Hakodateyama is located on the mountain of the same name in Takashima city in Shiga Prefecture close to the north west area of Lake Biwa. The Gondola takes people up to the base of the ski hill from the car park and bus stop. Snow shoe tours are also available at Hakodateyama.
Shiga Prefecture is part of the Kansai region in the western region of the main island of Honshu. Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater in Japan located at the centre of Shiga Prefecture. Most of the ski hills in Shiga Prefecture are found in the region to the north west of Lake Biwa. Be sure not to confuse Shiga Prefecture with the popular ‘Shiga Kogen’ resort region of Nagano Prefecture – they are un-related.
The Mountain
690m
150m
145m
38"
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700m
7
25%
50%
25%
Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Hakodateyama Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Hakodateyama.
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 World' and snow rafting areas are located by the base area (the top gondola station). 'Kids World' costs 500 yen to enter (or free with a valid lift ticket).
Park information
There is a park area with a number of items near the top of the Number 3 lift. There is also a cross course in the same area.
Hakodateyama 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 8:30am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Hakodateyama is generally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm on weekdays; from 8:00am until 5:00pm on Saturdays and from 7:00am until 5:00pm on Sundays in peak season.
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
Hakodateyama Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Senior High School age & under
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day
4,800 yen
3,500 yen
3,800 yen
Morning (open-1pm)
4,200 yen
2,900 yen
3,100 yen
Afternoon (12pm-closing)
4,200 yen
2,900 yen
3,100 yen
Gondola return
1,850 yen
930 yen
1,850 yen
1 Lift Coupon
260 yen
210 yen
210 yen
11 Lift Coupons
2,600 yen
2,100 yen
2,100 yen
Ladies Day is on 21st, 26th December; 11th, 23rd January 2016; 1st, 13th February; 1st, 13th March 2017. On those days, a 1 day lift ticket for ladies is free.
Kodomo Service Day (Children's Day) is on the third Sunday the month. On those days, a 1 day ticket for children is half price.
Seniors Day is on 13th, 27th December 2016; 10th, 24th January; 7th, 21st February; 7th, 21st March 2017. On those days, a 1 day lift ticket for seniors is half price and parking is free.
Getting to Hakodateyama
By public transport
Train
68.2km from Kyoto Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen line
6.9km from Omi Imazu Station on the Kosei line
20.4km from Kaminaka Station on the Obama line
Information
Hakodateyama is about 7km from Omi Imazu Station on the Kosei line.
A bus service is available from the station and takes about 20 minutes.
By Car
24.2km from the Wakasa Kaminaka IC on the Maizuru Wakasa Expressway
29.2km from the Kinomoto IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
33.5km from the Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 161 (2.7km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 534
Direction
Hakodateyama is less than 1km from Prefecture Road 534 and just over 2km from Route 161 (also known in this area as the Kohoku Bypass), to the north of central Takashima city.
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Quad lifts
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