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Karuizawa Trails
Thanks to advanced snow-making facilities, Karuizawa is one of the first ski resorts to open in Japan every year. Karuizawa provides a variety of terrains geared mostly towards beginner and intermediate skiers. An extensive terrain park for freestyle skiers and boarders complete with a wide range of features is opened from November to April (Schedule may change due to snow conditions).
Difficulty of Terrain & Elevation
Difficulty of Terrain
Elevation
| Peak | 1,155m |
|---|---|
| Vertical Descent | 215m |
| Base | 940m |
Trail Information
| Trail | Slope Angle | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Average | ||
| BeginnerKurinoki Trail | 12° | 8° | 380m |
| BeginnerFamily Trail | 16° | 11° | 600m |
| BeginnerPrince Trail | 13° | 10° | 400m |
| BeginnerMominoki Trail | 12° | 8° | 400m |
| BeginnerUsagiyama Trail | 15° | 8° | 550m |
| IntermediateParallel Trail | 17° | 11° | 800m |
| IntermediatePanorama Trail | 25° | 12° | 1,000m |
| AdvancedAlyeska Trail | 30° | 12° | 700m |
| AdvancedAsama Trail | 25° | 11° | 800m |
| AdvancedSlalom Trail | 25° | 20° | 230m |
Karuizawa Lifts
| Lift | Capacity | Length | Operation Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel Lift | 2 | 751m | 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| Panorama Lift | 2 | 935m | |
| Kurinoki Lift | 3 | 274m | 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
| East High-Speed Lift | 4 | 1,000m | 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| Prince Lift | 2 | 369m | 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
| Mominoki Lift | 2 | 371m | 8:30 A.M. - 4:45 P.M. |
| West High-Speed Lift | 4 | 1,050m | |
| Usagiyama Lift | 2 | 515m | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Alyeska Lift | 2 | 555m | 9:30 A.M. - 3:45 P.M. |
- *Lift schedule may change without notice due to the weather condition or congestion.
Tickets
Tickets
SEIBU PRINCE CLUB emi members are eligible for a 500 yen discount on lift tickets!
Members receive a 500 yen discount on the following lift tickets.
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Early Bird Season / November 2 to December 20, 2019 Daily 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Regular Season / December 21, 2019 to March 22, 2020 Daily 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Night Skiing / December 21, 2019 to March 8, 2020 Daily (except for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
| Ticket | Early Bird Season (November 2 to December 20, 2019) |
Regular Season (December 21, 2019 to March 22, 2020) |
Spring Ski Season (March 23 to April 5, 2020) |
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| Regular | SEIBU PRINCE CLUB emi Members |
Regular | SEIBU PRINCE CLUB emi Members |
Regular | SEIBU PRINCE CLUB emi Members |
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| 1 Day Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥4,900 | ¥4,400 | ¥5,700 | ¥5,200 | ¥4,900 | ¥4,400 |
| Student / Senior | ¥3,900 | ¥3,400 | ¥4,700 | ¥4,200 | ¥3,900 | ¥3,400 | |
| 4 Hour Lift Ticket (four hours after passing through the first gate) | Adult | ¥4,400 | ¥3,900 | ¥5,200 | ¥4,700 | ¥4,400 | ¥3,900 |
| Student / Senior | ¥3,400 | ¥2,900 | ¥4,200 | ¥3,700 | ¥3,400 | ¥2,900 | |
| Night Ski Lift Ticket* (4:00P.M.-8:00P.M.) | Adult | - | - | ¥1,800 | - | - | - |
| Student / Senior | - | - | ¥1,800 | - | - | - | |
| 2 Day Lift Ticket (including nighttime, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day) | Adult | ¥9,300 | - | ¥10,900 | - | ¥9,300 | - |
| Student / Senior | ¥7,300 | - | ¥8,900 | - | ¥7,300 | - | |
| 3 Day Lift Ticket (including nighttime, until 5:00 p.m. on the last day) | Adult | ¥13,400 | - | ¥15,800 | - | ¥13,400 | - |
| Student / Senior | ¥10,400 | - | ¥12,800 | - | ¥10,400 | - | |
- *A separate deposit of 500 yen is charged when purchasing lift tickets. You will receive a refund of 500 yen when you return the lift ticket.
