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Iwappara
Resort,
Yuzawa Town, Niigata
Official Website:
http://iwa-ppara.com
Gelende Photos every 5 mins:
here
Yuzawa Now! daily reports:
here
Snow Japan Resort page:
here
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Iwappara
was the first of the larger resorts to open in Yuzawa Town, and is still
one of the more popular resorts in the area. It's wide open main
slope is popular with both beginners and people wanting to practice
their skiing and snowboarding techniques. Journey towards the top
of the resort for magnificent views of the valley and Tanigawa-dake....once
you have taken in the views, try the steep and challenging mogul course
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Events for the 07/08 Season
CHILDRENS DAY (3rd Sunday each month: 16th Dec,
20th
Jan, 17th Feb, 16th Mar) -
Young children (lower than elementary school age) - free lift ticket!
SKI DAY (Friday 12 Jan 07)
Time race, special lessons and presents at the ski and board schools.
CHRISTMAS - 24th/25th Dec
07
Ski with Santa - he may give you a present if you say hello!
NEW YEARS EVE & NEW YEARS DAY - 31st Dec 07 / 1st Jan 08
Fun events and soba (31st) and popcorn (1st) for guests during nighta at
Iwappara.
THANKS DAY - 27th January 08
Mushroom soup for guests and events
THANKS DAY - 11th February 08
Mochi-tsuki Competition and other events
HINAMATSURI EVENT - 2nd March 08
Sake, popcorn and events
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| Number |
Course
name |
Length |
Steepest
slope |
Gentlest
slope |
| 1 |
Slalom course |
620 meters |
22 |
13 |
| 2 |
Panorama course |
400 meters |
18 |
12 |
| 3 |
Romance course |
650 meters |
14 |
10 |
| 4 |
Main gelende |
650 meters |
12 |
10 |
| 5 |
West Side course |
600 meters |
23 |
14 |
| 6 |
Beginner course |
800 meters |
10 |
8 |
| 7 |
Giant course |
1250 meters |
35 |
18 |
| 8 |
Yama course |
500 meters |
12 |
8 |
| 10 |
Active course |
1250 meters |
12 |
7 |
| 11 |
Parallel course |
650 meters |
18 |
13 |
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12 |
Natural
course |
300 meters |
30 |
28 |
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13 |
License
course |
600 meters |
23 |
18 |
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Normal Season (22nd December 07 - 31st March 08)
| Daytime |
7am-6pm |
| Nighta |
5pm-8:30pm |
| TYPE OF TICKET |
VALID TIMES |
ADULT |
SENIOR |
CHILD |
KIDS |
| 1 day (A) |
7am-6pm |
4,200 |
3,200 |
2,000 |
1,000 |
| 1 day (B) |
10am-8:30pm |
4,200 |
3,000 |
2,000 |
1,000 |
| WIDE 1 day |
7am-8:30pm |
4,500 |
3,300 |
2,200 |
1,200 |
| 1.5 day (A) |
First day 7am-8:30pm
2nd day 7am-1pm |
6,500 |
4,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
| 1.5 day (B) |
First day 12pm-8:30pm
2nd day 7am-6pm |
6,500 |
4,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
| 2 day |
First day 7am-8:30pm
2nd day 7am-6pm |
7,500 |
5,200 |
3,500 |
2,000 |
| Nighta |
5pm-8:30pm |
2,000 |
1,500 |
1,000 |
500 |
| Lift - 12 times |
Valid through the season |
4,000 |
| Lift - 1 time |
Valid
that day |
400 |
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Entrance to Kids Park |
Valid that day |
500 |
| SEASON TICKETS |
Adult |
Senior |
Child |
Kids |
| All season |
45,000 |
34,000 |
25,000 |
12,000 |
| From 1st Feb - end of season |
35,000 |
25,000 |
20,000 |
8,000 |
| From 1st March - end of season |
20,000 |
15,000 |
10,000 |
5,00 |
Early/Late Season
(Open-21st December 07 & 1st April 08 > closing)
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Daytime |
8am-5pm
(part of the resort open) |
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Nighta |
N/A |
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TYPE OF TICKET |
VALID TIMES |
ADULT |
SENIOR |
CHILD |
KIDS |
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1 day |
8am-5pm |
3,000 |
2,000 |
1,500 |
800 |
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1.5 day (A) |
First day 8am-5pm
2nd day 8am-1pm |
4,500 |
3,000 |
2,000 |
1,200 |
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1.5 day (B) |
First day 12pm-5pm
2nd day 8am-5pm |
4,500 |
3,000 |
2,000 |
1,200 |
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2 day |
First day 8am-5pm
2nd day 8am-5pm |
5,000 |
3,500 |
2,500 |
1,500 |
Prices shown:
Adult (child) |
Ski |
Snowboard |
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Ski / board |
2,500
(2,000) |
2,500
(2,000) |
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Boots |
1,500
(1,000) |
1,500
(1,000) |
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Poles |
300
(300) |
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Set |
3,800
(2,500) |
3,800
(2,500) |
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Set + wear |
5,000
(4,000) |
5,000
(4,000) |
Skiers - ever want to try snowboarding?
