How to Enjoy the Mountain
Weather and conditions permitting, here are some recommended areas to visit.
| How to enjoy Powder Snow Area | |
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| Lift/Gondola used : Arai Gondola (Zendana Station) → Zendana Lift → Kokenashi Lift | |
| Course | Point |
| Funaishi | This area is good for first tracks first thing in the morning. Best to wait for other freeriding zones to open. |
| Big Bowl / Higashi Shamen | Enjoy skiing Funaishi area until the area opens. |
| Mamushi & Wase | After skiing Big Bowl, enter from Myoko Long Run. Enjoy the powder snow while circling on the Kokenashi lift. |
| If the Zendana Lift is running late, you can enjoy this place. | |
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| Lift/Gondola used : Arai Gondola (get off at Roppongi Station) →Kokenashi Lift | |
| Course | Point |
| 1. Exciter | This is a popular off piste course at Arai Snow Resort. |
| 2. Mamushi & Wase | You can enjoy skiing around the course by using the Kokenashi Lift. There are several entry gates to challenge various lines. |
| If the gondola is running late, you can enjoy it here. | |
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| Lift used : Sanroku 1st lift→Sanroku 2nd lift | |
| Course | Point |
| 1. Discovery | This is a course where you can enjoy freeriding in the Sanroku area. |
| 2. KG | This is an area where freeriding can be maximally satisfying. You can take the Sanroku 2nd lift from the Village Road. |
* Information on lift/gondola service suspensions and course openings is available at the Ticket Center on the 1st floor of the Village Station.
| For beginners | |
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| Lifts / gondolas used: Sanroku 1st Lift ・ Sanroku 2nd Lift ・ Kokenashi Lift | |
| Course | Point |
| Pony | Beginner skiers and snowboarders are recommended to practice on the pony course. |
| Myoko Long Run / Roppongi Road | The Komoenashi Lift can be used to enjoy skiing until you are satisfied with the results. |
| Village Road | The gentle slopes are easy to ski, so beginners and children can enjoy skiing to their satisfaction. |
* When skiing or snowboarding on beginner trails, safety should be your first priority to have fun. Please make sure you have the necessary equipment before skiing or snowboarding.
* The Myoko Long Run is a long distance (2.3 km), so those who are not used to skiing or snowboarding should use care.
Spring Season ～ Spring in Zendana area is fun with bumps and terrain parks! ～ |
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| Lift / Gondola used : Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift | |
| Course | Point |
| Be Free | This is the course from the top of the mountain that spreads out gently. Start here to get accustomed to the terrain. |
| Happy Place | Entry course to enjoy the bumps |
| Encore | A course where you can enjoy the terrain park |
| Benzaku | You can enjoy the terrain called "cat road" at the bottom of the course. |
| Funaishi | Spring snow is soft, smooth, and very comfortable to ski. |
Spring Season ~A long run while enjoying the fresh greenery ~ |
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| Course | Point |
| Big Bow | Big Bowl is especially recommended in spring season. On a sunny day, bring your lunch and enjoy the best skiing. |
| Myoko Long Run | After skiing Big Bowl, you will join Myoko Long Run. Enjoy the scenery there as well. |
| Roppongi Road | After Myoko Long Run, you will enter Roppongi Road. You can re-enter the upper area from the gondola intermediate station without skiing the heavy snow in the base area. You can easily descend by gondola. |
* Please check the condition of the trails and enjoy the scenery as the snow may be less at the end of the season.