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Address

〒 520-0514 1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture

Biwako Valley is conveniently located just 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The resort boasts nine different courses where you can enjoy the superb view of Lake Biwa. In winter, the view from the Biwako Terrace is breathtaking. Have fun with a variety of snow activities for adults, including sledding, ziplining, and snow tubing.

Hot springs

Natural Hot Spring Hiratopia

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Activities

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Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturdays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Public holidays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early morning：-

Night ski：-

Days closed：Open all season

Operations are subject to change due to weather, inspection hours, etc.

Ropeway: Last ascent: 4:00 PM / Last descent 5:00 PM

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 28th to Mar. 23rd (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 520-05141547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

One of the biggest snowparks in the Kansai area! The Biwako Terrace "Café 360" is located here with a magnificent view, and the experience of diving into Lake Biwa is truly breathtaking. The 2-way course designed for everyone is very popular.

Kids’ park

Although the sledding and snow play area is not specifically designed for children, it is available for them to use

Ski lodge

There is no center house, but there is a service desk (information desk) at the bottom of the mountain (ticket office at the ropeway bottom station) and an information desk at the top of the mountain (summit of Mt. Uchimiyama).

Rescue facilities

Ropeway Summit Station

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

GRILL DINING & BAR HALUKA / Ekinaka Kitchen / Bird Castle / Terrace Cafe

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

UnionPay card

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Accepts some barcode payments (Rakuten Pay, PayPay)

Activities

Toboggan Kids’ park

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

Rental items Lessons

Board, boots, skis, poles (1 day)	Adult	USD 40.75
Child	USD 30.56
Board, boots, skis, poles, wear (1 day)	Adult	USD 61.13
Child	USD 44.15
Board 67 (for kids) - 170cm / Short 94cm	Adult	USD 27.17
Child	USD 20.38
Ski boots 15cm - 34cm	Adult	USD 16.98
Child	USD 13.58
Poles	Adult	USD 10.19
Child	USD 10.19
Wear jacket & pants Kids: 80-150 cm, Adults: up to 5L	Adult	USD 30.56
Child	USD 23.77
Jacket only	Adult	USD 20.38
Child	USD 16.98
Pants only	Adult	USD 20.38
Child	USD 16.98

Board, boots (1 day)	Adult	USD 40.75
Child	USD 30.56
1 day: board, boots, wear	Adult	USD 61.13
Child	USD 44.15
Board Kids: 70 - 160cm	Adult	USD 27.17
Child	USD 20.38
Snowboard boots 13.5 - 34cm	Adult	USD 16.98
Child	USD 13.58
Wear set: jacket & pants Kids: 80 - 150cm, Adult: up to 5L	Adult	USD 30.56
Child	USD 23.77
Jacket only	Adult	USD 20.38
Child	USD 16.98
Pants only	Adult	USD 20.38
Child	USD 16.98

Helmet	Adult	USD 13.58
Child	USD 13.58
Snow boots for play 13 - 28cm	Adult	USD 16.98
Child	USD 13.58

morning special (Japanese)	75 min	USD 27.17
Class Lesson (Japanese) 12 years old (up to elementary school)	90 min.	USD 33.96
Skids Class (Japanese) 12 years old (up to elementary school students) JPY 7,500 with ski rental, JPY 9,500 with ski rental & wear rental *Seperate price on weekends and holidays	2h	USD 33.96~
Private Lesson (Japanese) 3 years old to adult	1h	USD 54.34~
Private Lesson (Japanese) 3 years old to adult	90 min	USD 81.50
Private Lesson (English)	1h	USD 67.92~
Private Lesson (English)	90 min	USD 101.89~

1 DAY CAMP (Japanese) Beginner to intermediate (8 years and above). First to second time skiers. For those who cannot stand up on their own, cannot skid sideways and cannot stop.	2h	USD 101.88
LTR STEP1 (Japanese) Beginner to intermediate (8 years and above). First to second time skiers. For those who cannot stand up on their own, cannot skid sideways and cannot stop.	1h	USD 54.34
LTR STEP2 (Japanese) Beginners (8 years and above). For those who have snowboarded 3 to 5 times. Those who can ride sideways but cannot turn left or right with the tip of the board down.	1h	USD 61.13
LTR Kids STEP 1 Lesson (Japanese) Beginners (6 and 7 years old). First time to about 3 times experienced. Those who cannot stand up on their own, slide sideways, or stop.	1h	USD 67.92
LTR Super Kids STEP 1 Lesson (Japanese) Beginners (4 and 5 years old). First time to about 3 times experienced. Those who cannot stand up on their own, skid sideways or stop.	1h	USD 81.50
Level Up Lesson (Japanese) Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	1h	USD 101.88
Private Lesson (1 - 3 students / Japanese) For beginner to intermediate level. JPY 8,000 for 1 person, JPY 14,000 for 2 people, JPY 18,000 for 3 people. 8,000 yen per person for 4 or more people.	1h	USD 54.34~122.26
Private Lesson (1-3 students / Japanese) For beginner to intermediate level, JPY 8,000 for 1 person, JPY 14,000 for 2 people, JPY 18,000 for 3 people. JPY 12,000 per person for 4 or more people.	90min	USD 81.51~169.80

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