Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area – Overview
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area is a small hill but packed with lots of activities for the entire family. Probably not for the expert, off-piste seeking snowboarder or skier.
Is Night Skiing Available?
Ski Season Length & Hours of Operation
This resort is generally open from the middle or latter half of Dec to the latter half of March. In the 23/24 ski season, it was open from Dec 23 to Mar 24. It is open from 0900hrs to 1600hrs Friday to Sunday with Monday to Thursday closed, however, it is open every day over the New Year’s holidays; it was open from Dec 22 to Jan 8. Best to check directly with the ski mountain if you plan to visit over the New Year’s holidays.
Park, Off Piste and Other Attractions
If you purchase a lift (see right labelled ペアリフト310m) or snow escalator (see right labelledスノーエスカレーター) ticket, you can use tubing, snow racers, and snow striders for an additional 500 yen! Use the snow play area for sledding.
Tateshina also has a great onsen and it is just a short walking distance from the ski slopes. A great way to relax your aching muscles after skiing. Check it out here (スパリゾート 鹿山の湯).
The onsen is open from 1200hrs to 2200hrs expect on Monday and Friday in which they open from 1400hrs.
Rentals
There is a good range of rentals covering all activities. They have skis, snowboards, poles, gloves, ski and snowboard wear, boots, snow boots, snowshoes, sleds, helmets. You can rent individual items or sets. You can rent for half a day, a full day or even 2 days and more. Check out their rentals here.
Ski & Snowboard Schools
2- and 4-hour lessons are offered for kids (ages 4 to 6), elementary school students, private lessons and even small groups. Also be sure to check out our tips for new skiers here.
Where to eat?
The main restaurant is “Beans“. They seem to have mostly Japanese food like ramen, Japanese curry, udon and soba, however, they also have pasta and hamburgers. Kids’ meals are also available. There are more places to choose from though.
Parking
unknown but looking at the map, should not be a problem. Most resorts offer free 24 hours parking.