Biwako Valley Ski Resort Guide
Biwako Valley, Japan
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 7km |
| Highest Lift | 1,174m |
| Resort Height | 940m |
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Biwako Valley
The ski area of Biwako Valley is at an altitude of 940m, with 7km of marked runs.
Summary
Biwako Valley has direct access to 7km of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Biwako Valley offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Biwako Valley offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Biwako Valley.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Biwako Valley is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Biwako Valley?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 27 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 979m |
Ski Area Stats
Biwako Valley Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 6km |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 1km |
| Downhill Total Length | 7km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Biwako Valley Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,174m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 940m |
| Resort Altitude (Biwako Valley) | 940m |
| Max Vertical | 234m |
Location and Map
Where is Biwako Valley?
This ski resort is in Niigata, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 11,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Biwako Valley open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
