Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort is a ski resort with excellent access that is directly connected to JR Echigo-Nakazato Station.It is accessible from Tokyo in about two hours by car and about one and a half hours by Shinkansen and train. It is a ski resort with a wide variety of 2 lifts and 1 courses.The wide slopes will satisfy snowboarders of all levels, from steep to gentle slopes, from park rides to powder rides.Not to mention families and young people, it is actually a popular ski resort among powder freaks in recent years.We will delve into the unknown charm of Yuzawa Nakazato.
Click here for the park debut!Freeride park designed to be easy to play
Freeride Park is on the 5th slope on the far left of the slope.Here, we have set up a park that is easy for beginners to advanced players to enjoy. You can play all items in one line with BOX, rail, kicker.The item is designed to be gentle so that even beginners who make their park debut will not get injured.Items will increase in the future depending on the snow conditions.This position, which can be seen from the 1th romance lift, will surely become a remarkable mat if you decide on a cool grab.
Non-compacted snow x terrain Non-compacted snow course where you can fly and play with powder
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort, the biggest attraction is the non-compacted snow course created by the natural terrain.The base of the non-compacted snow course in Yuzawa Nakazato is different from the usual ski resort course, and it is a complicated terrain that already has undulations without snow.When it snows there, it quickly transforms into a non-compacted natural terrain park.Falling, up, and mash and snowboarders will be a freeride paradise full of coveted playable terrain.There are 6 non-compacted snow courses in Yuzawa Nakazato.A giant course where you can enjoy changing the slope from the top to the bottom if you have a wide powder burn.A dynamic course with undulations and many falling spots.Anyway, if you want a powder ride with a sense of speed, choose Challenge Burn in front of the center house with a slope.You can play in various ways on each non-compacted snow course.Moreover, 6 out of 5 courses can be turned with one lift.If you slip on the non-compacted snow course from the beginning of the morning, your feet will surely become fluffy.A snow-packed car with a winch, a secret weapon, will also be introduced this season.This made it possible to put a snow-packed vehicle on a non-compacted snow course on a steep slope.Due to Nakazato's steep slopes and abundant terrain, cracks sometimes appeared on the slopes at the end of the season, but this was resolved by the introduction of a snow-packed car.You can enjoy the perfect non-compacted snow course until the end of the season.
The charm of Yuzawa Nakazato recommended by Atsushi Ishikawa
"I used to think that it was a slope for families and beginners, but when I skated this time, I realized that the non-compacted snow course is quite interesting. Of course, the gentle slopes are substantial and families and beginners can also enjoy it. Actually, the non-compacted snow course seems to be quite interesting. This time there were places where there was no snow, but there were a lot of terrains that I could really play everywhere. However, you can do that at Yuzawa Nakazato. This slope, which is a fusion of natural terrain and non-compacted snow, is definitely recommended for those who want to play with powder and terrain. "
Enjoy a hot pot to share and eat with your friends
For lunch, click here, "Laughing"!The takoyaki restaurant "Smile Tako" on the mountain terrace, which is located in front of the parking lot and slopes, is a healthy takoyaki that is not fried in oil, which is popular in Tokyo.You can enjoy a wide variety of takoyaki with a wide variety of flavors.The most recommended restaurant is the onion salted takoyaki with plenty of green onions.The crispy green onions and the refreshing salt sauce are a perfect match. Next to "Laughing", you can also eat crepes that are irresistible to sweethearts.For those who want to eat more, there is also a regular meal menu such as cutlet curry and Niigata's specialty Tare cutlet bowl.On sunny days, you can rest at the table outside the mountain terrace while talking with your friends.At the central ski center, you can enjoy a wide selection of meals.This season's favorite is the seafood jjigae pot. The amount is a little large for one person, so it is recommended to share it with two people.It is a dish with spicy seasoning and ingredients with plenty of seafood and vegetables.Besides, there are many delicious menus such as curry, bowls, and pasta, so be careful not to overeat.
A new experience you haven't seen yet on a fulfilling non-compacted snow course
"I want to come back again when it snows," said the two riders who participated this time.While riding the lift, the spots they were aiming for were endless, saying, "I think I can play over there."I want to visit as soon as the non-compacted snow course opens in the best condition.Yuzawa Nakazato, which has a low ski resort suspension rate due to the wind-resistant terrain, may be open only here even when other ski resorts are closed due to strong winds.In such a case, you can enjoy powder riding to your heart's content in the finest powder heaven.Let's check the information of Yuzawa Nakazato frequently even on a bad day.
The potential of Yuzawa Nakazato is still unknown, and anyone can enjoy it, whether it's a family, a beginner, or a powder freak.You can also heal your tiredness at the free rest area and large communal bath, and the facilities are substantial.If you read this, you should be starting to worry about Yuzawa Nakazato.The rest is staring contest with the weather map.If you know that the powder will fall, the destination will be ... Yuzawa Nakazato!
About Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort
Interview shooting date: January XNUMX-XNUMX, XNUMX
Rider: Atsushi Ishikawa / Masataka Mitsuhisa
Text: FREERUN editorial department Haneda
Photo: ALI
