Yunomaru is located in Tomi city in the eastern region of Nagano Prefecture, right close by the border with Gunma Prefecture. At a high elevation this region often enjoys good snow conditions. In fact, it boasts of being 'the closest powder snow ski resort to Tokyo'. There are slopes on either side of the main base area and car parks at Yunomaru. Yunomaru dates back to 1928 with the main development happening in the early 60's.
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 Yunomaru.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available.
Children's facilities
The 'Kids Park' is by the base of the Number 2 course and entry is free.
There has usually been a child care facility but it will be closed for the 2020-2021 season.
Park information
There is a Snow Park in the central area, between the Number 4 and 6 lifts.
Yunomaru Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late November until Early April
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
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Yunomaru is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
There is no night skiing at this area.
Yunomaru Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Older Child
High School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
4,300 yen
2,500 yen
3,300 yen
3,300 yen
2 Days
7,000 yen
4,000 yen
5,500 yen
5,500 yen
4 Hours
3,500 yen
2,000 yen
2,700 yen
2,700 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
300 yen
400 yen
400 yen
9 Lift Coupons
3,500 yen
2,000 yen
2,700 yen
2,700 yen
Season Ticket (all)
35,000 yen
18,000 yen
20,000 yen
28,000 yen
2020-2021 Season Lift Tickets
A number of family tickets are also available:
2 adults + 1 child: 9,500 yen 2 adults + 2 children: 10,000 yen 1 adult + 1 child: 5,500 yen 1 adult + 2 children: 7,500 yen
Children of elementary school age and below can ride the lifts for free on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month (not 3rd January 2021).
Early season (until 18th December 2020) and late season (from 22nd March 2021) tickets available at a reduced charge:
3,000 yen adults 1,500 yen child 2,000 yen seniors
Ladies Day is every Wednesday and Thursday (except 30th-31st December 2020 and 11th February 2021). On those days a 1 day ticket for ladies is 2,000 yen.
Mens Day is every Tuesday (except 29th December 2020 and 23rd February 2021). On those days a 1 day ticket for men is 2,000 yen.
Senior Day is every Friday (except 1st January 2021). On those days a 1 day ticket for seniors is 1,000 yen.
Getting to Yunomaru
By public transport
Train
30.2km from Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
13.8km from Shigeno Station on the Shinano Tetsudo Line
19.1km from Komoro Station on the Shinano Tetsudo Line
Information
Yunomaru is about 14km from Shigeno Station and 19km from Komoro Station on the Shinano Tetsudo Line.
No specific resort shuttle bus service information is available.
About 30 minutes by taxi from Shigeno Station.
By Car
13.8km from the Tobu Yunomaru IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
17.8km from the Komoro IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 18 (13.2km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 94
Direction
Yunomaru is about 14km from the Tobu Yunomaru IC exit on the Joshinetsu Expressway. Head north from the Tomi area on Prefecture Road 94 up to the ski hill.
From the Tobu Yunomaru IC exit, turn left onto Prefecture Road 81 and then soon left onto Prefecture Road, right again and then right once more until reaching the Mihari traffic lights. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Prefecture Road 94. Continue on this road until reaching Yunomaru.
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