G'day Japan! issue #11

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Powder bliss in Nagano-Niigata

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Dec

Jan

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Beg

Int

Adv

85cm

185cm

260cm

260cm

190cm

35%

35%

30%

2.5km

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3

450m

39Ëš

princehotels.com/en/ski/shigakogen | Yakebitaiyama, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun | 2 +81-269-34-3111 | Days 8:30-16:00, Nights (Sat only) 18:00-20:00 | Travelling times to Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Tokyo: 4 hrs (car), Osaka: 5 hrs 30 min (car)

SHIGA KOGEN'S BIGGEST

includes the intermediate-level Panorama Course, a 2.5-kilometre ride with magnificent views of the Japan Alps.

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort is the largest of the

In total, Yakebitaiyama has 15 courses as well as

interconnected resorts in the Shiga Kogen area, and

Yakebi Terrain Park, which has exciting features such

has an even spread of great courses for beginner,

as drum, curve rail, kickers and spine. English lessons

intermediate and expert level riders. The resort was

and backcountry guiding are also available.

the stage of the first ever Olympic snowboarding

Local attractions include the famous snow monkeys

race during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano,

of Jigokudani Monkey Park and Togakushi Kids’ Ninja

and this very race track is now its Olympic Course - a

Village, and resort guests enjoy the convenience of a

650-metre speed run with a 30-degree incline.

ski-in, ski-out Prince Hotel.

Yakebitaiyama's lengthy slope selection also

Ski-in and fulfil all of your snow holiday desires at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. Wake up to champagne powder and spend your night relaxing in a warm, comfortable room at the largest resort in Shiga Kogen. All three hotel buildings are set up with Wi-Fi facilities. Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi Tel: +81-(0)269-34-3111 www.princehotels.com/en/shiga/ 134


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