- *Lifts are operated until 4:30 P.M. during the Early Bird Season (November 2 to December 20, 2019).
- *Free lifts for children 12 yrs. and under
- *Student: 13 yrs. - 18 yrs. (Student ID required)
- *Senior: 55 yrs. and older (ID required)
- *Hours of operation are subject to change.
- *Night Skiing is not available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, except during New Year’s holidays (December 31, 2019 to January 2, 2020).
- *Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
Lessons and Guides
Lessons
Karuizawa has ski schools with private lessons in English. Lessons are available twice a day at 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Advance bookings are highly recommended.
Private Ski & Snowbord Lessons
[Karuizawa Ski School]
Private lessons in English is available on certain days; advance booking required.Please contact below for further information.
For more information (Lesson Fee)
For more information (Japanese text only)
TEL: 81-(0)267-42-1850Reception: Grand Resort Karuizawa Ski Center East - next to East High-speed lift; West - next to ski rental area
Private lessons in English is available, advance booking highly recommended.
E-mail: info@neve.jp
TEL: 81-(0)267-41-1750
Reception: West - next to the ski rental area in the locker room; East - next to the ski rental area
| 2 Hours | 4 Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lesson for 1 | ¥20,000〜 | ¥30,000〜 |
| Private Lesson for 2 to 4 people | ¥26,000〜 | ¥36,000〜 |
[Karuizawa Pandaruman Kids School]
Please contact below for children ski lesson in English.
For more information
TEL: 81-(0)267-41-0036
Rentals
The latest ski and snowboard rental gears are available at Karuizawa Ski Center as well as Karuizawa Prince Hotel East ski area. Gloves, goggles and beanies can be purchased in the Ski Center or Karuizawa Prince Hotel East store.
Rentals
| Item | 1 Day | 4 Hours | 2 Days | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child | Adult | Child | |
| Ski Gear (Set)* | ¥5,500 | ¥4,500 | ¥5,000 | ¥4,000 | ¥10,500 | ¥8,500 |
| Skis | ¥3,800 | ¥3,300 | ¥3,300 | ¥2,800 | - | - |
| Ski Boots | ¥2,800 | ¥2,300 | ¥2,300 | ¥1,800 | - | - |
| Poles | ¥500 | - | - | - | - | |
| Snowboard or Skiboard Gear (Set)** | ¥5,500 | ¥4,500 | ¥5,000 | ¥4,000 | ¥10,500 | ¥8,500 |
| Snowboard | ¥3,800 | ¥3,300 | ¥3,300 | ¥2,800 | - | - |
| Snowboard Boots | ¥2,800 | ¥2,300 | ¥2,300 | ¥1,800 | - | - |
| Snow Wear (Set)*** | ¥4,000 | ¥3,000 | ¥3,500 | ¥2,500 | ¥7,500 | ¥5,500 |
| Helmet | ¥700 | ¥700 | - | - | ||
- *Standard Skis, Poles and Boots
- **Snowboard and Boots or Ski, Boots and Poles
- ***Jacket & Pants
- Note: All information is subject to change.
Activities
[Night Adventure (Night Cruise / Snow Ride)]
Let's enjoy a glorious sky with full of stars while riding the illumination boat on a night ski trail. You can also experience a ride up to the summit on a snow buggy!
[Karuizawa Ski Night Tour]
Enjoy a magnificent sky with full of stars and a fantastic night view of Karuizawa from the 1,155m summit at the ski resort.
[Sightseeing Lift]
Guests who do not ski or snowboard are allowed to use the lifts to go up, and to see the view splendid Karuizawa's winter scenery.
Restaurants
Restaurants on the ski hill
[Sobakura Choji-an]
Enjoy Shinshu Soba, hot pots and other Japanese cuisine. Near the Ski Center.
[Restaurant Azalea]
You can choose your favorite food from a variety of menu items including Japanese, western, and Chinese cuisine.
[Usagi Yama Kitchen House]
A casual cafeteria serving curry, rice bowls and light snacks. At the bottom of Usagi Yama slope.
[Trattoria Primo]
You will see a queues of people from the restaurant. Pasta is very popular. At the Ski Center.
[Snow Bar Vigore]
Stop here for hot dogs and light snacks. Near the Ski Center.
[Restaurant Porto]
Lunch buffet is very popular. at Karuizawa Prince Hotel East.
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