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Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort

Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort
Central Area
Outdoor Activities
Winter

Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort offers many runs with relatively gentle slopes allowing beginners and families to safely ski down from the top of the mountain. The main slope also has a snow park, allowing visitors to show off their best tricks and jumps. Waves, mini-kickers and other equipment can also be found on the courses letting you get a bit of practice during your runs. Grandee also offers two conveyor belt lifts, so even ski and snowboard beginners can improve quickly. The beginner area is also separated with a net, making it safe even for small children.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Website	http://hatoriko.com(Japanese)
Contact	Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort (+81) 248-85-2024
Best Season	Winter
Parking	Available
Related info	General Information: Season: Dec. - Mar. No. of Courses: 11 No. of Lifts: 6 Longest run: 2000 m Vertical drop: 330 m Difficulty Levels of Slopes: 50% Beginner; 40% Intermediate; 10% Advanced See here for Aizu Ski Japan's page about Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort.

Access Details
Access	Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort, Hatoriko Kougen, Tenei Village, Iwase District, Fukushima Pref. View directions
Getting there	By Car: 45 min drive from the Shirakawa I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway By Train: 60 min by shuttle bus from Shin-Shirakawa Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line

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