X-JAM Takaifuji is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Kosha in Yamanouchi town, in the north-eastern region of Nagano Prefecture.
In recent seasons, X-JAM Takaifuji was one of five connected ski hills on the slopes of Mt Kosha that were branded as 'Mt Kosha' and joint lift tickets were available. In recent years that plan has seen many adjustments, bringing us to the 2020-2021 season. This season only a joint X-JAM and neighbouring Yomase Onsen ticket is available. (There ticket known as 'Kita Shiga' which was valid at nearby Ryuoo Ski Park and Komaruyama is not available for the 2020-2021 season; and there are no longer any joint tickets with Kijimadaira and Makinoiri.
In the regions surrounding Mt Kosha, Myoko and Madarao Kogen are to the west, Nozawa Onsen is to the north and Shiga Kogen is to south west.
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 X-JAM Takafuji.
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
The 'Kids Park' area is near the base.
Park information
X-JAM Takafuji traditionally boasts one of the largest snow parks in Japan with close to 50 items across a few areas.
There is a tree run course up top and 'self-responsibility areas, outside the controlled area' of the ski area.
X-JAM Takaifuji Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:15am until 4:45pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:15am until 4:45pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
X-JAM Takaifuji is open from 8:15am until 4:45pm.
There is no night skiing at this area.
X-JAM Takaifuji Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
50-64 year olds
1 Day
4,000 yen
2,100 yen
3,000 yen
2 Days
7,000 yen
3,700 yen
5,000 yen
Morning (open-1pm)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,400 yen
Afternoon (12pm-closing)
2,700 yen
1,600 yen
2,200 yen
1 Lift Coupon
350 yen
250 yen
300 yen
11 Lift Coupons
3,200 yen
2,100 yen
2,700 yen
2020-2021 Season lift tickets
The lift tickets shown are valid for X-JAM Takaifuji and Yomase Onsen.
The previously available 'Kita Shiga' ticket that was valid at nearby Ryuoo Ski Park and Komaruyama will not be available for the 2020-2021 winter season.
Getting to X-JAM Takaifuji
By public transport
Train
13.4km from Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
7.9km from Yomase Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Nagano Line
10km from Yudanaka Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Nagano Line
Information
X-JAM Takafujii is about 8km from Yomase Station and about 10km from Yudanaka Station.
Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line is just over 13km from the resort.
A taxi from Yudanaka Station takes about 20 minutes.
By Car
17km from the Shinshu Nakano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
19.2km from the Toyota Iiyama IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
22.4km from the Obuse PA Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 403 (0.9km away)
Direction
X-JAM Takaifuji is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Kosha. The lifts are less than 1km off Route 403.
The Shinshu Nakano IC is about 17km to the south west of the ski hill.
Kita Shita Kogen 12713-94 Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun Nagano-ken 381-0405
Telephone
0269-33-6252
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