snowboarding-sally 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I used to live near Iiyama and so was close to Nozawa but also some really good places like Madarao and the resorts in Kijimadaira and Kita Shiga area. Don't hear much about them but there are some good places. Ryuo always seemed to have good snow when I went especially up top of the gondola. Worth a check between Nozawa and Shiga Kogen I reckon. If anyone wants to know more let me know and I'll post more! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We took that short cut (?) road from Shiga Kogen to Nozawa and went past Kita Shiga and a few resorts round there. Didn't stop but looked quite interesting actually. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ryuo is a decent place. Not huge but the snow is usually excellent up there and it never seems to get busy. Kijimadaira doesn't have the snow conditions of Ryuo but has that steep (if somewhat) short course. Both worth a try. There are a few smaller resorts dotted around that little area but those two are the best of the bunch. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Never been but would like to try them out. Problem is, when I make the effort to go over that way, I find myself wanting to check out the bigger places. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 is Kijimadaira all of those slopes on that mountain you can see going back from Nozzle to Nagano or is that a few resorts together? Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Not all of those courses are Kijimadaira. But it is joined up and has a joint ticket with Makinoiri Snow Park which is the area to the right as you look at the mountain from Nozawa. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Interesting. I always thought that was the one place. Link to post Share on other sites
nagpants 1 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like that mountain. Not the biggest or more impressive but some good runs over there. The steep slope is a good challenge too. The only resort area in Kita Shiga really worth a day is Ryuoo. Usually great snow up top there. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 How does the snow compare to Nozawa? They're pretty close so I would expect something of the same, though it's facing a different direction. Me not knowing about these things wouldn't know what that meant. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Decent snow but I would say nozawa pretty much beats it on any given day - due to it being higher and in the same region. But decent in peak season. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Worth giving up a day at Nozawa though? Link to post Share on other sites
cockzilla 0 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If you have at least 2 days at Nozawa as well...... Link to post Share on other sites
snowboarding-sally 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yes I wouldnt choose it over Nozawa but if you are in the area for a while then it is worth checking out for a change. Link to post Share on other sites
wary 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Spent a day at Ryuo last February. Decent place, though for me just a day place. Up top of the ropeway the snow was excellent. Good views too. Worth a day between SK and Nozawa if you have at least a few at those places. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ryuo is decent. Only ever seen Kijimadaira on the way Nozawa <> Nagano... didnt know that mountain was actually 2 resorts. Link to post Share on other sites
wakaran 1 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Never heard of it, but will look next time! Link to post Share on other sites
growler 0 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 First place I went was Ryuo, good for beginners down the bottom. Went back last year and enjoyed it up top too the snow was sweet up there. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Like many places now, a weekday is very quiet in these places - you'll have the mountain almost to yourself. The bowl part of the back is well known for generally excellent snow conditions, but sometimes they struggle for snow down at the bottom end. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Yes early and late season can be dodgy down below as it isn't that high. Link to post Share on other sites
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