
Suginohara
Just a short bus/car ride from Akakura Onsen village is Suginohara Ski Resort. This resort is a favourite of the Japanese offering a variety of runs, which on a clear day allow for beautiful and extensive views of the lakes and plains below in the valley. Though it can become busy on the weekends, midweek Suginohara is all yours. It boasts a range of terrain to suit all abilities, complimented by consistent snow, short ski lift lines, night skiing, a half pipe and park. With 1,124 metres of vertical Suginohara has the longest run in Japan – an 8.5km groomed highway to carve up and perfect your turns.
There are plenty of easy and mid-level runs with long downhill trails suitable for beginners as well as some challenging off-piste tree runs accessed from the top lift for the more advanced. An efficient network of ski lifts transport riders up to 3 km in one stretch, and it has three connecting lines of quad lifts that can carry skiers to the peak. The upper reaches of the resort provide premium snow quality, magnificent views and access to fantastic backcountry and off-piste skiing. Snow groomers are not used on all areas, making it easy to get amongst some deep powder.
Facts
| Number of lifts |
7 (1 x Gondola, 3 x Quad, 3 x Double) |
| Longest Run |
8,500m |
| Terrain |
Beginner 40% - Intermediate 40% - Advanced 20% |
| Terrain Park |
Yes x 1 |
| On mountain restaurants |
Yes |
| Elevation |
1,855m |
| Vertical drop |
1,124m |
| Standout |
Longest run in Japan. Wide open groomers. Good tree riding opportunities and backcountry hiking. |
Trail Map – click for trail map.