| Otari Village is located in one of
the top winter sports regions of Japan. With a
backdrop of the Hakuba mountain range the resorts in Otari Village, alongside those in neighbouring Hakuba
Village (located just to the south of Otari), offer some
of the best skiing and snowboard in all of Japan. The
snow resorts in the region offer something for everyone
- from gentle slopes for beginners who have never seen
snow before to challenging terrain and backcountry
experiences for expert skier and snowboarders.
The three snow resorts resorts in Otari
Village are Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Norikura
and Hakuba Cortina Kokusai.
The latest information
for the 2011/2012 season will be online
before the season starts in December 2011
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With 27 lifts and a 3.6km long course, the Tsugaike
Kogen resort is the largest in Otari village. The
resort has a vertical drop of 880 meters (1680m-800m)
and 12 varied courses.
|
Beginners course |
Intermediate
course |
Advanced
course |
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The 1.2km
wide intermediate slope "Kane-no-naru-oka"
course (English meaning: "Slope of the Ringing
Bell Hill") is very popular. Fantastic night skiing is
also available. |
At
a 1700m elevation, "Tsuga
no mori" course (English meaning: "Tsuga's
Forest Slope")
enjoys
incredible panoramic views of the Japanese North Alps mountains.
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Challenge the moguls course on the steep
"Uma-no-se" course (English
meaning: "Horseback Slope")
and the 35 degree
"Champion Slope". |
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map for larger version (PDF file) |
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RESORT FACILITIES |
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Skiing
& Snowboarding: |
All courses |
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Night Skiing: |
Available |
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One make jumps: |
10 jumping platforms available |
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Board cross Free ride: |
500m long, 18degree grade available |
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Snowboarding Park: |
Available |
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Cross-country skiing course: |
3km long course available |
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Slope for kids and children: |
Available |
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Day-care for kids and children: |
Available |
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Dressing and
locker rooms: |
Available |
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Coin-operated
lockers: |
Available |
>> For more information on Tsugaike Kogen, please
visit the
SnowJapan Resort page.
Current Webcam image
from Tsugaike Kogen resort:
Hakuba Norikura Onsen resort has 13 lifts and
21 courses in total. With a steepest slope of 38
degrees and vertical drop from 1300m to 700m, this
resort offers a good choice of challenges for most
levels.
|
Beginners course |
Intermediate
course |
Advanced
course |
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The "Wakakuri-rinkan"
course (English meaning: "Wakaba
Forest") is suitable for beginners
and the "Haku-Nori Family" course is
popular with children. |
"Satomi
o-ne" course (English meaning: "Satomi Ridge") and "Highway"
course goes
right from
the top to the bottom of the resort. There is
also a Snow Park for snowboarders. |
Try the 38 degree "Sky View" course.
The "Experts" course and
"Snake" course are also popular. |
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larger version (PDF file)
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RESORT FACILITIES |
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Skiing
& Snowboarding: |
All courses |
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Snowboard pipe: |
2 half pipe, 15 degree grade |
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One make jumps: |
3 large platforms |
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Board cross Free ride: |
600m long with 15 degree grade available |
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Snowboarding Park: |
Available |
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Cross-country skiing course: |
3km long course available |
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Slope for kids and children: |
Family course
\1000 for a day |
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Day-care for kids and children: |
Available |
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Dressing and
locker rooms: |
Available |
|
Coin-operated
lockers: |
Available |
>> For more information on Hakuba Norikura
Onsen, please
visit the
SnowJapan Resort page.
Current Webcam image
from Hakuba Norikura Onsen resort:
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai has 15 slopes serviced by 6
ski lifts, a vertical drop of 709 meters (from 1402m -
693m) and a maximum slope of 42 degrees.
|
Beginners course |
Intermediate
course |
Advanced
course |
|
Try the 200m wide "Ike
No Ta" slope and "Hieda-yama" Course 2
(English meaning: "Hieda Mountain"). |
Fantastic North
Alps and Myoko mountain views are seen from the "Itahira-
o-ne" course (English meaning: "Itahira Ridge") and also try the "Rabbit"
course. |
"Hieda-yama
rinkan" course (English meaning: "Hieda
Mountain Forest Course") has a 42 degree slope and
the "Cortina
Giant" course is 600m long. |
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RESORT FACILITIES |
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Skiing
& Snowboarding: |
All courses |
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Night Skiing: |
1100m course available |
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One make jumps: |
1 platform |
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Slope for kids and children: |
Available |
|
Day-care for kids and children: |
Available |
|
Dressing and
locker rooms: |
Available |
|
Coin-operated
lockers: |
Available |
>> For more
information on Hakuba Cortina Kokusai, please visit the
SnowJapan Resort page.
Current Webcam image
from Hakuba Cortina Kokusai resort:
Click on the map
for larger version (PDF file)
For more information on the
resorts, along with daily reports from the Otari region
as well as photos and reviews of the resorts, check out
the
SnowJapan website.
Medical
Information:
|
Tsugaike Highland Winter Clinic
|
TEL : 0261-83-2534 |
|
Otari Village Clinic
|
TEL : 0261-82-2044 |
|
Aizawa Clinic
|
TEL : 0261-82-2006 |
Taxi Information:
|
Meitetsu Taxi
|
TEL : 0261-83-2233 |
|
Otari Sightseeing Taxi
|
TEL : 0261-82-2045 |
Tsugaike
Highland Shuttle Bus Information:
|
Matsumoto-Dentetsu, Hakuba Branch |
TEL : 0261-72-3155 |
NEW:
Accommodation information in English -
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