Target period: Article that reorganizes the selection method. Examples of facilities are introduced in the video released in December 2024

Even at popular ski resorts, the points you will be satisfied with will vary depending on who you go with and what you want to enjoy. Before deciding what is best, decide your priorities.

Hello everyone! I'm Naoki, a ski slope VTuber!

"Don't go" in the original video is an expression that means that once you go, you'll get hooked. This is not a plan to choose bad ski resorts.

This time, we will reorganize the introduction of those 20 facilities into 5 axes for choosing your destination.

Before comparing ski resorts, decide on one thing to prioritize.

Your prioritiesWhat to check firstExamples from the video
Enjoy the snowSnow on the day and availability of slopes you want to ski onKamui Ski Links
Practice repeated runsCourse slope/length/lift rotation methodNomugi Toge・Oze Iwakura
Keep your companions happy tooOptions such as beginner courses and snow playMinakami Kogen
Enjoy time after skiingLodging, hot springs, eating and drinking, and transportation on footNozawa Onsen
Make regular visits easierAbility to travel from home and return homeDecide whether to go for a day or stay

Even though all of them are important, if you can't decide on a plan, first choose the one thing you can't compromise on.

It's easier to consider locations that meet those conditions and then compare them with the remaining conditions.

For example, on days when you want to go out for snow and days when you want to practice for just half a day, you don't need to choose the same destination.

As your purpose changes, your first choice will also change.

If snow is your priority, check out the introduction to Kamui and the slope of the day

Headline screen of a video introducing ski slopes where snow is a priority

It's a ski resort that I often feature on my channel, which makes you want to go for the good snow.

Snow characteristics
In the video, we introduced the snow quality of Kamui Ski Links and the appeal of enjoying the powder.
Runs
However, just because a place has a reputation for having good snow quality doesn't mean it will have fresh snow on the day you go or which slopes you can ski on.

Also consider whether you want to ski on compacted or uncompacted snow.

For those who prioritize snow, in addition to the popularity and area of the facility, check the snow on the day and the area you are aiming for.
If you do it in that order, you'll get closer to the glide you're expecting.

If you prioritize practice, choose versatility and ease of laps like Oze Iwakura

Headline screen of a video introducing the slopes if you prioritize practice

Oze Iwakura introduced a video about the long course and the variety of courses from intermediate to advanced.

Meanwhile, Nomugi Toge mentions a long course and a repeatedly slippery layout.

For those who want to practice, "spacious" is not necessarily the only condition.

How you use your skiing time also depends on whether it's easy to return to the slope that suits you and how many courses you can choose from on that lift.

Is it a day to enjoy a long run, or a day to try a turn on the same slope?
If you decide in advance and then look at the course map, it will be easier to incorporate the attractions of the facilities into your schedule.

If you prioritize companions, include things other than skating, like Minakami Kogen

Headline screen of a video introducing the slopes if you give priority to your companions

Minakami Kogen is a resort that introduces fun activities other than skiing, such as dog sledding and a kids park, in videos.

The facilities required will differ depending on whether you are going on a trip with only people skating or if you are also going on a trip with people who are not yet skating.

Please list things that your companions would like to use first, such as child experiences, places to rest, rentals, schools, etc.

You may not be able to judge the satisfaction level of a trip just by evaluating it as ``enjoyable for advanced skiers.''

There's no need for everyone in the family to ski courses of the same difficulty.
If you can think about how to meet up and take breaks, it will be easier to combine the fun of each.

If you prioritize staying, check the time after skiing like Nozawa Onsen

Headline screen of a video introducing ski slopes if you prioritize your stay

Nozawa Onsen is a ski resort that I personally particularly like.
In the video, we introduced that in addition to the course and snow, you can also enjoy the hot spring town and outdoor baths.

If you're staying for several days, it's not just the size of the slopes, but also dinner, hot springs, and transportation from your hotel that are part of your trip.

Having something to do after you finish skiing is a value that is hard to see when comparing day trips.

A scene from the video introducing Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

On the other hand, if your goal is to practice for a short period of time, you don't need to prioritize the same conditions.
Simply determining whether your plans are for a day trip or a trip will change the basis of your comparison.

If you prioritize access, think not only about the time to go but also about the time you return.

The video introduces a variety of destinations, including facilities close to the interchange and facilities heading toward high-altitude mountains.

However, being close to a certain area is not the same as being easy to get to from your home.

Let's line up the departure, arrival, ski start, and return times.
This will tell you whether you will have enough time on-site for the content you want to skate.

It is also important not to judge conditions such as snowy roads or suspension of service based solely on distance numbers.

[Summary] Read the rankings to suit your schedule

  • Decide what is most important to you first: snow, course, companions, accommodation, and access.
  • Even if the facility is the same, the attraction will be different depending on whether you are practicing or going on a family trip.
  • The facility introduction in the video is helpful for making decisions. Please double check the business hours on the day you go and your terms of use.

I would be happy if you could find a place from my list that you can choose not just because it's popular, but because it fits what you want to do this time.

Source videos and information dates

Source video:Never go to ski field vs. Never go to ski field(YouTube release date: December 29, 2024)

Presenter and original article concept: Naoki.
The main text has been organized with headings, paragraphs, and terminology based on the original video's explanation and impressions.
Prices, business days, benefits, and facility plans are information for the above period.

Please check the official information for each facility before using.