includes Shiozawa Taliesin, Takahara Church, art museums, pools, and hot springs.Shopping Plaza East and West are also about 15 minutes by car. Near convenience store. The link below is a ski school where the owner is a teacher. Information about this article Pension information	Karuizawa Stone Pension & Cottage tel 0267-45-4021 Registration date: 2017/01/03/(Tue) 18:28 This is a family-only inn where families with children can spend their time without any hesitation! The park-like garden and kids room are very popular with children! There are plenty of toys and picture books, so your kids will never get bored.We also have many Japanese-style rooms, all with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a kettle, and a TV. There are too many facilities for children to mention, such as a coin laundry and a microwave oven that can be used freely. Pension information
Owner P is a regular instructor for both skiing and snowboarding! Great value one-day ticket at 7-Eleven, 2 minutes walk! The large parking lot is also attractive! tel 0267-42-7616 Registration date: 2016/12/22/(Thu) 12:19 Close to the station, ski resorts and outlet malls are all within 5 minutes by car. A woody mansion surrounded by rich nature. The guest rooms feature wood grain and comfortable floor heating. After a hot and hearty dinner, it's time for drinks around the crackling wood stove! Hot springs are also nearby. Transportation is also available for guests arriving by JR! We will also introduce rental shops nearby. Please purchase a discounted one-day lift ticket at the 7-Eleven, which is a 2-minute walk away. Popular with families due to its country atmosphere and the smiling face of the owner! Relax like you're at home. Owner P is a regular ski and snowboard instructor! I also gave private lessons to the famous rock star Y.E. Tel: 0267-42-7616 Pension information	Pension Ru-lan tel 0267-42-3156 Registration date: 2016/12/14/(Wed) 17:37 If you open a map of Karuizawa, it's right in the middle and has great access to anywhere. After having lots of fun, refresh yourself in the artificial hot spring jet bath that is available 24 hours a day. For dinner, you'll be satisfied with the owner's proud European-style home cooking. This is a pension run by a mom and an owner who loves sports. In particular, we often go out to play golf together. In the winter, I also go out to watch ice hockey and curling games. Pension information
pipe smoke tel 0267-45-5555 Registration date: 2016/12/09/(Fri) 17:04 Karuizawa Hotel Pipe no Kemuri ``Hokutouseki no Yu'' is a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa IC. The ``Hokutolite'' in the large bath is a stone that is native to Tamagawa Onsen and has been designated as a very rare and valuable natural monument. The water does not get cold easily, so you can enjoy the feeling of a hot spring. Breakfast and dinner are all-you-can-eat buffets. Enjoy outlet shopping and cycling at Kumoba Pond, where the autumn leaves are beautiful, or on a former light train. It is also convenient for lodging for bridal parties. Choose from 3 ski resorts We have prepared a ski plan that includes a lift ticket + one night and two meals. Information about this article Pension information	Pension Verlaine tel 0267-48-3533 Registration date: 2016/12/02/(Fri) 00:12 Verlaine is a pension where you can enjoy sports all year round. There are 7 private tennis courts in front of you. Within walking distance are the town-run omni court, ice arena, skating rink, curling hall, gymnasium, field, futsal court, etc. It is popular for training camps in various sports circles. For your meal, you can choose a hearty steak course or an optional barbecue. The owner loves motorcycles. You are also welcome to use it for touring! This is a set plan that includes a one-day lift ticket and accommodation at Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. Depending on the time of your stay, we offer first ski plans, regular season plans, and spring ski plans. Please use it. Pension information
