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Miyata Kogen

Miyada Village, Nagano Prefecture

宮田高原スキー場　長野県宮田村

Miyata Kogen was a ski area in Miyada Village in the southern region of Nagano Prefecture. At a location 1,650m above sea level, it could only be reached by a long and winding road. The ski area opened in 1970 and closed in 1987. Since closing, the location has been used as a camping site.

Opened
開設		 1970
Closed
 閉設		 1987
Base elevation
標高最低		 1,650m
Top elevation
標高最高		 1,700m
Vertical
標高差		 50m
Steepest slope
最大斜度		 Unconfirmed
Number of courses
コース本数		 2
Longest run
最長滑走距離		 About 400m
Skill level
初級・中級・上級		 Unconfirmed
Ski / board
スキー・ボード		 Unconfirmed
Ski lifts
リフト本数		 3 lifts
Single 　
Ropetow 　
Ropetow 　
The lifts have been removed
Night skiing
ナイター設備		 There was no night skiing at Miyata Kogen

Further Information

  • Miyata Kogen Ski Area opened on 20th December 1970
    　
  • It was located in Miyada Village at an altitude of 1650m
    　
  • The ski area featured one single lift and two simple rope tow lifts in the base area
    　
  • The slope was generally gentle and suitable for beginners and families, according to a 1976 guidebook
    　
  • The charge for the ski lift was 600 yen for 12 rides
    　
  • The rope tows were 30 yen to use
    　
  • The ski school cost 700 yen for the day and 400 yen for a half day
    　
  • Access to the ski area was via a long and winding road which probably put lots of people off
    　
  • The ski area closed in 1987
    　
  • The lifts and ski area facilities were removed
    　
  • Since closing, the location has been used for camping and hiking (and some cows were grazing at one point)
    　
  • The current facility is called Miyata Kogen Camping Ground 宮田高原キャンプ場

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Location
所在地

Reached via a 12km winding mountain road from the valley area of Miyada Village.
About 14km from the Komagane IC exit of the Chuo Expressway.
About 14km from Miyada Station on the Iida Line.
中央自動車道　駒ヶ根ICから的14km
飯田線　宮田駅から的14km

Currently operating ski & snowboard resorts in the region
近隣の運営中のスキー場

All currently operating ski areas in Nagano Prefecture

This page was created in June 2023
Last updated on 17th July 2024
2023年6月 作成 　2024年7月17日 更新