Edelweiss Ski Resort is located in the northern region of Nikko city in Tochigi Prefecture, to the north of Mt Takahara. The resort is just off the Nichien Momiji line toll. While not connected, Hunter Mountain Shiobara is just to the south of Hunter Mountain.
Tochigi Prefecture is located to the north of Tokyo and is perhaps best known for the Nikko and the famous Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, the Oku Nikko area and also the mountainous region in the north that includes Mt Takahara and Mt Nasu.
The Mountain
1480m
280m
1200m
31"
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2000m
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40%
Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Edelweiss Ski Resort Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Edelweiss Ski Resort.
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
'Playland BOW WOW' is next to the Number 2 family pair lift and features sledging, tubing, a ski practice area and snow elevator. The entry charge is 800 yen.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities. There is a cross course and a mogul run.
Edelweiss Ski Resort 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 8:30am until 4:10pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:10pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Edelweiss Ski Resort is normally open from 8:30am until 4:10pm.
Edelweiss Ski Resort Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
3 years to Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,400 yen
2,600 yen
3,900 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,800 yen
2,200 yen
3,300 yen
AM / PM (weekend & holidays)
3,600 yen
2,200 yen
3,200 yen
AM / PM (weekdays)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,800 yen
3 Lift Coupons
1,500 yen
Season Ticket
40,000 yen
24,000 yen
36,000 yen
People ages 45-59 years are charged the same as the High School age rate.
The Morning ticket is valid from opening until 12:30pm.
The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00am until 4:10pm.
Getting to Edelweiss Ski Resort
By public transport
Train
38.3km from Nasu Shiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line
16.8km from Ryuokyo Station on the Kinugawa Line
21.1km from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Kinugawa Line
Information
The resort is about 21km from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Kinugawa line, and about 38km from Nasu Shiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line.
In winter season a daily free shuttle bus service runs from Kinugawa Onsen Station to Edelweiss Ski Resort and the journey takes around 50 minutes.
The bus leaves the station at 9:00am. Reservations are required.
By Car
30.1km from the Nishi Nasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway
34.7km from the Imaichi IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road
50.2km from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 400 (12.4km away)
Direction
Edelweiss Ski Resort is about 30km from the Nishi Nasuno Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
From the IC exit turn right onto Route 400 and after about 17.5km turn left onto the Nichien Momiji Line toll road (the charge is 610 yen). The resort is just over 12km along this road on the left hand side. Approaching from the south (central Nikko city), head north on Route 121 and then take the Nichien Momiji Line.
The ski resort information currently shown on SnowJapan is from the 2018-2019 season. Over the summer and autumn months we will be checking and then updating information. Everything will be updated online in time for the 2019-2020 winter season. Please note that planned ski resort opening dates are often very similar every year, so the dates from the 2018-2019 season can be taken as a good idea of what to expect next season.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
