[2025 Gujo ] Travel Guide for Takasu Snow Park (Updated May)

Takasu and Dynaland are neighbors, forming the largest integrated ski area in western Japan. They have the same mountaintop, but have developed different slopes. The official websites of the two ski resorts are interconnected, and both recommend joint tickets for the two ski resorts. The blogger was lucky enough to go skiing at both ski resorts during the Spring Festival this year. Let's make a simple comparison and talk about the experience: 1. Snow trail conditions 1. Number of ski slopes Takashige Ski Resort has 32 ski slopes with a total skiing distance of 43 kilometers; Dynaland Ski Resort has 20 ski slopes, with the longest ski run reaching 4,800 meters. 2. Number of primary courses Beginner Course (30%) at Takashige Ski Resort: mainly gentle slopes, recommended are Beginner Course (3,100 meters) and Panorama Course, suitable for beginners and family tourists; Dynaland Ski Resort has beginner slopes (40%), including the "Panoramic Snow Slope" (3,100 meters) with a gentle slope, suitable for beginners to practice; there is also the "Baboon Parent-Child Park" designed specifically for children, equipped with magic carpets and snow game facilities. 3. Special ski slopes Takasu Ski Resort: Halfpipe track: divided into beginner (3.5 meters high) and advanced (6.5 meters high), it was once the competition venue of the Japan Snowboard Association. Park prop area: Contains more than 30 facilities such as iron bars, diving platforms, wave tracks, etc., suitable for freestyle players. Small forest wild snow area: connected to the snow trail, with a higher safety factor, suitable for beginners to experience wild snow. Dynaland Ski Resort: Half-pipe pool (Japanese Olympic athletes training venue) From the "SORA terrace" on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the sea of ​​clouds and the sunset, and enjoy the view of the Northern Alps while gliding. 2. Cable Car and Ticket Prices 1. Cable Car: Takashige Ski Resort: There are 12 cable cars, including a 15-seater high-speed cable car, covering long-distance ski trails from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain. Dynaland: 5 high-speed cable cars, including a 15-passenger panoramic cable car, which takes 8 minutes to reach the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,550 meters. 2. Ticket price: One-day adult ticket for both ski resorts: approximately 5,900 yen (weekends and holidays) / 4,900 yen (weekdays), child ticket (4 years old - elementary school students): 2,400 yen. One-day ticket for a single ski resort: 4,900 yen for adults, 2,100 yen for children (4-12 years old); Dynaland Ski Resort has a special half-price ticket on Wednesdays, which the blogger happened to enjoy. It is only valid at Dynaland Ski Resort. 3. Coaching Services There are ski schools for both snowboard and ski slopes. Gaojiu's group (4 people) price: half day 18,000, full day 25,000, with two coaches Dynaland group price: 5000/1.5 hours/per person, with one instructor The price for private one-on-one sessions is more expensive and is subject to the price at the ski resort. General group classes can only be taught in Japanese. If English service is required, each group will have to pay an additional 5,000-10,000. Based on the blogger's experience with three ski school coaching teams at two ski resorts, the common points are: all male coaches are over 60 years old and their skills are very good. The difference is: the service attitude of the teachers at the ski schools in Dynaland and Takasu Hall is the best, while the service of a ski school outside Takasu Hall is really not satisfactory. The person in charge first used the reason of insufficient number of coaches to send only one coach in the dual-coach team course, but immediately sent another coach to take the one-on-one high-priced lessons; and also imposed foreign language service fees on the grounds that the blogger was a foreigner, but the actual coach did not speak English, and what's more, skiing lessons can be understood just by watching the movements. This is just my opinion, you can compare it yourself. 4. Transportation Guide 1. Self-driving: From Nagoya, take the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway to Takasu IC, which is about an hour’s drive away. Parking lot: 1,000 yen/day for ordinary cars, 2,000 yen for large buses. 2. Public transportation: Bus: There are tourist buses that go directly to ski resorts from Nagoya, Osaka and other places. JR+Shuttle Bus: Take the JR to Gujo Hachiman Station and then take the shuttle bus (approximately 30 minutes). 5. Surrounding facilities and tips 1. There are hot spring facilities near the ski resort, and there are related recommendation brochures in the ski hall. For example, "Gujo Hachiman Onsen" or "Gero Onsen" 2. The food court in the ski hall offers local specialties such as ramen and Hida beef. I ate there for four days without repeating the same dishes. 3. "TAKASU BEACH CAFÉ" at the top of the snow resort offers Mediterranean-style meals, and the "Ice Beach Cake" is a must-try. 4. Pay attention to the nighttime light show at the ski resort. The U-shaped pool at the ski resort is also a popular check-in spot for photography enthusiasts.

Takasu Skiing Resort is an excellent destination for winter sports enthusiasts! The variety of slopes caters to all skill levels, making it perfect for beginners and advanced skiers alike. The snow quality is superb, ensuring an enjoyable experience on the slopes. The facilities are well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Additionally, the picturesque scenery adds to the overall charm of the resort. After a day of skiing, the cozy lodges and delicious dining options provide a great way to unwind. Overall, Takasu Skiing Resort is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy a fun and memorable skiing experience!

My first skiing was so beautiful ☃️❄️🇯🇵

#0yentripnovember This ski resort is about a 10-minute drive from Takasu IC, and has a large parking lot, making it easy to visit by car! You can take a gondola from the base to the top in one go, and there is a restaurant at the top where you can take a break! It is also connected to the neighboring Dynaland, so if you purchase a joint lift ticket, you can enjoy both ski resorts at the same time! The two resorts together are so large that you can't ski in one day, so if you plan to stay for about two days, you will be able to enjoy all the courses! Please go and try it out! ! 📍 3086-1 Nishihori, Takasu-cho, Gujo-shi, Gifu 🕰️ 8:00-16:30

Takasu Snow Park is a popular ski and snowboard spot in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. The vast slopes have courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and the snow quality is excellent❄️ During the season, the lift tickets and rental fees are reasonable, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy with family and friends all day long. The facility also has a restaurant and rest area, so you can enjoy a hot meal after a tiring day of skiing🍴 This is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy snow activities in a beautiful landscape surrounded by nature. 📍Place name: Takasu Snow Park 📮Address: 3086-1 Nishihori, Takasu-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (varies depending on the season) 💰Average budget: 5,000 yen and up (1-day lift ticket) #0 yen trip November

#FuriTabi The snowboarding trip to Takasu Snow Park was amazing. The vast slopes have a variety of courses for beginners to advanced skiers, and the easy-to-ski snow is a great attraction. The lifts were smooth and we were able to ski a lot. The park area was also well-equipped, and we enjoyed jumping and sliding with friends. For lunch, we enjoyed a hot meal in a mountain hut, and had a fulfilling break. It was a lot of fun surrounded by beautiful nature! However, be careful as there are quite a lot of people on weekends!

#tourism #wintertravel A popular place with lots of snow

#wintertrip Winter is such a great time to travel with friends/ family members. The trip to this snowboard ground is my first time trying this winter sport. I did also spend a little time to visit the Shirakawa-go which is one of the national heritage. As far as I know, winter is the most favorite time of the year here in Japan. Are you planning your trip to Japan this winter? Lemme know ;)