This winter, in anticipation of the 5 millionth visitor, a special gift campaign will be held.
Grand Snow Okuibuki offers an exceptional experience with its impressive scale, high-quality snow, and well-equipped facilities, ensuring great satisfaction. Its convenient location allows easy access by car in about two hours from major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kobe, making it perfect for a day trip from the Kansai or Chubu regions.
Additionally, train access is smooth, as Maibara Station, a stop for the Shinkansen, is located in the city. From Maibara Station and Omi-Nagaoka Station, you can take a dedicated shuttle bus directly to the slopes. Even those without a driver’s license or those concerned about driving on snowy roads can comfortably reach the resort by train.
From the parking lot, a moving walkway takes you directly to the slopes.
The moving walkway "Arcande," which connects the parking lot to the slopes, has been renovated this
Getting around after parking is also convenient, with the moving walkway "Arcande" connecting the third parking lot directly to the slopes—a signature feature of this ski resort. Previously, visitors had to walk when returning, but this season, six escalators have been installed as part of a renovation, making it much easier to navigate uphill and downhill.
Additionally, the resort has introduced the latest artificial snow machines and snow-making equipment, bringing the total to 37 machines, including existing ones. This upgrade ensures a stable snow environment, allowing the ski resort to open a month earlier than usual on November 22, 2024. Spanning 143 days, the ultra-long season will run through April 15, 2025, offering nearly five months of winter fun.
The latest artificial snow machines provide the finest snow quality with ultra-fine particles.
Perfect for skiing and snowboarding beginners as well.
You can practice on the beginner slopes at the base of the resort using the moving walkway, without
With 14 courses of varying difficulty, including gentle slopes at the base, this resort is perfect for skiing and snowboarding beginners. You can use the moving walkway, with a tunnel, as a lift alternative and slowly glide down the beginner and family-friendly slopes. This allows children and beginners to start their slope experience without the need to use a lift, making it a safe and comfortable introduction.
Additionally, there are three certified schools for skiing, snowboarding, and telemarking, offering programs designed to help complete beginners improve in a fun and enjoyable way. Among these, the SIA Ski School has a female principal in her twenties, offering detailed lessons with a female perspective that are especially popular with families.
Using the school will help you improve your skiing and snowboarding skills much faster.
Enjoy plenty of powder snow!
You definitely want to experience the fluffy powder at Grand Snow Okuibuki, which boasts the world's
Grand Snow Okuibuki is the ski resort with the world's highest snowfall, holding the record of 11 meters and 82 centimeters of accumulated snow. The upper part of the resort features courses with steep inclines, including an advanced slope with a maximum gradient of 46 degrees.
At an elevation of 1250 meters, the resort is known for its stunning snow-covered landscapes, with frosty trees and views of the snowy Hakusan mountain range during the high season. The ungroomed areas accumulate deep powder snow, offering a chance to enjoy some tree runs. You can enjoy a smooth and thrilling ride with a long 2,500-meter descent from the top to the bottom of the slopes.
Additionally, the main slope now features Japan's fastest high-speed lift, which moves at 5 meters per second. Previously, it took 6 minutes to reach the top, but now, thanks to the improved lift, you can get there in just 2 minutes and 30 seconds, significantly increasing transport capacity.
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The snow park is fully equipped with slope-style features, offering items that match various skill l
The view from the mountaintop, with frosty trees and winter mountain ranges stretching out, has left
Japan's largest kids' park is packed with fun activities.
The spacious kids' park is divided into three areas: sledding, snow play, and mountain play, offerin
Grand Snow Okuibuki offers a fun and comfortable environment for families with children. The largest kids' park in Japan features a spacious area where kids can enjoy sledding, snow play, and mountain play. A popular feature is the free sled rental. With food-equipped moving walkways, it's easy to get up the slopes, making it hassle-free for parents. Kids can enjoy a wide variety of activities like making snowballs, building igloos, sliding down hills, and jumping on fun play items.
At the edge of the kids' park, there’s a long slope where children can climb and slide, happily playing in the snow. If the kids get tired, they can rest in the Kids' House located inside the center house. The restrooms are equipped with kids' toilets and changing tables, and the information desk offers free diapers and wipes to ensure a comfortable experience for families.
The kids' park, with a wide variety of play equipment, is perfect for children's first experience on
Grand Snow Radio's live broadcasts are also popular.
Live radio broadcasts are streamed from the studio inside the ski resort, allowing you to get real-t
Grand Snow Radio, playing throughout the ski resort, is broadcast live from a satellite studio-like booth set up on-site. Each day, different radio DJs appear, playing songs requested by visitors, reading messages, sharing food reviews of the restaurant menu, and providing a variety of information. Sometimes, they even assist with surprise events like birthdays or proposals.
Song requests are accepted through the website, so if you want to glide to your favorite tune, be sure to make a request!
Enjoy a variety of options at the well-equipped food court and restaurants.
The stylish restaurant "Food Park Piste" is a picture-perfect space, perfect for photos.
The restaurant area is equipped with 1,350 seats, ensuring plenty of space for everyone to relax. The food court on the second floor of the center house is famous for its stone-baked pizza and omelet rice. Additionally, at "Daiichi Lodge," located near the ski slope entrance, their sesame ramen, which won a ramen contest, is a highlight.
This winter, the newly renovated "Food Park Piste" has opened, offering a stylish atmosphere. You can enjoy around 40 different dishes featuring both international and Japanese cuisine. From hearty meals like specialty curry, hamburgers, and kalbi ramen to delicious desserts like Basque cheesecake, there's something for everyone. It's perfect for both lunchtime and a relaxing break.
The area also includes five terrace rooms, ideal for group use in a party-like setting. These rooms serve paella, the same dish offered at the glamping facility, providing a special experience.
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he menu at "Food Park Piste" features not only delicious dishes but also visually appealing food th
The food court boasts an overwhelming variety of menu options, including the popular omelet rice.
It's a real treat to enjoy freshly baked stone-baked pizza at the ski resort.
In the terrace rooms, which can be rented for the whole day, you can relax and enjoy quality time wi
Make a smart plan by booking in advance through the web.
By easily completing your web reservation on your smartphone, you can head directly to the slopes wi
Grand Snow Okuibuki has developed its own web reservation system, allowing you to book everything from lift tickets and rentals to ski schools, restaurants, and shuttle buses online. By making your reservations in advance, you can skip the lines at ticket counters, avoid delays with rentals, and eliminate the hassle of searching for an empty table at the restaurant. An added benefit is that there are no cancellation fees for reservations.
Additionally, a Mobile Flex-compatible gate system, the first of its kind in Asia, is set to be installed at the lift stations. With Mobile Flex, you no longer need IC tickets; simply keep your smartphone in your pocket, and the gate will automatically open. This will eliminate the need for ticket issuance, streamlining the entire process.
Don't miss out on the exciting campaigns!
Be sure to join the campaign offering luxurious prizes!
This season, Grand Snow Okuibuki is celebrating its 55th anniversary and is soon expected to surpass 5 million visitors. To mark this milestone, the 5 millionth visitor will receive luxurious prizes worth 1 million yen.
Additionally, the "5,000,000 yen campaign" includes a special "Free Day," where lift tickets, shuttle buses, and meals will be free on that day. There is also a gift campaign where you can submit memories of your visit to Grand Snow Okuibuki, with prizes including a 5-day, 3-night trip to Hawaii.
With so many generous campaigns, this winter is the perfect time to visit Grand Snow Okuibuki and enjoy an exciting, affordable, and fulfilling ski or snowboard experience.
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