Ski

Biwako Valley
Good for Snowboarders

We look down at the Lake Biwako, and let's run refreshingly

The Biwako Valley skiing area consists of two areas. The Horaisan area of the open wide course. The Uchimisan area of the course between the forest. You arrive from the parking lot of the base to slope by the Japanese fastest panorama ropeway in approximately three and a half minutes. Horai Panorama Slope in the Horaisan area is a popular course to be able to glide in the superb view of the Lake Biwako to comfortably under eyes.

Park & pipe to be able to enjoy safely

In Horai Panorama Slope, a lot of items which both an expert and the park beginner can enjoy are set up. Halfpipe is set up in the champion course. Both are maintained regularly and can enjoy it safely because condition is good.

Piste Data & Guide

Alpine Course

The course between the forest where a grade is full of changes. It is most suitable for step-up to intermediate. Up to 1,000m, up to 15 degrees, an average of 9 degrees.

Uchimi Slope

It is good to the lesson of child and the person skiing for the first time. A gentle slope spreads out. 400m in total length, up to 12 degrees, an average of 8 degrees.

Horai Panorama Slope

There is the value of seeing in the spread Lake Biwako under eyes. Let's enjoy cruising while thoroughly enjoying splendid scenery. 600m in total length, up to 20 degrees, an average of 10 degrees.

Champion Course

The long course where is the longest in Biwako Valley. 1,400m in total length, up to 26 degrees, an average of 12 degrees.

Horai North Slope

The slope for the full-scale expert with the natural bump. 600m in total length, up to 30 degrees, an average of 17 degrees.

Total area: 22 ha
Number of trails: 8
Difference of the eleveation: 220 m
The longest ski run: 1,400 m
The maximum slope angle: 30 °
The number of visitors last season: 100,000 people
Percentage of skiers and snowboarders: Skiers:40%
Snowboarders:60%
Snow boarder restriction: No
Snowpark: Yes
Number of the lift: 6

Lift Data

Lift Tickets and Fee		Adult	Child	Senior	validity
1 Day Ticket	Mon - Fri	3,900yen	3,100yen	3,100yen	8:30 - 17:00
1 Day Ticket	SAT, SUN, Holidays	4,100yen	3,300yen	3,300yen	8:00 - 17:00
Half Day Ticket (morning)	Mon - Fri	3,100yen	2,500yen	2,500yen	8:30 - 13:30
Half Day Ticket (morning)	SAT, SUN, Holidays	3,600yen	2,900yen	2,900yen	8:00 - 13:30
Half Day Ticket (afternoon)	Mon - Fri	3,100yen	2,500yen	2,500yen	12:00 - 17:00
Half Day Ticket (afternoon)	SAT, SUN, Holidays	3,600yen	2,900yen	2,900yen	12:00 - 17:00
Ropeway Round Ticket	Mon - Fri	2,200yen	900yen	2,200yen	8:30 - 17:00
Ropeway Round Ticket	SAT, SUN, Holidays	2,200yen	900yen	2,200yen	8:30 - 17:00
Book of Tickets	12	3,100yen	3,100yen	3,100yen
Season ticket		50,800yen	32,400yen	48,600yen

Credit cards

Credit card accepted

Remarks

Child under 12 year old.
Senior Over 50 year old.

Season

17 DEC - 2 APR (opened 30 DEC - 3 APR 2016)

MON-FRI 8:30-17:00. SAT, SUN, Holidays 8:00-17:00.

Route

Meishin Expressway. Kyoto Higashi IC

131km from Komaki IC 55min / 3,450yen

30.0km

40min local road
Meishin Expressway. Kyoto Higashi IC

37km from Suita IC 27min / 1,340yen

30.0km

40min local road
Kosei Line. Shiga Station

37km from Suita IC 27min / 1,340yen