Ski areas from Japan’s past 過去の日本のスキー場を懐かしむ

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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  • 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

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