Kiroro Snow World, Japan resort riding page

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Freeriding

Freeride terrain at Kiroro is reasonable. Be sure to head up Nagamine Peak and ride Powder Line when it's fresh, quick though as this is popular with the locals. Or if you're keen for something a little steeper take the gondola up to Asari Peak and crank it down the C Course. You will see some nice tree riding options at Kiroro with some fun little pillow drops. Like most resorts in Japan, riding the trees is not officially allowed although the patrol staff here have some discretion and will leave you alone if you look like you can handle it - just watch out for the flat sections, they creep up on you fast.

Freestylers

Freestyle terrain at Kiroro is more limited. They have a variable terrain park, seemingly at it's best in spring time, with a balanced mixture of jumps and rails. The park is visible from the base area and can be accessed from the Center Express lift. Unfortunately there's no half pipe to be found here, nevertheless when exploring the rest of the resort you'll come across some fun banks plus the odd tree jib and pillow drop to entertain you.

Pistes

The pistes (or courses as they're known in Japan) are good. They're long and wide, varying in pitch, well groomed and most of them finish at a high-speed lift. If you like to carve up the trails you'll be guaranteed to get your quota's worth here.

Beginners

Beginners have a small 2-man lift at the base area accessing a nice slope for getting the basics, after which there are many choices to progress on to. There's a good ski school here but if you're planning on having a lesson you'll need to book one week in advance to ensure you get an English speaking instructor.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: November - May
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 8
Max people per hour: 15,600
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 21
Total ride area: 110ha
Longest run: 4kms

Top lift: 1180m
Vertical drop: 610m
First lift: 570m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
1 day adult: ¥4700
2 days adult: ¥9000
Lift times:8.30am - 7pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 13m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: Group lessons from ¥4200
Private lessons from ¥18900
*English available in private lessons only
Snowboard Hire: Adult full day: ¥5,000
Child full day: ¥4,000
Night Riding: : Available 4.30pm till 7pm.