Hakodate Nanae Snow Park — Attraction in Nanae

For any English-speaking tourists: avoid this place at all costs. While the snow park itself is decent, the facilities and staff are not prepared to accommodate international visitors. The amenities are extremely limited, leading to long queues, and there often aren’t enough snowboards available for rent.

The staff, particularly the two women at the rental counter, were some of the rudest I’ve ever encountered in Japan. They don’t speak any language other than Japanese and even laugh at you for speaking another language, which is completely unprofessional. Stop wasting your money—head to the snow parks in...

This scenic snow-capped mountain ski resort offers breathtaking views. For first-time visitors, it's recommended to make a phone reservation for snow gear rentals 2-3 days in advance. However, those arriving early can still secure equipment through on-site rentals without significant concern about stock depletion. The slopes tend to be relatively steeper - beginners may want to test their skills on the short practice chairlift before attempting the main gondola ride to higher elevations. The price for ropeway ticket is 5000 yen. The price of equipment renting is...

There was nice snow even in the end of March. Most of people skiing there were local and they left around the noon which is the best for snow condition. Not crowded at all. Some people say the skiing courses are for beginners. Definable yes for skiing but for snowboarding it wasn’t. A few courses were completely flat and hard to go forward without taking off the board. We could enjoyed since we have experiences before but beginner boarders were suffering from this flat course and...