Yamaboku Wild Snow Parkis located in Takayama village in Nagano Prefecture, on the south western slopes of Kasagadake. This area feels different from most Japanese ski hills with less trees and a more open feel. It features a number of ungroomed courses and guided tours. It is actually geographically very close to the Kumanoyu area of Shiga Kogen, but the connecting road is closed in the winter months. Until 2010, this ski hill was called Yamada Bokujo.
Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu. Most of the Northern Alps, Central Alps and Southern Alps are located within Nagano (along with neighbouring prefectures). Nagano has the second highest number of ski and snowboard resorts in all of Japan and they are spread around the whole prefecture. Nagano city and many of the major ski resorts are located in the northern region.
Ski lessons and guided tours are available at Yamaboku.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
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Children's facilities
The 'Kids Area' is near the Number 2 lift by the base area.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities, but there are snowshoe areas and ungroomed courses.
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park is open from 9am until 4:30pm on weekdays and from 8:30am until 4:30pm on weekends and holidays.
The Number 2 lift generally operates on weekends.
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
3,600 yen
2,600 yen
3,100 yen
Morning (until 12:30pm)
2,600 yen
1,600 yen
2,100 yen
Afternoon (from 12:30pm)
2,600 yen
1,600 yen
2,100 yen
1 Lift Coupon
400 yen
300 yen
350 yen
10 Lift Coupons
4,000 yen
3,000 yen
3,500 yen
The morning ticket is valid from 9am until 12:30pm.
The afternoon ticket is valid from 12:30pm until 4:30pm.
Getting to Yamaboku Wild Snow Park
By public transport
Train
33.8km from Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
20.6km from Suzaka Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Nagano Line
33.8km from Nagano Station on the Kita Shinano line
Information
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park is about 21km from Suzaka Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Nagano line.
25.9km from the Obuse PA Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
22.9km from the Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
26.1km from the Shinshu Nakano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 403 (19.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 66
Direction
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park is about 25km from a number of IC exits on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
Approach the ski hill using Prefecture Road 66 from the Obuse area.
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