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Iwatake

Iwatake is situated just to the north of Happo One, with superb panoramic views of the Japan Alps. The ski terrain here is of a good standard with long runs, bumps, and plenty of wide-open runs to suit the beginner and intermediate skiers. The mountain also has some good steep pitches to entertain the more demanding of skiers. Iwatake is a popular mountain amongst snowboarders as there are 2 half pipes and a terrain park. Nordic and cross-country skiing is also popular, and there are some enjoyable trails to be found around the base of the resort. The area also boasts some good restaurants and has a very good hot spring, which is to be found just back from the gondola station.

Av.max snow depth - 250cm
Longest Run - 3200meters
Vertical - 559 meters
Course Data:
Novice-30%
Intermediate-50%
Advanced-20%
Halfpipe-Yes
Lifts:
1 Gondola
1 Quad
1 Triple
11 Doubles
3 Singles