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Sugadaira |
 3 stage courses on Urataro slope |
Sugadaira is a highland stretching at the foot of Mt.Nekodake 2,207m high above the sea level, surrounded by small hills and mountains. It is characterized by compact slopes, the powder snow of superior quality and convenient access. It has the sister city partnership with Davos in Switzerland, which makes it the Davos in Japan. The summit of Mt. Nekodake is reached via the “ snow cat “. You will be excited at the world of powder snow. |
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Oku Davos fox alpine course is a 1km long slope combed, enabling you to ski comfortably. The main courses in Omote Davos are mild slopes with the gradient of 10 – 20 degree fit for beginners. Davos Taro is divided into Omote Taro and Ura Taro. You can slide into any course you like, from the top of the mountain. You will certainly appreciate the real joy of skiing. |
 To Oku Davos area |
 The terminal stop in Oku Davos |
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Pine Beak area has both Ohmatsu and Tsubakuro course requiring high level skill. Ohmatsu Challenge course is recommended for advanced skiers, having the gradient of 36 degree. You will certainly appreciate a sense of satisfaction once you have skied there. This course is popular amongst moglers and expert skiers. Champion and Panorama course in Tsubakuro with mild slopes allow you to enjoy speedy slide, having no restrictions on boarding. Pine Beak area is recognized as slopes with the genuine powder snow of top quality inspiring all skiers with winter spirit. |
 Ohmatsu area in Pine Beak |
・Tips on Sugadaira |
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1. Lift operation: 8:30 through 17:00 18:00 through 21:00 for night operaton Period: December through early April Longest distance: 4,800m Altitude: 1,220 to 1,650m Difference of altitude: 430m Area: approx.. 175 ha Course Variation: 20% for beginners, 60% intermediates and 20% advanced skiers Lift: 24, 36 courses |
 View of Mt.Nekodake from the slope on Mt.Taro |
 The 3rd stage lift on Taro course |
 Taro slope |
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Ski lifts operational |
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1. Lift ticket Prices |
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Adults
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Kids
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Students/seniors
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Single ride ticket
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500
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1 day
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2700 yen
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3400yen
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2 days
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5000 yen
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6600yen
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4 ride coupon
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2000 yen
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1500 yen
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2000yen
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3 hours
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1600
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3100yen
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10 ride coupon
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3500
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4500yen
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for the handicapped
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2200
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2200
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60000yen
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35000yen
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50000yen
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●Kids are 3 to12yrs old. ●Students are13 to18 yrs old as students of junior and senior high schools.. ●Seniors are above 55 of age. ●Kids below 3 yrs old are free of charge except for IC chip deposit of 500 yen. ● 500 yen deposit for IC chip is required. ● 2,200 yen for 1 day and 4,000 yen for two days are available for the grand seniors above 65 of age. |
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Facilities available ● Lockers, rest rooms in each area open during 7:00 through 18:00 ● Restaurants: Space 3, Monterosa, Flying fox ● Nursery ” Session Club”(TEL:0268-74-3174), Ohmatsu Nursery (TEL:0268-74-2138) |
 Skiers on Mac course against the North Alps |
1. Latest news 1) The slope for kid slides was introduced in the family snow park. 2) The snow mobile land is operational. 3) Newly introduced is the snow board park. 4) The Shneider Park was opened. 5) The giant wave thoroughfare was completed in Omote Davos. 6) Ohmatsu ski/board cross course was introduced.
Dec. 5th Opening Festival Dec.31st through jan.1st Thanks events Early March Snowballing games Skiing kid days on the 3rd Sunday each month are planned, allowing all kids below 12 yrs old to ride the lifts free and all kids 10 -12 yrs old to enter the ski school at half price. |
 Wavy slopes and the blue sky |
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Backcountry on Mt Nekodake |
 Riding the snowcat bound for the world of powder snow |
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Tips for powder hunters to enjoy snow fantasy from the top of Mt.Nekodake: ●Guide charge: 3,300 yen (above 12 yrs old) and 1,800 yen (for kids below 12 yrs old) ● Period: early January through end March subject to snowfall ●Time: 9:00 through 15:00 (7 courses every hour each day) subject to change due to climatical conditions. ● Reception: No.1 triple lift stop at the summit of the mountain in Urar Davos Ski Park or the lift ticket office. ●Booking: Ski lift Centre of Ura Davos Ski Park at TEL: 0268-74-3009 |
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SAJ Sugadaira Ski School (TEL: 0268-74-2740) Parking Lots: 12 car parks with the capacity of 3,000 cars (free of charge) |
 The view of the North Alps from the top area of Urar Davos |
Access |
By car: 19km from Ueda Sugadaira IC of Joshinetsu Highway By train: 60 minutes by bus from Ueda station of Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) |
Enquiry |
Please call Sugadaira Ski Park at TEL:0268-74-2003
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Places to stay |
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It is a resort hotel located in the skiing park, allowing you to feel at home. The hotel is owned by the second generation being a new leader in ecological activities in Sugadaira. It is managed as a hotel heading for the friendly co-existence with the nature. |
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Information on places to visit |
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Ueda Castle |
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1. It is an old castle famous for Yukimura Sanada as the strongest warrior. |
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Snow monkeys |
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The snow monkeys attract the attention of many people in the world. |
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Obuse |
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Obuse is well-known as a small town of chestnuts and Hokusai. Edo woodblock print painter Hokusai used to visit Obuse and produced many works there. |
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Susaka |
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The city is an old town with warehouses which used to thrive thanks to the production of silk. Many old houses with warehouses still exist to attract the attention of visitors. The places to visit include Tanaka Family’s House as the wealthy merchant, Ryuga Park famous for cherry blossoms, the doll museum, the preservation area of samurai’s houses, etc. |
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Karuizawa |
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Karuizawa is a summer resort where you can enjoy shopping, walking, eating, etc. The town has scenic spots including Shiraito-no-taki, Oni-no-oshidashi, etc. |
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Komoro |
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Komoro is a town which Tohson Shimazaki, a famous novelist used to live in and love, including Kaikoen, the ruined castle all being well reminiscent of the old ages. |