Kashimayari Ski Resort is located in Hakuba Valley in Nagano Prefecture. It is one of ten ski resorts in the “powder kingdom” and offers a less crowded experience for skiers. Here, you can ski all day and see beautiful views of the Japanese Alps.
Kashimayari Ski Resort
Kashimayari encompasses two areas: Nakatsuna and Chuo. This location features a vertical drop of 720 meters and 12 ski runs that cover a total distance of 5,000 meters. It offers plenty of chances for skiing and snowboarding. The resort’s highest elevation reaches 1,550 meters at Mount North, while Mount West features thrilling tree-run zones and demanding mogul courses catering to diverse skill levels.
One of the standout features of Kashimayari is its surprisingly low crowd levels, allowing visitors to enjoy the slopes without long waiting times typical at larger resorts. It is ideal for families and anyone looking for a quiet getaway. On sunny days, the breathtaking views of Lake Aokiko and the majestic Northern Japan Alps from various viewpoints throughout the resort are simply unforgettable.
While Kashimayari excels in providing fun skiing opportunities, it does have a few limitations. The length of its beginner slopes is not extensive, which may pose a challenge to new skiers. Additionally, access from major cities could be considered less convenient compared to other resorts in the area. However, these minor drawbacks are easily outweighed by the resort’s beautiful scenery and well-maintained slopes.
Beyond Skiing
Besides skiing, Kashimayari offers a range of facilities and fun activities.
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kohakuebisu
This sounds like a rewritten press release. Kashimayari's main appeal now is much cheaper lift tickets than the big Hakuba resorts. And a chance to mostly get away from foreign skiers. Kashimayari will be mostly empty on weekdays
In winters like this one with big snow from the west, snow conditions will be excellent. Note that the resort no longer operates its highest lift, probably as a cost cutting exercise.
The main slope down to the bottom faces north east and is quite steep and icey, like the main slope down to the bottom of Hakuba 47. The resort as a whole will be mogul free, unlike Happo One.
The main building in the center has a great onsen on the roof, if its open when you are there.
wallace
Love the Hakuba village area and have many friends. Lived in the area for 10 years and we still own a house. Beautiful in the summer and winter. Many paintings form there.
timeon
I went to Kashimayari a lot when I was a student, the best price/quality option in Nagano area. A bit far from Tokyo, but it doesn’t matter if you go with the overnight bus