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Enjoy the snowy landscape at Pine Beak ski resort in Japan with its bustling winter sports center amid beautiful winter scenery and charming chalet.
Enjoy the snowy landscape at Pine Beak ski resort in Japan with its bustling winter sports center amid beautiful winter scenery and charming chalet.
Pine Beak in Japan - a group of people skiing down a snow covered mountain.
Pine Beak in Japan - a man and woman standing in front of a red truck.
Pine Beak in Japan - a view of a ski area with a mountain in the background.
Pine Beak in Japan - two people on skis in the snow.
Scenic view of the Pine Beak ski resort in Sugadairakogen, Japan during winter, highlighted by skiers enjoying the well-groomed slopes amidst the stunning winter landscape.
Stunning wintry scene at Pine Beak, Sugadairakogen, Japan featuring a popular ski resort amidst a beautiful snow-covered landscape, replete with winter sports activities.
Winter sports scene at Pine Beak in Chūbu, Japan with visible ski resort, a functioning ski lift, and a family enjoying skiing.
Winter sports scene at Pine Beak in Nagano, Japan, featuring a chalet nestled amidst a stunning ski resort with mountains in the backdrop.
Winter view at Pine Beak in Japan displaying a busy ski resort with a ski lift traversing the snowy landscape. Stunning, pristine winter scenery is visible, including a chalet in the distance.
Winter view at Pine Beak, Sugadairakogen, with skiers descending the slopes of the ski resort. The landscape is blanketed in snow, framing a cozy chalet nestled amongst the wintry scenery.

Pine Beak Overview

Pine Beak Ski Resort is a picturesque destination, providing an ideal setting for memorable snow experiences. Despite certain amenities only being open on weekends, the resort offers a variety of activities such as sled rentals, perfect for family-friendly fun. The staff are noted for their kindness and the convenience of the park's location and parking facilities adds to the overall positive experience.

The resort is less crowded than others even during holiday periods, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Although the snow quality and run distance may be considered average, the resort is still highly recommended due to the cleanliness and smoothness of the snow. However, it's worth noting that some slopes are often closed to ordinary skiers, as they are rented out for ski teams.

The resort is conveniently located, with clear signage making it easy for first-time visitors to find. The resort tends to attract more experienced skiers, but beginners are also welcome, creating a well-balanced experience for all skill levels. The resort is segmented into different areas, each offering a unique skiing experience. The variety of courses available cater to different skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers.

Despite some weather-dependent limitations, such as lack of snow in the early part of the year, the resort remains a popular choice for many. The courses, although sometimes long and flat, offer a unique skiing experience. The resort is also connected to another ski spot, further expanding the range of skiing options available.

Pine Beak Ski Resort caters to a wide demographic of ski enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced skiers, and even snowboarders. It also offers a range of facilities including rental services, supply stores, and food outlets. Despite some challenges with etiquette around the resort's communal areas, the overall consensus is that Pine Beak Ski Resort offers a enjoyable and diverse skiing experience, leaving visitors keen to return.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

247
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

16.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

6
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
62.0%
Intermediate
26.0%
Expert
12.0%
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 Pine Beak

Where is Pine Beak?

Pine Beak is a ski resort in Chūbu, Sugadairakogen, Ueda, Nagano, Japan, at coordinates 36.5200, 138.3200.

How many lifts does Pine Beak have?

Pine Beak has 6 lifts, serving 16 km of marked runs and 247 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Pine Beak?

Pine Beak has a peak elevation of 1,634 m, a base elevation of 1,252 m and a vertical drop of 382 m.

How is Pine Beak rated?

ShredIndex rates Pine Beak 56.1 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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247 ac

Skiable Terrain

16km

Total Run Distance

6total

Number of Lifts

1634m

Peak Elevation

382m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

148.3cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: March (43.3cm)
7.0cm
Nov
26.0cm
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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