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Banshogahara Overview

Banshogahara Ski Resort is a highly-regarded winter sports destination known for its spectacular views and quality snow conditions, despite occasional operational limitations due to weather. The resort is beloved by both snowboarding and skiing enthusiasts, with many patrons returning after years of absence to experience the thrill of the slopes again.

The resort features two lifts, offering easy access to the top within a 10-minute ride. The slopes are well-maintained, broad and moderately inclined, providing an ideal environment for practicing winter sports. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier or boarder, the long, wide single slope is sure to accommodate your skill level, although it can become slightly slippery during peak times.

Banshogahara boasts an accessible and friendly atmosphere, with kind and helpful local staff working at both the rental and restaurant facilities. The resort's restaurant is particularly praised for its affordable, generous, and delicious offerings. Moreover, the newly constructed rest house provides a spacious and clean space for guests to relax, although mobile reception can be challenging.

The resort is also quite popular among boarders, with approximately 70% of the users being boarders, and 30% skiers. Despite its popularity, it rarely feels overcrowded, even on weekends. Moreover, the resort's parking capacity is ample, accommodating around 60 cars.

Despite having only two lifts, Banshogahara offers a diverse range of experiences. The resort's ski slope design is appreciated for its ability to cater to both technical and trick enthusiasts. The forest course, although occasionally closed, is another highlight visitors look forward to experiencing.

In summary, Banshogahara Ski Resort is a welcoming and versatile winter sports destination that caters to a range of skill levels, offering excellent snow conditions, friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Key insights

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Peak Elevation

1400
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Number of Lifts

2
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Vertical Drop

200
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

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Terrain Difficulty

Expert
23.0%
Intermediate
50.0%
Beginner
26.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Banshogahara

Where is Banshogahara?

Banshogahara is a ski resort in Chūbu, Japan, at coordinates 36.5000, 138.3000.

How many lifts does Banshogahara have?

Banshogahara has 2 lifts, serving 124 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Banshogahara?

Banshogahara has a peak elevation of 1,400 m, a base elevation of 1,200 m and a vertical drop of 200 m.

How is Banshogahara rated?

ShredIndex rates Banshogahara 59.1 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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1400m

Peak Elevation

2total

Number of Lifts

200m

Vertical Drop

1200m

Base Elevation

124 ac

Skiable Terrain

Best Time to Visit

146.6cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: March (43.3cm)
7.0cm
Nov
24.3cm
Dec
41.7cm
Jan
31.2cm
Feb
43.3cm
Mar
10.5cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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