Snowboarders - ever want to try skiing?
Here's your chance!
Bring your own skis or snowboard and you can rent snowboard
or skis for the special prices below. This service is available from
1pm-6pm.
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Ski Set / Board Set |
| Time |
Adult |
2,000 |
| 1pm-6pm |
Child |
1,500 |
All charges are in Japanese yen.
BY CAR:
Getting to Iwappara by car is very easy.
Get to Yuzawa on the Kanetsu Expressway and you will see the Iwappara resort
stretching out before you as you approach the Yuzawa IC. The resort can
be reached in less than 5 minutes from the IC.
BY BUS:
Iwappara Shuttle take you to the resort from the main Echigo Yuzawa station to
the bottom of the resort in less than 10 minutes. (Adults: 200 yen,
child: 100 yen).
For information on how to get to the town of Yuzawa,
complete with timetables and costs, check the
Yuzawa
Travel Guide here.
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SHUTTLE BUS FARES
Fares from Echigo Yuzawa Station
Adult:
200 (300) yen to middle (top) part of resort
Children:
100 (150) yen to middle (top) part of resort
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DETAILS BELOW FOR 2007/8 SEASON
IWAPPARA SHUTTLE BUS
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ECHIGO
YUZAWA
STATION
East Exit |
IWAPPARA
Resort Center 1 |
IWAPPARA
Parking 2 |
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7:50 |
8:03 |
8:07 |
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8:00 |
8:13 |
8:17 |
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8:20 |
8:33 |
8:37 |
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8:40 |
8:53 |
8:57 |
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8:50 |
9:03 |
9:07 |
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9:00 |
9:13 |
9:17 |
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9:20 |
9:33 |
9:37 |
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9:30 |
9:43 |
9:47 |
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9:50 |
10:03 |
10:07 |
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10:00 |
10:13 |
10:17 |
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10:30 |
10:43 |
10:47 |
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10:50 |
11:03 |
11:07 |
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11:00 |
11:13 |
11:17 |
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11:20 |
11:33 |
11:37 |
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11:50 |
12:03 |
12:07 |
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12:40 |
12:53 |
12:57 |
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13:10 |
13:23 |
13:27 |
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14:30 |
14:43 |
14:47 |
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15:00 |
15:13 |
15:17 |
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15:30 |
15:43 |
15:47 |
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16:00 |
16:13 |
16:17 |
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16:30 |
16:43 |
16.47 |
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17:00 |
17:13 |
17:17 |
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17:30 |
17:43 |
17:47 |
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18:00 |
18:13 |
18:17 |
Yellow cell background signifies buses running on:
Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year period (29th Dec-3rd
Jan)
IWAPPARA SHUTTLE BUS
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IWAPPARA
Parking 2 |
IWAPPARA
Resort Center 1 |
ECHIGO
YUZAWA
STATION
East Exit |
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8:30 |
8:33 |
8:45 |
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9:00 |
9:03 |
9:15 |
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9:10 |
9:13 |
9:25 |
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9:20 |
9:23 |
9:35 |
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9:50 |
9:53 |
10:05 |
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10:20 |
10:23 |
10:35 |
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11:00 |
11:03 |
11:15 |
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11:20 |
11:23 |
11:35 |
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11:50 |
11:53 |
12:05 |
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12:20 |
12:23 |
12:35 |
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13:10 |
13:13 |
13:25 |
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13:40 |
13:43 |
13:55 |
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15:00 |
15:03 |
15:15 |
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15:30 |
15:33 |
15:45 |
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16:00 |
16:03 |
16:15 |
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16:30 |
16:33 |
16:45 |
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17:00 |
17:03 |
17:15 |
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17:30 |
17:33 |
17:45 |
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18:00 |
18:03 |
18:15 |
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18:30 |
18:33 |
18:45 |
Yellow cell background signifies buses running on:
Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year period (29th Dec-3rd
Jan)
FREE weekday parking for 1500 vehicles!
Parking is available for 1500 cars in IWAPPARA's 10 parking lots, FREE on weekdays and open around the clock!
Parking fees on weekends, holidays, and New Year's are:
Cars: 1,000 yen/day; Microbuses and larger: 2,000 yen/day.
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IWAPPARA RESORT SPOTLIGHT
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