Washigatake (often referred to as 'washi') is located in the northern area of Gujo city in the central region of Gifu Prefecture. It is connected with the White Pia Takasu resort at the top of the mountain, and a shared lift ticket is available. Washitopia!
Washigatake has traditionally opened quite early in the season, mainly with the help of artificial snow-making machines. This ski area first opened in 1971.
Most of the ski and snowboard resorts in Gujo city are located on the mountains on either side of the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway (which connects Aichi Prefecture with Toyama Prefecture) and the local road Route 156 (Hida Highway, which also runs through the valley). This region is especially popular with people living in or visiting the Kansai regions of western Japan like Nagoya, Gifu, Shiga, Kyoto and Osaka. However, train links aren't the most convenient, so this region sees most people arriving by car or bus.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Washigatake.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
White Adventure kids park is located near base and costs 700 yen for the day.
Park information
The Active Park stretches along a fair distance by the Rainbow Number 1 quad lift.
Washigatake Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 5:00am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Yes
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Washigatake is normally open from 8:00am until 4:30pm on weekdays.
There are a number of different early opening and night skiing patterns.
Usually it's 'all night' on Saturdays, and from midnight until 5:45pm on Sundays. Over New Year it is open from 6:00am until 8:45pm. Check before going just to make sure!
Washigatake Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day (8am-4:30pm)
4,500 yen
2,000 yen
2,500 yen
5 Hours
3,700 yen
1,800 yen
2,300 yen
Early 1 Day (6am-4:30pm)
4,900 yen
2,500 yen
3,100 yen
PM & Night (12pm-10:30pm)
4,000 yen
2,000 yen
2,500 yen
Night (4pm-10:30pm)
2,600 yen
1,000 yen
2,000 yen
All Night (4pm-6am)
3,800 yen
1,900 yen
2,500 yen
Night & Day (0am-12pm)
4,000 yen
2,000 yen
2,700 yen
Joint 1 Day
4,900 yen
2,500 yen
3,100 yen
Joint 5 Hours
4,300 yen
2,300 yen
2,900 yen
Season Ticket (all)
52,000 yen
15,000 yen
Season Ticket (weekdays)
31,000 yen
15,000 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
The 5 Hour ticket is valid for five hours from the time of purchase.
A ticket for 1 adult and 1 child is 5,400 yen.
The tickets noted as 'Joint' are valid at White Pia Takasu and Washigatake ski areas.
Getting to Washigatake
By public transport
Train
12.3km from Hokuno Station on the Etsumi Nan line
17.6km from Mino Shirotori Station on the Etsumi Nan line
Information
Washigatake is about 12km from Hokuno Station on the Etsumi Nan line and about 17.5km from the larger Mino Shirotori Station on the same line.
Bus
Various bus tours to the ski area are available.
The free Takasu Snow Shuttle Bus operates between the ski areas of this region.
By Car
4.9km from the Takasu IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
13.4km from the Hirugano Kogen SA Smart IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
28.2km from the Shokawa IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 156 (7.8km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 45
Direction
Washigatake is less than 5km from the Takasu IC exit on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway.
Turn left at the Takasu IC exit. Very quickly the road splits into two - follow the left (green) side... Washigatake is signposted. Follow the road straight up to Washigatake.
Parking
Parking is available at the base of the ski area. Charges are 1,000 yen per car.
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