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.
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Average max snow depth
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250 cm
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Longest Run
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3200 meters
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Vertical Drop
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599 meters
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Beginner
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30%
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Intermediate
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50%
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Advanced
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20%
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Halfpipe
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Yes
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Lifts
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1 Gondola, 1 Quad, 1 Triple, 11 Doubles, 3 Singles
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