From Higashitateyama summit to Yamanoeki, long ride for beginners!
Normally most of beginner courses are located in the lower area of the resorts. If you come to Shiga Kogen, even if you are beginner, you may want to enjoy panoramic views and appreciate the altitude of the highest ski resort in Japan. Therefore, we recommend the Higashitateyama Forest course!
Three gondolas bring you up from Yamanoeki bus terminal to the top of Mt. Higashitateyama, at 2,000m above sea level. There is a panorama terrace and a restaurant. If you are lucky, there may be a sea of clouds!
After appreciating the majestic view, you can easily ride down through the Higashitateyama Forest course. This course is perfect for beginners or families, and good for everyone who want to enjoy a ride surrounded by trees and feel the nature. Enjoy a refreshing long ride!
After running through the forest, this course continues to Bunadaira slope which is not steep and is wide enough for beginners. This course brings you back to the bottom of Giant area.
Then you can go to your next ride, or back to the Yamanoeki station with Shiga Kogen resort gondola and have lunch at Yama no Kitchen in the Yamanoeki center building.
How to access:
① Get off at Yamanoeki bus stop or park your car at Yamanoeki and take three gondolas.
Shiga Kogen resort gondola – Bunadaira Gondola – Higashitateyama Gondola
￥3,000/round trip or All-mountain lift pass needed.
Tickets are available at Yamanoeki station.
② Get off at Hoppo Onsen bus stop or park your car at the parking area and take a gondola.
Higashitateyama Gondola
￥2,000/round trip or All-mountain lift pass needed.
Tickets are available at Higashitateyama Gondola station.
③ Get to Takamagahara Mammoth ski resort and take lifts to the summit of Mt. Higashitateyama. From there you can enter the Higashitateyama Forest course.
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