Mt.Tomamu, Japan
Resort life
Tomamu town isn't really a 'town', as most Westerners would know it. It's basically a resort complex with a nice selection of hotels, self-contained apartments, restaurants and leisure facilities. Head to the Viz Spa House after a hard days riding and relax in the wave pool or spa baths. Also take some time to explore the wonders of the Ice Village - an incredible selection of igloo-style sculptures that includes a bar! Like most Japanese resorts, but unlike those in Europe, the same company that runs the mountain owns the whole resort complex as well. This has its down sides but it does mean you can find some reasonably priced package deals.
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Food here can be a little pricey, although the selection of eating establishments is reasonable. Within the area known as Forest Mall you will find a good seafood restaurant under the name of Ippuku, or an interesting mix of offerings at Yamase - try the Chicken in Japanese Plum Sauce for a tasty starter. If you're keen to sample some traditional Japanese cuisine and culture head to the Matsuriya for an entertaining evening of good food, Japanese beer and performance dancing - it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Unfortunately the breakfast options at Tomamu are not quite as extensive. You are limited to just two options and they're located at either end of the resort complex.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Tomamu is pretty much non-existent. There is the odd bar in some of the hotels, but they're really just a 'sit-down-and-relax' kind of place and are rather over-priced. If you're looking for good party resort Tomamu is not the one to choose.
Accomodation
Accommodation options at Tomamu Resort are reasonable. As mentioned previously the whole resort is all owned by the same company, so most accommodation prices come with lift tickets and breakfast included. A standard twin/double room costs about ¥12,600 per night, per person and comes with breakfast and plus 2 days of lift tickets. You can find some more inexpensive options on a web site called Rakuten, with the cheapest room at the cheapest period costing around ¥8,500.
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: November - April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 9
Cable cars: 0
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 8
Drag lifts: 0
Other lifts: 0
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 19
Total ride area: 440ha
Longest run: 4.5kms
Top lift: 1085m
Vertical drop: 492m
First lift: 593m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 35%
Red runs: 35%
Black runs: 30%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1 day: ¥4,800
2 days: ¥9,000
Lift times:9am till 4pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 8m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Burton LTR programme available from ¥7000
Snowboard Hire:
1 day: ¥4900
2 days: ¥7600
3 days: ¥10300
4 days: ¥13000
5 days: ¥15700
Night Riding: :
Night riding available on the smaller peak till 7pm every day
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Only available four days per season. You get about five runs for ¥70,000. Tomamu also provides Cat Boarding every weekend for ¥25,000
Snowmobiles:
Several courses available: 2km for ¥2,100, 5km for ¥3,150, 8km for ¥4,200, 10km for ¥4,250
Further information
Something for almost every type of rider
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ON THE SLOPES: Great snow and options aplenty
OFF THE SLOPES: No nightlife but great for families
MONEY WISE: Not bad, but not great either
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Some
TREE RUNS:Yes
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