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Saku Ski Garden PARADA

Japan's only ski resort with direct access via a highway escalator.

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Last update : 18 Jan 2024

Head Editor : 株式会社　平尾山観光

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Saku Ski Garden PARADA is unique in Japan for its direct access from the Joshinetsu Expressway Saku Plateau Smart IC and Saku Plateau PA 2nd parking lot via a huge escalator. This ski resort is the only one in Japan where you can enter directly from a highway.

With a dedicated parking lot that accommodates 1,500 vehicles, all for free, and a sunny weather rate of over 90%, the stable slope condition maintained by artificial snowfall machines is also a reassuring aspect for visitors.

True to its aim of being "Japan's most family and beginner-friendly ski resort," it has newly opened a beginners' exclusive practice slope and a school-exclusive slope this season. The resort offers extensive school lessons, with daily high-quality instruction from top-level instructors. Additionally, one of the largest indoor kids' lands in Japanese ski resorts has also been newly introduced. This all-weather kids' land allows infants and toddlers to play safely, regardless of the weather.

Also on site is "Hirao Onsen Miharashinoyu," allowing you to warm up in a day-use hot spring after enjoying skiing.

Highlights

Direct entry from the Saku Plateau PA 2nd parking lot via a huge escalator.
Free parking available for 1,500 vehicles.
Renewed with beginner-exclusive practice slopes and school-exclusive slopes, catering to families and beginners.
All-weather indoor kids' land suitable for infants and toddlers.
Day-use hot spring facility on site for a relaxing experience after skiing.

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Beginner-friendly slopes at North PARADA are ideal for comfortably getting used to the snow.
Newly opened indoor kids' land! Outdoor kids' land has also been expanded by 1.8 times.
"Hirao Onsen Miharashinoyu" in South PARADA offers views of Mt. Tateshina, the Yatsugatake mountain range, and the Alps.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

Sorry, we don’t.

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

Yes, it is.

Do you have rental snowboards, ski boards?

Yes we do.

Are there any smoking areas?

Yes.

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

Yes, it is.

Can I reach the resort without snow tires?

It depends on the weather of the day, but as it is a ski resort, it's advisable to always have chains in your trunk just in case.

Is it okay to rent equipment without reservation?

Compared to other ski resorts, we have plenty available, so it should be fine. However, pre-ordering on the PARADA official website is convenient and recommended.