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A snowboarder navigating down the smooth, snowy slopes of Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan during the chill winter season.
A snowboarder navigating down the smooth, snowy slopes of Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan during the chill winter season.
A winter scene at Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise showcasing a skier and a snowboarder in action. A ski lift can be seen in the background, amidst the snow-covered setting.
Stunning winter landscape in Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise, featuring a majestic mountain covered in snow with a charming chalet nestled at its base.

Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise Overview

Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise is a top-rated ski resort that offers an exceptional skiing and snowboarding experience. The resort offers a wide variety of runs ranging from beginner-friendly green runs to challenging black slopes, accommodating skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The snow conditions are consistently well-maintained, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride down the slopes.

The resort’s lift system is highly efficient, with a multitude of lifts providing easy access to higher slopes. Visitors frequently commend the resort's affordable lift pass prices and the unique QR code system for lift pass acquisition. The resort also offers a myriad of services and amenities such as free on-snow board waxing, multiple dining options, and ample parking areas. A notable highlight is the resort's night games, which run until 22:00, and the beautifully lit igloo-like globes available for rent.

Inawashiro Ski Paradise is not just about skiing and snowboarding. Visitors can also enjoy special events like sunrise skiing on Sunday mornings and spectacular fireworks displays from late December to early January. Additionally, the resort offers various amenities such as rental shops for skiing and snowboarding gear, and an onsen for relaxation after a day on the slopes. The resort's fan club offers additional perks such as discounts and updates on special events.

However, a few areas for improvement have been noted by visitors. These include the need for more ticket purchasing windows to reduce wait times and some concerns about the training of certain staff. The food quality and variety in the cafeteria have also received mixed reviews.

Despite these minor issues, the overall consensus among visitors is that Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise is a fantastic destination for both skiing and snowboarding. Its wide range of slopes, well-maintained snow conditions, and variety of amenities make it an ideal choice for individuals, groups, and families seeking a memorable snow adventure.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

266
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

14.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

11
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
89.0%
Intermediate
11.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise

Where is Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise?

Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise is a ski resort in Inawashiro, Yama District, Fukushima, Japan, at coordinates 37.5800, 140.0900.

How many lifts does Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise have?

Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise has 11 lifts, serving 14 km of marked runs and 266 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise?

Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise has a peak elevation of 1,249 m, a base elevation of 698 m and a vertical drop of 551 m.

How is Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise rated?

ShredIndex rates Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Snow Paradise 54.6 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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266 ac

Skiable Terrain

14km

Total Run Distance

11total

Number of Lifts

1249m

Peak Elevation

551m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

281.4cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (89.3cm)
19.4cm
Nov
65.7cm
Dec
89.3cm
Jan
60.0cm
Feb
51.8cm
Mar
16.6cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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