Kashimayari is a small-medium size ski resort and is the first one you will see coming to Hakuba from Tokyo. It is also one of the least crowded resorts as most people tend to bypass it on the way to Hakuba proper. That is a pity as it has a good range of courses including some very challenging steep ones and some good beginner runs. It also has some great views of the Northern Japan Alps and Kashimayari peak itself is perhaps the prettiest in the whole range. There are free buses there - see the shuttle bus timetable.

KASHIMAYARI SKI RESORT

UNCROWDED, UNDERRATED RESORT WITH STUNNING ALPINE VIEWS
DON’T MISS: The view of Lake Aokiko and Hakuba Valley from top of Course 5 BEST QUIRK The amazingly retro cafeteria/dining area inside Central Plaza. (bottom of lift No. 2) BEST POWDER: Course 5 and the tree run to the skiers right of it.
Top of No. 6 quad					  Aerial					View from course 1 The forest track from course 1		View from top of no. 5 pair lift		Aerial view from above course 5
MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Gondola X Lifts 5 1 day pass 5,000 Highest point 1550 mtrs Vertical drop 720 mtrs Longest course 5,000 mtrs Steepest run 35 c Terrain park X Night skiing X Kiddies area Daycare
THE COURSES IN DETAIL ORIENTATION AND OVERVIEW From the main base at Lake Nakatsuna everyone will catch the quad lift no. 6 which takes you to the top of a bowl where on a clear day you will have amazing views of Mt Kashimayari and other alpine peaks. From the bottom of the bowl in a nutshell you can either catch lift no. 5 on the left hand side, or the no. 1 or no. 7 lift on the right hand side. COURSE 5 Catching lift no. 5 will give you access to courses 5A, 5B and 5C. These are the steepest runs at the resort and parts are often moguled, but it is usually easy to avoid the moguls if you choose. It is possible to see Lake Aokiko from the top of the lift. The official tree run area is on the riders right of 5A, but is short and gets tracked out very quickly. The easiest way down is by following course 5A proper, and intermediates up will have no problem getting down. COURSES 1 & 9 Lift no. 1 will provide you with access to courses 1 & 9 on the northern side of the resort. These are mostly of intermediate level with steepness between 25 c and 28 c . GETTING BACK DOWN TO THE CAR PARK You will need to catch lift no. 2 to get back to the top of the bowl, from there follow the signs to Course 6 on the left (known as the Buna Downhill course. It is quite steep in places and gets icy in the mid to late afternoon. At the bottom of the course there is a small terrain park of sorts suitable for beginners.
DAYCARE AND KIDS AREAS Kashimayari has a Pokemon themed snow park for kids with sleds, tubing and a snow escalator. You will see it when you get off the first lift from the bottom(lift no. 6). Cost is 1,900 for adults and 1,500 for children, on top of your lift price. There is a daycare service (booking necessary) for 2-6 yr olds. Cost is 3,500 for the first 2 hours then 1,500 per hour after that. PLACES TO EAT The only place to eat is at the Central Plaza 1130 at the bottom of pair lift no. 2 with a choice between the Red Cedar Restaurant or the gloriously retro food court area. GETTING THERE To get here get one of the free shuttle buses (only a few a day) ,or if you are driving they have a free car park. PLACES TO STAY Most people just catch the shuttle bus rather than stay here.

KIDDIES POKEMON SNOWPARK

COURSE 5A GOPRO

COURSE 1 GOPRO

KASHIMAYARI DRONE VIDEO

BUNA DOWNHILL COURSE

NOTE *Children under 6 are free: *Family price extra member cost:   •	Adult:	3,000 •	Child:	1,500 •	Youth:	7,000
FAMILY PRICE
1 adult + 1 child/youth
5,500
1 adult +2 child
7,000
2 adult +1 child
8,500
2 adult +2 child
10,000
LIFT TICKET PRICES
Child (6-14yrs)
Youth (15-17)
Adult (18yrs+)
1 day
2,500
4,000
5,000
Japan
Specialists in Hakuba Ski Holidays
Kashimayari is a small-medium size ski resort and is the first one you will see coming to Hakuba from Tokyo. It is also one of the least crowded resorts as most people tend to bypass it on the way to Hakuba proper. That is a pity as it has a good range of courses including some very challenging steep ones and some good beginner runs. It also has some great views of the Northern Japan Alps and Kashimayari peak itself is perhaps the prettiest in the whole range. There are free buses there - see the shuttle bus timetable.
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Image courtesy of Kashimayari

KASHIMAYARI SKI RESORT

UNCROWDED, UNDERRATED RESORT
MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Gondola X Lifts 5 1 day pass 5,000 Highest point 1550 mtrs Vertical drop 720 mtrs Longest course 5,000 mtrs Steepest run 35 c Terrain park X Night skiing X Kiddies area Daycare
THE COURSES IN DETAIL ORIENTATION AND OVERVIEW From the main base at Lake Nakatsuna everyone will catch the Lift 6 which takes you to the top of a bowl with great views and access to the other lifts. COURSE 5 Catching Lift 5 will give you access to courses 5A, 5B and 5C which are the steepest runs at the resort. It is possible to see Lake Aokiko from the top of the lift. The official tree run area is on the riders right of 5A, but is short and gets tracked out very quickly. COURSES 1 & 9 Lift 1 will provide you with access to courses 1 & 9 on the northern side of the resort. These are mostly of intermediate level with steepness between 25 c and 28 c . GETTING BACK DOWN TO THE CAR PARK You will need to catch Lift 2 to get back to the top of the bowlfrom there follow the signs to Course 6 on the left (known as the Buna Downhill course. It is quite steep in places and gets icy in the mid to late afternoon.
DAYCARE AND KIDS AREAS Kashimayari has a Pokemon themed snow park for kids with sleds, tubing and a snow escalator. You will see it when you get off the first lift from the bottom(lift no. 6). Cost is 1,900 for adults and 1,500 for children, on top of your lift price. There is a daycare service (booking necessary) for 2-6 yr olds. Cost is 3,500 for the first 2 hours then 1,500 per hour after that. PLACES TO EAT The only place to eat is at the Central Plaza 1130 at the bottom of pair lift no. 2 with a choice between the Red Cedar Restaurant or the gloriously retro food court area. GETTING THERE To get here get one of the free shuttle buses (only a few a day) ,or if you are driving they have a free car park. PLACES TO STAY Most people just catch the shuttle bus rather than stay here.

KASHIMAYARI DRONE VIDEO

NOTE *Children under 6 are free: *Family price extra member cost:   •	Adult:	3,000 •	Child:	1,500 •	Youth:	7,000
FAMILY PRICE
1 adult + 1 child/youth
5,500
1 adult +2 child
7,000
2 adult +1 child
8,500
2 adult +2 child
10,000
LIFT TICKET PRICES
Child (6-14yrs)
Youth (15-17)
Adult (18yrs+)
1 day
2,500
4,000
5,000
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