A 13-course Gifu highland resort with one of Japan's biggest terrain parks and a 400m-wide beginner slope.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 12°C, wind 4 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Why Washigatake White Pia Takasu
A 13-course Gifu highland resort with one of Japan's biggest terrain parks and a 400m-wide beginner slope.
Gifu highland ski area with 13 courses including 400m-wide beginner slope. Large terrain park with 20+ features over 1,200m. Hot spring and ramen restaurant.
Terrain in detail
MellowCruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
22
Cruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Northern Alps — frequent maritime storms.
Heavier, frequent storm cycles — deep refills, denser snow.
6.5
m~
per season
Regular storm cycles
Expert runs
13 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
495m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
—
Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Yes
Tagged for proper tree runs.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain
Getting there
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Direct bus from Nagoya; car via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway
Drive
Direct bus from Nagoya; car via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway
Direct bus from Nagoya; car via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. Approx. 2.5 hours from Nagoya Centrair (NGO) by car.
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