Edohara Pension tel 0267-46-2291 Registration date: 2016/12/01/(Thu) 18:21 There is a pension with an old-fashioned name in the quiet forest of Sengataki Naka Ward. since 1997 This is a pension where you can feel the colors of the four seasons. We offer seasonal cuisine, sports, shopping, relaxing time, and ways to spend your time that suit your needs. We are waiting for you with homemade bread and handmade additive-free jam. Asama mountain climbing, Koasama, Shiraito, Sengataki trekking, running, walking, cycling, MTB, golf, tennis, skiing, boarding, snowmobiling, bird watching, cross country in 4WD, so many ways to play! Please contact us. Fully equipped studio for rehearsal and pre-production. Music training camps are available for everyone from amateurs to recording artists. This is also the telemark skiing we do. Would you like to do it together this winter? It's really exciting to try new things. Age doesn't matter! 　 I get a rush of adrenaline. Edohara Pension can help you with that excitement. Pension information	Piccolo Hotel Opera Karuizawa tel 0267-44-3133 Registration date: 2016/12/01/(Thu) 18:16 The name "Piccolo Hotel Opera Karuizawa" is inspired by music. Musical instruments such as cellos and grand pianos can be found throughout the hotel. Decorated with furniture inspired by opera heroines, you can feel the music with your eyes no matter where you are in the building. 　 I am a member of the local veteran ski club and enjoy it. Some of our staff members are SAJ instructors and certified ski patrollers who are good at skiing with their mouths. . Pension information
casteel tel 0267-45-5119 Registration date: 2016/07/07/(Thu) 20:34 This is a pension for cat lovers by cat lovers. Located in the center of Karuizawa, about 10 minutes by car to the outlet. Breston Court Harunire Terrace is 5 minutes away. There is a discount for accommodation for elementary school students, but we do not accept accommodation for those under elementary school age. You can also bring your cat along. Sorry, we do not accept dogs. Please be sure to call us to confirm as conditions apply. Dinner is a full course Western meal. Free refills on rice for dinner and bread for breakfast. You can also bring your own. Wireless LAN available throughout the building. From the end of May, more than 300 types of roses begin blooming in the small garden. Full bloom is in mid-June. Although the number is decreasing, they continue to bloom until September. We also have old roses that can only be seen here, and many of our customers are rose lovers. Reservations for the advantageous 2-night plan can only be made by phone. For reservations, please call 0267-45-5119. Pension information	Pension Sengataki tel 0267-46-1011 Registration date: 2014/04/17/(Thu) 19:12 It is located in the Sengataki villa area, which is rich in greenery even in Karuizawa. If you walk along the path through the sunlight filtering through the leaves of the villa, you might even spot primroses. 5 minutes to Tombo no Yu, Sengataki Onsen, Harunire Terrace, and Stone Church (Karuizawa Kogen Church). Cool at an altitude of 1060m. Enjoy the fresh air of Sengataki to your heart's content. This is a homely pension run by two couples from Osaka. ★Pets are not allowed★ Pension information
Pension Pierrot tel 0267-42-7576 Registration date: 2011/03/03/(Thu) 11:19 A popular inn for gourmets. Pierrot, whose owner is a former cook, is proud of his freshly grilled steaks that make a sizzling sound! The homemade steak sauce and dressing are also exquisite. The owner is also a ski and snowboard instructor. The inside of the museum is filled with handmade clowns and patchwork works made by the doll master's owner's wife. This is a popular inn with many people buying it as souvenirs and souvenirs from their travels, as well as repeat visitors who just want the dolls. We also have a group room, so families, groups, and middle-aged and elderly people who love making things are welcome. Pension information	Karuizawa Pension Bambi tel 0267-48-1866 Registration date: 2004/07/27(Tue) 12:31 An inn located in a quiet villa area surrounded by white birch and larch trees. I want to enjoy a wide variety of sports and leisure activities under the blue sky and lush nature. All-weather clay court tennis and golf courses are nearby, making it a great place for active people, and the owner has also resumed skiing after a hiatus! ! Pension information
candy tuft tel 0267-41-1350 Registration date: 2003/05/06 (Tue) 21:44 ★★(self-proclaimed) pretty good at skiing★★ Moved and reopened in April 2003. A Western-style building with an antique pink color and brick design. 9 guest rooms with bathroom and 1 guest room with toilet. The area around the pension is a traditional villa area in Karuizawa, and is a recommended walking course. You can leave your car and luggage before check-in! We also recommend renting a bicycle and exploring Minami Karuizawa and Old Karuizawa. The young(?!) owners are happy to advise you on your travels, so please feel free to contact us. Pension information

KARUIZAWA

Features of Karuizawa skiing

After all, it's easy to access

Excellent sunny weather rate

The whole family can enjoy Karuizawa.

The following is ski resort information from the pension owner, for your reference.