Dynaland is located in the northern area of Gujo city in the central region of Gifu Prefecture. The resort is on the eastern slopes of Mt Dainichi, is part of the Ryohaku mountain range. The resort has been operating since 1972 though not originally under the name Dynaland. It is lift and course-connected with the Takasu Snow Park resort and a shared lift ticket is available. Together, they are currently known as... 'Dantotsu'.
Along with Takasu Snow Park, the connected area boasts 33 courses and 43km of ski courses, including some tree run courses in the Dynaland side and ungroomed mogul areas at Takasu.
New for 2019-2020, a bunch of ski resorts in the area are grouping up to create 'Takasu Mountains' and a joint lift ticket available. The resorts included are Dynaland, Takasu Snow Park, Hirugano Kogen, White Pia Takasu, Washigatake and Gujo Vacance Village (though curiously the joint ticket is not valid at that last one). A shuttle bus between the resorts is planned.
Most of the ski and snowboard resorts in Gujo city are located on the mountains either side of the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway which connects Aichi Prefecture with Toyama Prefecture and the local road Route 156 (Hida Highway) which also runs through the valley. This region is especially popular with people living in or visiting the Kansai regions of western Japan like Nagoya, Gifu, Shiga, Kyoto and Osaka. Train links aren't the most convenient and so this region sees most people arriving by car or bus tours.
Gifu Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the central region of Honshu island, and it one of only a handful of landlocked prefectures. It shares borders with (from the north) Toyama, Nagano, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Fukui and Ishikawa. Most of the ski and snowboard resorts in Gifu are located in the northern region of the prefecture – in Gujo city, Takayama city, Hida city and Shirakawa village.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Dynaland.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Snow scoots, wear and other items are also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Baboon Family Snowpark' which is described as a snow activity area is located near base and includes an indoor play rooms. A 1 day Baboon pass costs 1,000 yen. A ticket that also includes use of the Karamatsu pair lift is 1,800 yen for a day.
There is also a child care facility.
Park information
There are various Snow Park areas at Dynaland inlucing Terrain Park, Step Up Park, Dynaland Banks MOSS and the Night Park.
Dynaland Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 6:00am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Yes
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Dynaland is normally open from 8:00am until 4:30pm on weekdays in the daytime.
On weekends, holidays and over New Year the resort opens from 6:00am.
Nighta is from 6:00pm until 11:00pm (last lift at 10:30pm) every day from 29th December 2019 until 23rd March 2020. The ski lifts and courses are closed between 4:30pm and 6:00pm for maintenance before nighta.
Dynaland Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Junior High School age & under
Older Child
Senior High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,900 yen
2,100 yen
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
4,900 yen
2,100 yen
3,300 yen
3,300 yen
Afternoon (12pm-4:30pm)
3,700 yen
1 Lift Coupon
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
11 Lift Coupons
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
2 Days
8,000 yen
Dynaland 1 day
4,600 yen
Dynaland (12pm-11pm)
4,200 yen
1,600 yen
Dynaland nighta (6-11pm)
2,700 yen
2,100 yen
Dynaland Late Nighta (9-11pm)
1,500 yen
900 yen
Dynaland Season (all)
65,000 yen
26,000 yen
Dynaland Season (weekdays)
36,000 yen
26,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
Most tickets (unless noted above as just Dynaland) are also valid at the connecting Takasu Snow Park resorts. Season tickets that include Takasu as well as other resorts are also available.
Ladies Day is every Wednesday (except 1st January 2020) - on those days, ladies can ride the lifts for free (8:30am until 4:30pm).
A free shuttle bus operates between the Dynaland, Takasu Snow Park and Hirugano Kogen resort areas.
There is no shuttle bus from the local train stations.
Various tours from the Kansai area are available.
By Car
10km from the Takasu IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
13.2km from the Hirugano Kogen SA Smart IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
20.1km from the Shokawa IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 156 (3.4km away)
Direction
Dynaland is just over 3km off Route 156.
From the Takasu IC exit of the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway, turn left and follow Prefecture Road 45 for just under 3.5km until reaching Route 156 (Hida Highway). Turn right onto Route 156 and continue for about 3.5km. Turn left at the Dynaland sign on the left side and follow the road up for about 300m until reaching lots of Dynaland signs - turn left and follow the signs to the resort.
From the Hirugano Kogen Smart IC exit, turn head towards Prefecture Road 321. Turn left and follow the road back under the expressway for around 4.5km until reaching Route 156 (Hida Highway). Turn left on Route 156 for about 4.5 km and turn right at the Dynaland sign. After 300m there are lots of Dynaland signs - turn right and follow the signs to the resort.
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