This ski slope area makes skiers feel as free and safe as if they were skiing on their own private slope. All eleven courses are situated on the northern slopes and offer great powder snow in winter. Visitors can enjoy themselves to the fullest at this full-scale ski resort.
| Website | http://www.daikura.net(Japanese) |
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| Contact | Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort (+81) 241-64-2121 |
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| Opening Hours | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Sat., Sun., and holidays) |
| Related info | <b><u>General Information</b></u> <u>Season</u>: Dec. to Apr. <u>Shuttle Bus Pick-up</u>: Not available <u>No. of Ski Slopes</u>: 11 <u>No. of Lifts</u>: 5 <u>Evening Skiing</u>: None <u>Longest run</u>: 1,500 m <u>Vertical drop</u>: 362 m <b><u>Difficulty Levels of Slopes</b></u> 30% Beginner; 50% Intermediate; 20% Advanced <b><u>Lessons</b></u> Reservation required. Daikura Ski School (SAJ-authorized school) Sign up from 8:30 AM Daikura Snowboard School (JSBA-authorized school) Sign up from 9:00 AM <b><u>Rental Equipment Cost (per day)</b></u> Skiing Equipment Set: Adult 3,000 yen, Child 2,000 yen Snowboarding Equipment Set: Adult 3,800 yen, Child 2,500 yen Skiing / Snowboarding Clothing: Adult 3,000 yen, Child 2,200 yen Slide: 300 yen Super Slide: 500 yen <a href="https://aizuski.jp/blog/resorts/daikura/">See here</a> for Aizu Ski Japan's page about Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort. |
| Access | 857-150 Hirutakiyama, Haryu, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Pref. 967-0026 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 80 min from Nishinasuno-Shiobara I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway via Route 400, Route 121 and Route 289. |
Be swept off your feet by the amazing scenery at the Oguninuma Wetlands. These wetlands are located in Urabandai area, and are just one part of the stunning Oze National Park. Lots of people hike here every year at the start of summer to enjoy views of the seasonal yellow flowers, called Nikko Kisuge.
You can now try on yukata or kimono at Tsuruga Kimono Rental Shop, which opened in April 2019. Tsuruga Kimono Rental Shop is located on the second floor of Tsurugajo Kaikan, which is right next to Tsurugajo Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu City. Rent a kimono or yukata and take photos with friends and family in front of the castle, or venture a bit further to the historical Nanokamachi-dori Street to feel like you have stepped back in time. Come and make some great memories in Aizu-Wakamatsu City!
When visiting Tsurugajo Castle, remember to check out the Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, which is situated inside the castle grounds. The beautiful Japanese garden surrounding the tea room is well worth a visit. What's more, you can enjoy traditional Japanese matcha tea together with a seasonal treat, all while looking out at the fantastic foliage of the garden.
The Tradition of Aizu lacquerware in Fukushima Prefecture has continued for 400 years. Try out creating a design on Aizu Lacquerware with a technique called Chinkin ("Sunken-gold") at Tsunoda Lacquer Art Studio. Sketch your design on tracing paper, and then mark it onto the lacqerware with a needle. Tsunoda san will help you fill the grooves created by your needle with gold and silver powder to create your design. Alternatively, try painting your own design on Aizu lacquerware at the studio. Either experience will create a great souvenir of your trip in Japan. These experiences take about an hour.
This shining golden waterfall appears in the midst of Urabandai's harsh winter. The water, containing sulfur and iron, freezes one layer after another, creating a frozen fall which shines a unique golden colour - giving it the name 'Yellow Falls'. Urabandai Tourist Association recommends that those wishing to trek to the falls should do so only as part of a guided tour, as the trail is not clear in winter.
Please note: Minowa Ski Resort is currently closed for the foreseeable future.The base area of the slopes is as high as 1,050 m above sea level, ensuring skiers high quality snow and crisp, clean air. The squeak of snow when you step on it and the feel of the snow underfoot are unforgettable.All the roads to Minowa Ski Resort are national routes, so even when they are covered with snow, they make for safe and comfortable driving. Moreover, the resort is within 30 minutes from the nearest ICs (interchanges) on all major expressways and free parking is available just in front of the rest house.Moreover, the entire surface of the parking area is paved so it's easy to walk on. Such ease of access is yet another attraction of this ski resort.
Blue sky, endlessly-fresh dancing powder snow. Come and enjoy this fascinating winter wonderland! The field covered with a marsh and bushes in summer, changes to a white snow field ideal for snowshoe trekking in winter. No skills or previous experience is necessary. You can enjoy the snow-covered world from the very day you start. Snowshoe trekking can even be enjoyed by those who are not athletic. You can walk on lakes or ponds. You can find the tracks of rabbits and squirrels in the forest. Let's enjoy a great variety of nature which can only be seen in winter in Urabandai.
Inawashiro Snow Paradise offers 17 courses across 2 expansive areas, each tailored around a different skiing style. Its convenient access is also a major draw for tourists.The resort is well-known for being free on weekdays, with half price tickets (2,800 yen for an adult, 1,400 yen for elementary school students) on weekends. This is available via a free membership program where guests sign up using a QR code. The process takes roughly 10 minutes. This allows guests to experience high-quality skiing while saving money on lift tickets.