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The ski resorts were once busy with many people, filled with smile and joy.

But now, the ski sites like Nagano, Nizhny Novgorod and Fukushima are still close to a silent foot sound.

“The ski slopes that I went every year, have never been opened at any time...”

Do you think many have experienced this?

In fact, Japan’s popular ski resort is now being forced to stop its sale and the ski resort, which was the symbol of the region, is disappearing.

But –

The ski resort is
There is still a “reason to go.”

This time, we will be specializing on the ski resort in Nagano, Nizhny Novgorod and Fukushima that may be missing.

The charm of each ski resort, and why are you now in a risk of survival?

Is there any “light of hope”? I will deliver you with the current situation.

With the feeling of support.
Let’s look at the ski resort now!

[Nagano Prefecture] The future of the Nomugitoge district is shining and continuing to operate.

Numugitoge is a original ski resort in Nagano Prefecture, Nayaka, with a top area of 2,130m high and attractive with spectacular views and snow quality.

All 12 courses are arranged and a wide range of content to enjoy from beginners to senior.

But in recent years, a rapid decline of population has become a challenge in the city of Nayaka region and it is questioned by the sustainability of the region itself.

2023 year7In the month, a “Sustainable Nayaka District Promotion Council” formed by Matsun City, Regional Residents and Experts has started discussions about the region’s future image.

The future of the ski resort is also one of important considerations, and initiatives such as tourism enhancement by co-operation with the region, profitability through four seasons, and strengthening information transmission will be key to sustainable development.

See the information about Nomugitoge

Ontake is to be abolished by 2026. The challenge continued to trade.

Ontake, located in the Nagano Prefecture King Falls Village, is a high-height and snow quality excellent, with outstanding views of Mount Ontake and all 12 courses.

However, in addition to the decline of visitors after the 2014 eruption, ski population decreases, snow shortages due to climate change and facilities are aging, and management is getting harder.

2023 year11In the month, Wang Falls Village launched a "Villa Tourism Industry Review Committee" to discuss future directions including the existence and abolition of the Yosemite ski field.

During this consideration period, the number of users and the results of funding, regional intentions etc. will be comprehensively reflected, and the final judgment is:2026 year9It is scheduled to be dropped at the end of the month.

In the years 2023 and 2024, cloud funding was conducted as “Ontake Recovery Project” and support for snowboard repair and snowpark recovery, which achieved its target.

This initiative is to seek the way for sustainable operations while receiving local residents and fans’ support. 2024-25Opening of the year season.12The next year from the moon.4It is scheduled for the month, and it is expected that this season's situation will have a great impact on the future departure.

See the information on Ontake.

The Mt.乗塞斯基 resort, with the restart of its business, is at risk for future operations

Mt. Snooker Resort is a ski resort located in Nagano Prefecture, the city of Matsun, on the cloudy Snooker High and ranging from 1,500m to 2,000m high.

With 8 lifts and 20 courses, in addition to a diverse course configuration that can enjoy from beginners to advanced, it is a place filled with the charm of snow power, natural landscaping skies, snow parks and other places.

However, in recent years the snow deficiency and warming continued to reduce the amount of snow accumulated, facing a decrease in user numbers and management difficulties. 2024 year10In the month, the operating company expressed its intention to cease sale and was in a survival crisis.

In this context, with local cloud funding and support from the region,2,100Getting a thousand dollars of funding,2024-25The re-establishment of the season has occurred.

However, the situation remains severe as snow shortages and financial sales risks remain.

To survive, the continuation of collections by means of free lift tickets under 18 years of age and other measures, multi-course funding, and co-operated tourism will be key to the development.

See the information about Mount Snooker.

Is the Eco-Ball Resort restored from its closure? The present situation is unseen.

The Eco-Baley resort is a ski resort located in Nagano Prefecture, County長和町姫木平, belonging to the White Lake area and characterized by open ski slopes ranging from 1,500m to 1,800m.

The charm was in the dry Powder snow with a 80% light-time rate and a diverse course design that can enjoy from beginners to advanced.The business is now closed and the future is unclear.。

The closure starts from the 2021-22 season, and operating company Blue Resort announced that it will meet between the current sales as "a difficult review of operation in social conditions". The time of re-start is not clear on the official website and a long term suspension continues.

Some rumors about the transfer of groomed snow cars and snowdropers to other ski resorts, as well as rumeurs about property sales are also flowing, but there is no official announcement on these, so it’s not confirmed at this time.

In addition, the progress of snow deficiency due to warming and competition with the nearby Cargo Highway ski resort and Blanche Takayama Ski Resort has also intensified, and the management environment is increasing.

The way to re-start and survival can be considered by the construction of a support system in cooperation with local authorities or tourism associations, funding through cloud funding, or business transfer to new operating bodies, but at this point no specific re-start movement has been confirmed.

How does Charmant Hiuchi deal with snow deficiency and aging?

Charmant Hiuchi is a ski resort located in the Niigata Prefecture, Lake Fish River City West Flying Mountains and extends to the northern edge of the Firewall.

Ski slopes from 500m to 1,009m are 65% of the skiable area is unroomed snow area, which has a national and rare characteristic. The snow is a high-powder snow area. It is known to enjoy the Tree Lan and a maximum of 2,700m long course.

On the other hand, we are also facing challenges such as climate change-related snowflows and a decrease in ski population. 2024-25The season is12The next year from the moon.5It is scheduled for the month, though.2024 year3In the moon, there are also problems with temporary discharge of the Quadlift due to flooding, and the risks associated with the degradation of the facilities are indicated.

