Numajiri is located on the western slopes of Mt Adatara in Fukushima Prefecture. This ski hill holds claim to a few records. It is apparently the oldest currently operating ski area in Japan (since 1915). It saw the installation of the first mechanical lift (in 1927) and it was the first to open for night operations in 1927.
The mascot characters for Numajiri are very friendly looking squirrels who can often be found on the slopes. Their names are Numajirisu and Nuuji - we believe they are a couple.
Fukushima Prefecture is composed of three main regions - the Hamadori region to the east (including the Pacific Ocean coastline), the Nakadori region (the central area) and the Aizu region (the Western mountainous region). Many of the ski and snowboard resorts in the prefecture are found on or near Mt Bandai and Mt Adatara to the north of Lake Inawashiro. Most of the others can be found scattered across the western region of the Aizu region or to the south-west of Lake Inawashiro.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Numajiri.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
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Snowboard Rental:
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Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Donguri' children park area is at the bottom area of the Family Course near base. It features a merry-go-round style 'guruguru tubing' attraction. The entry charge is 1,000 yen (and includes use of the Number 3 lift).
Snow rafting and snow mobile experiences as also available.
There is a free to use 'Kids Room' near base as well.
Park information
The 'Gokigen Park' usually has around 40 items in peak season and stretches over a large area. There is also a beginners park. Free entry for those with valid lift ticket.
Numajiri Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Mid March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Numajiri is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm every day.
There is no nighta at this resort.
Numajiri Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School - High School
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day
4,200 yen
3,200 yen
3,200 yen
5 Hours
3,700 yen
2,700 yen
2,700 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
11 Lift Coupons
5,000 yen
5,000 yen
5,000 yen
Season Ticket
15,000 yen
10,000 yen
10,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Ticket
The 5 Hour ticket is valid for five hours from the time of purchase.
A family pack ticket is available which includes lift tickets for 1 adult and 1 child as well as a 2,000 yen facilities voucher - this ticket costs 7,000 yen. Add 4,000 yen for an additional adult and 3,000 yen for an additional child (each additional person includes 1,000 yen facilities voucher).
Children's Day is the third Sunday of January, February and March when elementary school age children can have a one day lift ticket for 2,200 yen.
Ladies Day is every Tuesday when women can buy a one day lift ticket for 2,000 yen. 'Special Ladies Day' is the fourth Tuesday of every month when a ticket is... 500 yen!
Men's Day is every Wednesday when men can buy a one day lift ticket for 2,000 yen. 'Special Men's Day' is the fourth Wednesday of every month when a ticket is... 500 yen!
Senior Day is every Thursday when seniors can buy a one day lift ticket for 2,000 yen. 'Special Senior Day' is the fourth Thursday of every month when a ticket is... 500 yen!
Just for the record, those 'Special' days were all 0 yen during the 2018-2019 season. (Doh!)
Getting to Numajiri
By public transport
Train
39.1km from Koriyama Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line
18.4km from Inawashiro Station on the Banetsu Sai line
39.1km from Koriyama Station on the Tohoku Honsen Line
Information
Inawashiro Station on the Banetsu Saisen line is about 18.5km from Numajiri.
Koriyama Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line is about 39km away.
A taxi from Inawashiro Station takes about 30 minutes.
By Car
18.5km from the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC on the Banetsu Expressway
34.7km from the Nihonmatsu IC on the Tohoku Expressway
37.6km from the Fukushima Nishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 115 (3.4km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 24
Direction
Numajiri is about 18.5km from the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC and 22km from the Bandai Atami IC (which is actually closer for those arriving from the south and east).
Fukushima Nishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway is about 38km away.
From the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Kogen IC exit of the Banetsu Expressway, turn right onto Route 115 heading north. Continue on Route 115 for about 15km. Turn right at the signpost for the Bonari Green Line (Prefecture Road 24). After 400m turn left and the follow the signs to the base of Numajiri.
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