Shiga Kogen Terakoya — Attraction in Yamanouchi

This is an older-style, humble and simple location, without the hustle & bustle and pretentious nature of many more modern resorts. We came for Christmas and had the ski slopes to ourselves, almost the only foreigners here. No queue for the lifts at all, so we went up and down more than you would normally. By 3pm we were exhausted! :) The slopes were empty and well groomed. Because the season had only just opened, there were only a few chairlifts running, but for immediate level and beginner skiers, this is fine. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The restaurants serve all the Japanese classics, like ramen as well as pizza and a wide...

Snow was very good here due to cooler temps (high altitude). Some gladed areas (no ropes either) for short tree runs were tons of fun and had us coming back. Worth waking up early to catch...

Very beautiful on a sunny day. Very windy and cold on a snowy day. There aren't many people lining up for the chairlift which is great. However, the chairlift doesn't have a cover so it...