Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park is a small ski hill located on the eastern side of Shirakaba Lake in Chino city, in the central eastern region of Nagano Prefecture. There are numerous activities and attractions for families with young children... the 'Pota Snow Land' - which features some live animals as well as a special ski and sledding area for children - plans to be open every day of the season this time round.
There are a number of ski and snowboard resorts scattered around the mountainous area that stretches from Kirigamine highland and Kurumayama to the north, over to Lake Shirakaba and Mt Tateshina a little further to the east and then Mt Yokodake and the Yatsugatake mountain range further south. This region usually gets a relatively large amount of clearer weather conditions and does not usually receive as much snow as other highland areas. The region is part of the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. The famous Venus Line sightseeing road runs through the area.
Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu. Most of the Northern Alps, Central Alps and Southern Alps are located within Nagano (along with neighbouring prefectures). Nagano has the second highest number of ski and snowboard resorts in all of Japan and they are spread around the whole prefecture. Nagano city and many of the major ski resorts are located in the northern region.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Rental equipment is available.
Children's facilities
'Pota Snow Land' is located by the base area and entry is 500 yen. It features numerous snow activities for young children as well as some live animals and sledging. This season Pota Snow Land plans to be open every day.
There is also an area called 'Kota-kun no Hiraho yama' with ski and snowboard activities for children.
Park information
There is no special snow park.
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Late March
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Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Ikenotaira Snow Park is normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm.
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
The 'Pota Snow Land' area is open from 9:00am until 4:00pm every day of the season.
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
3,000 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
4 Hours
2,500 yen
2,000 yen
2,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
300 yen
300 yen
300 yen
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for four hours from the time of purchase.
Cheaper lift tickets are available for guests at the base hotel.
Getting to Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park
By public transport
Train
36.1km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
20.2km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line
Information
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park is about 20km from Chino Station on the Chuo Honsen line.
To the north the Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line is about 36km away.
Bus services from Chino Station are available - it takes about 40 minutes.
By Car
22.4km from the Suwa IC on the Chugoku Expressway
25.4km from the Suwa Minami IC on the Chuo Expressway
34.3km from the Saku Minami IC on the Chubu Odan Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 152 (1.3km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 40
Direction
Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Snow Park is less than 23km from the Suwa IC exit of the Chuo Expressway.
From the Suwa IC exit turn right onto Route 20 and just over 1km later turn left onto Route 152. Follow this road up to Lake Shirakaba and follow the signs to the ski hill which is located on the eastern side of the lake.
There is parking for 1900 vehicles on a few car parks near the base of the ski hill. Parking is free on weekdays and 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays.
Happy New Year. The 'planned season' dates shown on the ski resort pages are planned opening dates - many ski hills around Japan have been experiencing delays.
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