Ski Grounds
The three major ski resorts in Otari are;
Tsugaike, Hakuba Norikura and Cortina. They are all set against the backdrop of
the magnificent Japan Alps.
Each resort has an extensive lift system,
as well as trails for cross country skiing.
Winter festivals, competitions, and events
of various kinds are held at each ski ground.
There is shuttle bus service to and from
each ski grounds.
Gondola lift operate at Tsugaike year round,
Hakuba Norikura and Cortina are connected
by ski lift.
Hotels , Guest Houses, Lodges and Japanese
inns dot the landscape.
Tsugaike
Tel: 0261-83-2515, http://web.hakuba.ne.jp/tsugaike/
From this large scale facility there is a
grand view of Hakuba mountain range and at
night, twinkling, colorful lights can be
seen below
Business period: The first half of Dec.--the
first half of May.
Difference in height above sea level 880m（1,680-800）
The longest distance to ski: 5,000m
The biggest angle of slope: 35°
Number of course 20
Construction of slope for beginners 40%、for
intermediates 40%、for experts 20％
Number of lifts Telecabbin-1、Quad-10、Triple-1、Double-10、Single-6.
Snowboarding: permitted along most of the
lifts
Hakuba Norikura & Hakuba Corｔina
You can come and go between both slopes with
a common ticket. These pair of slopes has
large width and a monster slope of 42° angle
.
Number of lifts :Quad-2、Triple-1、Double-17 Ｓnowboarding
：permitted along most of the lifts
Hakuba Norikura Tel: 0261-82-3187 http://www.valley.ne.jp/~hakunori/
Located here are Scandinavian hotels, lodges
and a church. This resort is known for its
romantic setting and excellent snow conditions.
Business period：The first half of Dec--the
first half of April
Difference in height above sea level ：600m（1,300-700）
The longest distance to ski ：2,500m
The biggest angle of slope：38 °
Number of course ：20
Construction of slope :for beginners 40%、for
intermediates 30%、for experts 30％
Hakuba Cortina Tel:0261-82-2236, http://ski.joy.ne.jp/cortina/
Here you will find the very essence of a
European Alps resort. Not only perfect snow
conditions and home like atmosphere but also
the polite service you would expect from
grand hotel and rustic inns.
Business period：The first half of Dec--the
first half of April
Difference in height above sea level ： 709m（1,402-693）
The longest distance to ski ：5,000m
The biggest angle of slope ：42°
Number of course ：15
Construction of slope: for beginners 40%、for
intermediates 30%、for experts 30％