Hounokidaira is located in Takayama city in the northern region of Gifu Prefecture. It is the largest ski hill in Takayama and has been operating since 1971. Hirayu Onsen is close-by. This ski hill features a number of off-piste ungroomed areas.
The resort seems to be being somewhat shy with clear information on lift operations this season. The Number 8 lift pair lift is definitely not operating and a 'Summit Snow Taxi' service takes people from the top of the Number 3 quad lift over to the summit of the western side.
Gifu Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the central region of Honshu island, and it one of only a handful of landlocked prefectures. It shares borders with (from the north) Toyama, Nagano, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Fukui and Ishikawa. Most of the ski and snowboard resorts in Gifu are located in the northern region of the prefecture – in Gujo city, Takayama city, Hida city and Shirakawa village.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Hounokidaira.
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
There is a 'Kojiro Rand' (I think they mean Land) kids area near the base which includes a moving belt and tubing course. Entrance is 600 yen (and 1,000 yen for two parents). Open from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
Snow rafting is available. 30 minutes for 1,600 yen (adults); 1,200 yen children.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities. There are a number of off-piste areas.
Hounokidaira 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 8:00am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Hounokidaira is normally open from 8:00am until 4:30pm on weekends and holidays and from 8:30am on weekdays.
Hounokidaira Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,000 yen
2,850 yen
3,250 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,150 yen
2,300 yen
2,600 yen
Half Day (weekend & holidays)
2,900 yen
2,100 yen
2,100 yen
Half Day (weekdays)
2,100 yen
1,600 yen
1,600 yen
1 Lift Coupon
300 yen
200 yen
300 yen
9 Lift Coupons
2,250 yen
1,700 yen
2,200 yen
Season Ticket
39,700 yen
16,800 yen
31,500 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
A season ticket for Junior High school age students is 18,800 yen. A season ticket for Senior High school age students is 25,000 yen.
The 'Snow Taxi' that takes you from the top of the Number 3 quad lift to the summit area operates daily and costs 200 yen per go. It appears that you can also ride it with a valid season pass or one day pass. It is basically a carriage pulled by a snowmobile. (You sit in the carriage!)
Getting to Hounokidaira
By public transport
Train
26.5km from Takayama Station on the Takayama Honsen Line
43.3km from Shin Shimashima Station on the Kamikochi Line
Information
Hounokidaira is about 26.5km from Takayama Station on the Takayama Honsen line.
Bus
A bus service from Takayama Station is available every day. Return charge for adults is 2,460 yen (children: 1,240 yen).
Special rates that include a one day lift ticket are available.
By Car
29.9km from the Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway
54.9km from the Matsumoto IC on the Chuo Expressway
124km from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 158 (0.4km away)
Direction
Hounokidaira is located just off the main Route 158 to the east of central Takayama city.
About 45 minutes from Takayama IC About 1 hour 20 minutes from Matsumoto About 2 hours from Toyama About 4 hours from Hamamatsu About 4 hours 40 minutes from Osaka
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