X-JAM Takaifuji — Attraction in Yamanouchi

Must recommended for beginners and intermediate learners. There are multiple planes to slide down from. However, it is little bit expensive for rental and purchase of gears here compared to other places. Location wise, it's perfect for snow boarding and skiing. Bus service is available from different places to here and vice versa. Lockers costs 300 yen which is one time lock system. If we open locker then we have to insert coin again to lock it which is not good system in my opinion. Restaurant is also available on the same building on top floor which if you purchase pass to here includes some discount on foods or lunch. There is smoking area too which is convenient for smoker but it is on the way to outside. Thus, making it inconvenient for non smokers as they have to pass through smoking zone. However, there are other entrance or exit doors too.

Overall, it was good experience besides being...

X-JAM is a wonderful ski resort nestled in the mountains of Nagano. By itself, it's not too big of a ski area, but it is connected to the nearby Yomase Ski area, and you can use both areas ski lifts with your ticket. It has a good range or beginner and intermediate slopes, with a few upper level slopes higher up the mountain. One good point about the slopes here is that they aren't just straight, boring slopes. Many curve around, and go through the forest to provide beautiful scenery as you ski down...

It's rather small on its own for a ski park. It has a beginner slope (bunny slope, bunny hill, noob scoop, whatever you call it). It is more oriented for snowboarding due to an assortment of park equipment, including ramps and pipes. This place is suitable for training beginners.

It is connected to two other ski parks, the larger of which is Yomase Onsen. You can buy a combination ticket that works for all three zones. I personally recommend that beginners stay in X-JAM, and intermediates go to...