World Snowboard Guide 11th edition

Maiko Kohgen Korakuen , Japan

Introduction

15 minutes by bus from Echigo Yuzawa this resort offers all types of riding. There is a pipe, a tiny park and plenty of terrain to keep freeriders happy. Out of the resorts, near to EY station it's perhaps the only one where freeriders could enjoy consecutive days and actually find something different.

Resort Statistics

Lifts

Total Lifts: 14
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 13
Max people per hour: 21,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 15
Longest run: 3.7miles (6km)

Top lift: 920m
Vertical drop: 660m
First lift: 260m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 40%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 20%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  1 Day Pass - 45000
2 Day Pass - 8000
Night Pass - 1800
Lift times:[No information]

Facilities

Night Riding: :  Yes
Snowboard Schools: Until 9.00pm

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.maikokorakuen.co.jp/
Email:info@maikokorakuen.co.jp

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