Sunlaiva is located in the Karurusu-cho area just to the north of central Noboribetsu in Hokkaido. The popular Noboribetsu Onsen hot spring area is nearby. The full formal name of the ski hill is actually Karurusu Onsen Sunlaiva, though that hardly ever seems used.
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and also the largest and northernmost prefecture (though it is not usually referred to as a prefecture). It has coastlines on the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and also the Pacific Ocean. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and was host to the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hokkaido is home to the largest number of ski hills in Japan. While the majority of them are very small, some of the larger ski and snowboard resorts in Hokkaido - mostly found in regions to the west and east of Sapporo - are amongst the most famous in Japan.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Sunlaiva.
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 are no special facilities for children.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Sunlaiva Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Mid March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Sunlaiva is open from 9:00am until 4:00pm every day.
Just Number 1 lift open from 4:00pm until 5:00pm on weekdays.
There is no nighta at this resort.
Sunlaiva Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
4 years to Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (9am-4pm)
3,000 yen
2,400 yen
2,300 yen
6 Hours
2,600 yen
2,100 yen
4 Hours
2,300 yen
1,900 yen
1 Lift Coupon
230 yen
190 yen
11 Lift Coupons
2,300 yen
1,900 yen
Season Ticket
30,000 yen
20,000 yen
The 6 Hour ticket is valid for six hours from the time of purchase.
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for four hours from the time of purchase.
Getting to Sunlaiva
By public transport
Train
13.9km from Noboribetsu Station on the Muroran Honsen line
Information
Noboribetsu Station on the Muroran Honsen line is the closest train station. It is just under 14km from the resort and close to the coastline.
Bus
No shuttle bus service information is available.
By Car
12km from the Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 36 (13.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 2
Direction
Sunlaiva is 12km from the Noboribetsu Higashi IC exit of the Hokkaido Expressway.
From the Noboribetsu Higashi IC exit, turn left onto Prefecture Road 2 (Noboribetsu Onsen Dori) and follow this road for just over 11km up to the signposted turn off for the resort base.
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