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2nd May |
We are now in the final few days
of the ski resort season in the region, with
Tsugaike Kogen open until Tuesday 6th May.
We are now entering the main part of Golden Week
and good weather is forecast. Expect this
last chance to ski and snowboard to be a popular
choice this weekend for quite a lot of people
visiting the area.
Hakuba-dake,
29th April |
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25th April |
This week has generally been warm and sunny
weather, but there has also been some rain on
Thursday. It is looking like this weekend
should see generally fine weather.
Tsugaike Kogen is still planning on being open
until May 6th, the last day of the Golden Week
holidays. |
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14th April |
After a long season with a lot of
snowfall, the Tsugaike Kogen resort remains the
only resort still open in Otari for this season.
The resort plans to remain part open until 6th
May, so there is still a few weeks to enjoy the
last of the snow in Otari. |
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3rd April |
We are now in the
last stretch of the snow season. Here are
details of the closing dates of the resorts in
Otari village:
Tsugaike Kogen
The resort will be part open until 6th May
Operations will be from 8:30am until 4:20pm
until 25th April and then opening from 8:00am
from 26th April until 6th May). Nighta
operations are now closed for the season.
Hakuba
Norikura Onsen
Two lifts (Number 4 and 5) will be operating
until 6th April.
Hakuba Cortina
Kokusai
Three lifts (Number 1, 2 and 4) will be
operating until 6th April. |
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28th March 08 |
The last few
days has seen lower temperatures and some
sprinkling of snow in the mountains with
hopefully some more over the weekend and early
next week.... a reminder perhaps that the winter
sports season is not over yet! |
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21st March 08 |
The seasons are
changing and there are signs of spring in the
region with some fine days and less snowfall.
There is still a long way to go for the ski and
snowboard resorts though. The below photos
are recent photos taken at the Tsugaike Kogen
resort in Otari.
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12th March 08 |
There is now
more than 4 meters of snow in the Tsugaike
National Park. The Ropeway to the
Tsugaiken National Park will be operating from
14th March until 6th May this season.
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10th March 08 |
There are some
signs of spring in the region at times - fine
weather over the last weekend with more on the
way. There is still a lot of snow season
left though and bound to be more snowfall before
too long..... the fine weather makes it
perfect for some fantastic photographs.
Please see our
Gallery page for some
photographs of the scenery around Otari.
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28th February
08 |
There has been
steady and gradual snowfall over the last week
constantly topping up the slopes of the region.
Conditions for the coming weekend should be very
good. |
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22nd February
08 |
Lots of snow but
also a fair amount of fair skies in recent days
and as you can see from the photos below people
enjoying themselves in the magnificent
surroundings. In the photos below you can
see some people enjoying a Snowshoe tour in
Otari.
Some of the blue skies of
recent days in Otari....
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15th February
08 |
The three day
weekend came and went and the ski and snowboard
resorts of Otari proved to be a popular
destination. Snow is forecast for this
coming weekend and so the fresh conditions
should make it another good one - come well
wrapped up as temperatures will remain low. |
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8th February
08 |
There hasn't
been much new snow over the last few days but
the temperatures are cold and conditions should
be good for the upcoming three-day weekend
(Monday is a national holiday in Japan).
If you are planning on visiting Otari, have a
great weekend! |
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1st February
08 |
As of last week
there was well over three meters of snow in the
Tsugaike National Park now and that number is
increasing each week as we enter February.
With fresh snowfall over the last week,
conditions for the weekend should once again be
good on the slopes of the ski and snowboard
resorts in Otari. Below
are some photos taken a week ago or so in the
mountains of Otari.
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25th January 08 |
After some more
snowfalls over the last few days, today the
clouds are clearing and it looks like it will be
fine weather for the weekend in Otari village.
Once again, conditions are good for the weekend! |
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18th January 08 |
More snow!
After a period of mild relatively
mild weather, things have become colder once
again and there has been fresh snow.
Conditions for the weekend should be good! |
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10th January 08 |
Good
conditions for early January
There were some great conditions
at resorts in Otari just after the new year,
when we had some truly huge snowfalls.
Below are some photos taken from the Norikura
Onsen resort, just after new year. As you
can see from the photos, there was a fair bit of
blue sky after the heavy snowfalls of new year,
and some fantastic scenery on show. You
might also notice that the slopes are not
crowded as well - perfect conditions to be out
there!
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1st January 08 |
Happy New
Year
The new year arrives with some
heavy snowfall over the last few days and now
excellent conditions on the ski hills of Otari.
The season is fin full swing now and we look
forward to welcoming you to Otari. |
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19th December 07 |
Winter season
in full swing
The village and region is now all white as the
snowfalls have continued over the last week and
winter season feels like it has arrived, with
the ski and snowboard resorts open. |
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23rd November 07 |
Tsugaike Kogen open!
The Tsugaike Kogen opened part of the slopes
today making it a great start to the season.
The ski season is underway!
Hakuba Norikura Onsen
Tsugaike Kogen
Cortina Kokusai |
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22nd November 07 |
Winter has
really arrived! There has been significant
snowfall over the last few days, particularly
high up on the mountains - and the ski and
snowboard season is about to begin! |
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18th October 07 |
The mountains
are looking magnificent now with the koyo in
full bloom. Mornings and evenings are now
getting cooler as the winter season fast
approaches. The first snow of the season
has fallen at higher altitudes. |
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14th October 07 |
Welcome to the weekly reports from Otari
Village. Look out for weekly updates in
the run up to the 2007/8 winter season.... |
