Aizu Kogen Takatsue is located in Minami Aizu town in the south-western Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. This ski hill has been operating since 1980.
Fukushima Prefecture is composed of three main regions - the Hamadori region to the east (including the Pacific Ocean coastline), the Nakadori region (the central area) and the Aizu region (the Western mountainous region). Many of the ski and snowboard resorts in the prefecture are found on or near Mt Bandai and Mt Adatara to the north of Lake Inawashiro. Most of the others can be found scattered across the western region of the Aizu region or to the south-west of Lake Inawashiro.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Aizu Kogen Takatsue.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The resort says that the 'Takatsue Kids Park' is one of the biggest in Japan. There are three areas 'WaiWai Area' (flat) and 'DokiDoki Area' (wave) for sledges and tubing, and the 'Skill Up Area' for skiing and boarding. There are two moving walkways. Snow rafting and other activities are also available. It is located near base on the lower part of the Family Course, 500 yen entry (300 yen for those with valid 1 day lift ticket).
Park information
The 800m+ 'Easy Ride x Enjoy Park' area is located off the Sky Road 2 lift. There is also a 'Beginners Snow Park' near base.
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Yes
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Aizu Kogen Takatsue is generally open every day from 8:30am until 4:30pm during the daytime.
Nighta (Karamatsu, Paradise and Family courses serviced by the Number 1 and 2 pair lifts) is from 4:30pm until 8:30pm (unspecified dates).
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Up to Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
4,200 yen
3,200 yen
3,500 yen
2 Days
7,300 yen
5,300 yen
5,600 yen
3 Days
9,500 yen
7,000 yen
7,500 yen
4 Hours
3,700 yen
3,000 yen
3,300 yen
1 Lift Coupon
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
10 Lift Coupons
3,200 yen
3,200 yen
3,200 yen
Nighta (4:30pm-8:30pm)
2,000 yen
1,500 yen
1,500 yen
Ladies Day & Senior Day is on 17th January, 21st February and 21st March 2019 - on those days a 1 day lift ticket for ladies and seniors is 1,000 yen.
Childrens Day is on 20th January, 17th February and 17th March 2019 - on those days a 1 day lift ticket for children is 1,000 yen.
A one day lift ticket is 1,000 yen every Wednesday (except 2nd January 2019)... 'Takatsue Day'.
Getting to Aizu Kogen Takatsue
By public transport
Train
69.2km from Nasu Shiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line
18.2km from Aizu Kogen Ozeguchi Station on the Aizu Kinugawa line
59.4km from Tadami Station on the Tadami Line
Information
The closest train station is Aizu Kogen Ozeguchi Station on the Aizu Kinugawa line.
A bus or taxi from the station takes around 30 minutes to get to the ski hill.
On Fridays to Mondays, a 'Park and Ride' service from Kinugawa Onsen Station is scheduled.
By Car
61km from the Nishi Nasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway
80.6km from the Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
81.9km from the Aizu Wakamatsu IC on the Banetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 352 (3.4km away)
Direction
Aizu Kogen Takatsue is about 61km from the Nishi Nasuno Shiobara IC exit on the Tohoku Expressway.
From the Nishi Nasuno Shiobara IC exit turn right onto Route 400. Head in a northerly direction for about 27km until reaching Route 121. Continue straight on (on Route 121, signposted as Aizuwakamatsu and Minamiaizu) for just over 13 km until the turn off for Route 352. Turn left onto Route 352 and continue for about 17.5km. Turn right to head up towards the resort.
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