REPORT

As we move further into the spring season, the roads are no longer icy, driving is fun and stress-free, you can enjoy corn snow groomers in the morning, have a leisurely lunch at the base, and then head out to see the cherry blossoms. Incidentally, the cherry blossoms around Matsumoto Castle are expected to start blooming on 4/4 (Fri.), with full bloom predicted around 4/11 (Fri.). Skies were calm and temperatures were pleasantly warm this morning, a stark contrast to yesterday’s strong winds.
[Oya-no-hara Slope]

The surfaces of the Oya-no-hara and Karamatsu slopes had softened, with loose granular snow grooming that was easy to carve on. The slopes had a lively and friendly atmosphere, with families and groups of beginners enjoying the spring conditions. A mother from Tokyo shared, “Three generations of our family came out to ski together. Right now, grandpa is giving my child (pictured, back left) a serious ski lesson!”
[Oya-no-hara Slope]

The top of the Han-no-Ki Slope (pictured) had a moderately soft, groomed granular snow base, while the mid to lower sections featuring a loose, granular surface (pictured). I spoke with a father from Fukuoka (pictured, left) who shared, “This is my first time skiing at Tsugaike, and I flew in for this trip. The soft snow makes for an easy and enjoyable ride!”
[Han-no-ki Slope]

I ran into the owener of steak restaurant NIKU-Masa (pictured), who epitomized the mellow morning vibe. He reminded me that he’s a fan of Snownavi, and added, “The weather is really warm this morning.” In fact, the forecast is calling for summer-like temperatures, reaching 25°C in Nagano City and 24°C in Matsumoto City—typical highs for mid-May to early June. Meanwhile, at Tsuga-no-mori, the course for the “BANKED SLALOM TGK” event on 4/5 (Sat.) has been completed and is now open to the public.
[Han-no-ki Slope]

＊The Tsugaike lift operation schedule for the remainder of the season can be found here.

[Tsugaike Kogen Details on 3/27 (Thu.)]
*All Courses are OPEN!
*Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00 a.m.-) and totally 12 lifts
*Fees … 3/17- Spring Season Discount 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY5,500, Elementary School Students JPY3,400

*Printable Rental Discount Coupons!
Carving Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY3,000 / Outerwear JPY2,500!
Carving Ski・Snowboard High Performance Model Rental JPY500 OFF!
Kid’s Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY2,500 / Outerwear JPY1,500!

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reported by Snownavi