Especially this season, unusual high temperatures such as recording 15°C on the mountain top in spring starts affecting snow quality and there is concern for Spring collectors.

On the other hand, in Charmant Hiuchi, we are also working to bring new visitors with flexible measures, including the unique “settling everywhere” that discount items change by residence and the introduction of online flight tickets sales.

Toward future sustainable operation, the continuation of these initiatives will be key to the development and strengthening of annual tourist resources by regional cooperation.

See the information about Charmant Hiuchi

Itigawa Seaside Valley Ski Area is to beined or abolished by 2025

Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Area is a ski resort located in the Niigata Prefecture, Lake River and ranging from 240m to 740m.

The greatest attractions of the Japanese sea, with 360-degree panoramic views from the top and a relaxation toward the sea is not your own experience in any other ski resort!

On the other hand, challenges such as a decrease in ski population, an aging of facilities and snow shortages due to warming are pressing management.

In addition, the overall management guidelines such as public facilities in Tsipras City are clearly stated that after a decrease in user numbers and an increase in maintenance management costs, it is scheduled to decide on consultation with stakeholders, policy including the survival and abolition of ski resort by 2025.

In these, the way to survive will be key to strengthening collective measures such as “NSD Kids Program”, increasing revenue by online sales and co-operation with regional tourism resources.

Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort

The ski resort is located in Fukushima Prefecture, Southern Zhejiang County and is a ski resort that ranges from 838m to 1,200m.

The high quality Powder snow and the stable snow quality of the north-eastern slope are attractive, all 12 courses have been a balanced layout and designed to enjoy a wide range from beginners to advanced.

However, the effects of recent years of climate change have been concerned that snow deficiency and high temperatures in spring will affect business.

In addition, in Southern Canyon City is discussed the re-establishment of the city's ski field and the city owns it.4In the ski field,2The facility.2030As we showed the policy to close at the end of the year, there is a lot of attention gathered on the loss of ski fields.

If the change in demand due to the suspension of neighboring ski resort and a certain number of users are continued, it may have an impact on the durability of ski resort, and the voice of calls for re-examination from within and outside the region is beginning to rise.

Long-term snow shortages and ski population decline are ongoing, and fundamental challenges are needed to be solved. As a future survival approach, efforts to combine attractiveness and profitability will be important, including the fullness of early discount system for seasonal tickets, the expansion of freelance parks, and the strengthening of tourism cooperation with local people.

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[Fukushima Prefecture]Kita Nikko Takahata Snow Paradise 会津高原高田滑場 2031 closure policy, discussing the future of ski resort

The Gohahski resort is a ski resort that stretches its height at about 600m and attracts the high quality Powder snow from the interior.

The characteristics are all.8The longest distance of the course and the longest trail.3.5It is in the downhill of km, with a maximum sliding level from the slowing side for beginners.35You can enjoy up to the highest level.

But now, the decline in ski population and the aging of facilities are pushing management, further influencing snow deficiency and the deterioration of snow quality due to high temperatures in spring, as well as the risk of shortened operating periods.

In addition, the Southern City2024 year12The City Council of the Moon,2031 year3At the end of the month, we showed a policy to close the North Sunlight and Gohand Ski Field along with how many ski stations are located in Zhejiang.

There are various discussions on this policy from within and outside the region, and there is a focus on future response.

However, long-term snow shortages and reduced users remain a challenge. As a way to survive, regional unity efforts such as expanding the reduction measures for lift tickets and strengthening cooperation with local tourism will be key.

Kita Nikko Takahata Snow Paradise 会津高原高田 Ski Course

Fukushima Prefecture: Is the shutdown of the resort now on, what is expected to be reopened?

The 輪ski resort is located within the Fukushima Prefecture, Yemany County猪苗代町若宮・吾妻山国有林内, with a ski resort that stretches around 390m in landscape and attracts many colors of course to enjoy from beginners to advanced.

But now, ski snowboarders are facing complex challenges such as decreased population, snow deficiency due to warming and facilities aging.

In particular, in recent years, the high temperature of spring has also worsened and it is now forced to stop work because the time of operation has become difficult.

In fact,2023-24The season is2024 year3 month15The day was announced and the closure was faster than planned. The opening of the 2024-25 season is not officially announced.

Sustainable operation in such circumstances requires a multicore approach, including the full-fledged family-class events, improving the convenience of online reservations and off-season use by co-operation with regional tourism resources.

Fukushima Prefecture: Grandy Bird Lake Ski Resort 2024-25 is closed and reopened uncertainly

The Grandy Bird Lake Ski Resort is located in the Fukushima Prefecture Rocky County, Sky Village and is a ski resort that stretches from 950m to 1,280m high, with beautiful views of the Bird Lake attractive.

On the other hand, snow shortages due to a decrease in national ski population and warming are pressing management, and the aging of facilities is also a challenge. Although the public facilities are being considered to beined in the city of Tianjin, there is no specific policy for the removal of ski resort at this time.

For the 2024-25 season, the sale is officially announced. This makes the time of re-start uncertain and a sense of disclosure is widening in future operations.

In the future of existence, we believe that the expansion of Kids programmes, improving the convenience of online reservations and pre-payments, and promoting annual use by co-operation with surrounding tourism are key.

The famous ski resort may be disappearing.

That is,
How did you feel?

This time we took the center of Nagano, Nizhny Novgorod and Fukushima.

Each ski resort has its own charm and history, a place that many people have loved.

However, the decline in users, climate change and regional economic changes are now on a big scale.

If you think “you’d like to go one time” ski resort, please take your feet. Your one visit or SNS broadcasting may be a step to change the future of ski resort.

Let us see you again the next time!