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Takatsue Snowcat Tour
Takatsue Ski Area boasts a 360° spectacular view. As well as being a wonderful place to enjoy Aizu's winter landscapes, this ski area also offers snowcat ride experiences.
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Grandeco Resort Hotel & Ski
Grandeco Resort is located in the scenic Urabandai area. The base area of the slopes sits at an altitude of more than 1,000 m, which enables skiers to enjoy great powder snow from late November through early May. A gondola and 4 high-speed quad lifts with hoods make skiing more convenient. Even beginners can go up to the top on the gondola and enjoy skiing down the long 3,500 m-long course, the upper part of which runs through wild beech woodland.
Venue Details
| Website | https://www.grandeco.com/english/ |
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| Contact | Grandeco Resort Hotel & Ski (+81) 241-32-2530 deco@resortservice.co.jp |
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| Related info | Price for One Day: Adult 4,700 yen Senior 4,100 yen Child 3,500 yen Price for 4 Hours: Adult 4,100 yen Senior 3,500 yen Child 3,000 yen Price of Rental Equipment: Ski or snowboard equipment set (One day): Adult 4,700 yen Primary and junior high school student 3,600 yen Key Information: Season: Dec.- Apr. (Depending on the year, the season could be as long as late Nov. to early May) No. of Ski Slopes: 8 No. of Lifts: 5 Longest Run: 3,500 m Vertical Drop: 580 m Night-time Skiing: None School: 3 ski schools available Facilities: Deco Park, Cross Country Skiing Course, Hotel See here for Aizu Ski Japan's page about Grandeco Resort. |
| Access | Arasunasawayama Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Pref. 969-2701 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 24 km from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway via Route 115 and Route 459 By Train: 50 min via shuttle bus from Inawashiro Station (JR Ban-etsu West Line) Reservation necessary |
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Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort
Have fun skiing on high-quality, natural powder snow at Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort. The ski resort can be reached easily from Tokyo via the Revaty train service between Asakusa and Minamiaizu. From the summit of the slopes, a vertical drop height of 1650 m gives visitors a 360-degree panoramic view over the mountains. Aizu Kogen Takatsue offers a variety of courses, allowing skiers of all levels to enjoy the resort to the full.
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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.
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Oze National Park
Oze is home to a plethora of beautiful flowers. These include the Asian skunk cabbage that blossoms in the marshes as the snow melts, and the bright yellow of the Nikko Kisuge, which is reflected in the marshes just when the surrounding mountains become green. The nature of Oze is symbolized by its beautiful flowers, and together with the mountains, lakes, marshes, rivers, forests, and wildlife that lives in this region, create a stunning sight. Chozo Hirano opened up the area around 100 years ago, and because of the protection of its magnificent nature up until now, Oze has become a symbol of nature conservation in Japan. The beautiful nature of Oze presents a different face throughout the seasons, and all continue to charm us. Key points of the sightseeing spot/ recommended points for tours: In order to both preserve the precious nature of Oze, and to be able to come face-to-face with its splendor, we recommend that you visit on weekdays, and take your time to encounter the nature of Oze. Oze has the Ozenuma Visitor Center and the Oze-Yamanohana Visitor Center as locations from which you can both appreciate Oze's nature, and learn about the environment. At the visitor center, you can learn from displays that explain in an easy-to-understand the formation of the nature in Oze, points to see, and the most up-to-date information about the natural environment. This lets you more fully enjoy the appeal of the nature of Oze. Visits are even more enjoyable when you know more; therefore we recommend visits with a guide who can tell you more about the nature and charm of Oze. We urge visitors to make use of the certified guides who have a wealth of knowledge about Oze's nature, culture, and history, and who can ensure your visit is safe.
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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.