Popular Snow Resort Tourist Destination Near Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture”Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort”
Where in Japan can you enjoy snow sightseeing really easily?
The Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort! Located near the city of Kanazawa; also known as the “Samurai Town”!Ichirino is located in the center of Japan, just one hour from Komatsu Airport by shuttle bus!
Ichirino is the closest ski area to an airport in all Japan!
The shuttle bus is reservation-only, and it runs every day.
Therefore, you can easily get to a ski field just by making a reservation on the internet. No need to use a travel company!
People who don’t ski can also enjoy themselves at Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort: it’s known as Japan’s most suitable ski resort for snow sightseeing.
Here are the seven reasons why…
◆Special Features of the Hakusan ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area
1.With a name that means “white mountain,” Hakusan is in one of the few areas in Japan that experiences heavy snowfall.
Ishikawa Prefecture is one of the top ten snowfall areas in Japan. Every year, from late November until late March (about four months), snow falls almost every day. Because of this, you can almost always see beautiful white snow falling from the sky, and there is always a high chance of getting virgin snow. In fact, you will sometimes even experience a mighty blizzard!
2. Easy access is available via shuttlebus from Kanazawa City station and Komatsu airport.
Hakusan ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area is famous for having very easy transportation service from the airport to the slopes. For the entire ski season, from November until March, there is a direct shuttle bus service from Komatsu airport to the Hakusan ski area! Moreover, on weekends and holidays, there is also direct bus service from Kanazawa City station, so the Hakusan ski area is easy to access even on snowy days.Kanazawa & Komatsu airport Access >>
3.Great kids packages!
Here at Hakusan ski area, we are proud to have one of the largest ski resort kid’s parks in all of Japan.We have such fun snow activities as sledding, snowman making, and snowball fight parties, all of which take place in a safe and protected area. Our kid’s park is also stocked with many special toys for playing in the snow, and our snow is perfect for this kind of play, much easier to pack than the snow in places like Hokkaido or Nagano.
4.Fully equipped with ski rentals and ski school facilities, so even first time skiers can have a good time!
Everything you will need is available for rental: we have skis, snowboards, as well as snowsuits and other equipment to keep your entire body warm! As such, you can come here with just about nothing and still have a great time! And it is always possible to take ski and snowboard lessons, even without a reservation!
5.Fulfilling restaurant
There are five different restaurants within the ski area, so it is easy to get off the slopes and order a fulfilling meal. In addition to popular Japanese foods like “ramen” and “Japanese-style curry,” our menu is also rich with the traditional local cooking of Hakusan City.
6.Close to such popular tourist destinations as Kanazawa and Shirakawa township!
We are close to Kanazawa, where you will find such tourist attractions as Kenroku Gardens, Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Ninja Temple, and many more! We are also close to Shirakawa township, a world heritage site where you can experience a town in the style of medieval Japan. In short, you can enjoy tourism and snowy adventures on the same vacation!
7.Gondola ride offers aerial exploration of a white world!
We also offer a gondola ride, so even those who do not want to ski or snowboard can enjoy the beautiful scenery of a world wrapped in snow! There is also a restaurant at the top of the gondola, so you can have a meal or just relax before the superb view. Also, from the top of the mountain, there is a charming three kilometer long ski course specifically designed for beginners.◆Here are some of the snow activities you can enjoy at Hakusanoichirino:
Snowman making, the most common snow activity in Japan!
A battle with snowballs! Snowball fight!
Seven different ski and snowboard courses to choose from, with difficulties ranging from beginners to expert.
Pure white fluffy snow that you can dive into!
Snap a picture in a blizzard!
◆You will also receive utterly fulfilling service at Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan!
■One minute walk from the ski area!
Roan Hotel is within easy walking distance from Hakusanichirino Hot Spring Ski Area, an optimal location for those who want to enjoy a ski or snowboard vacation in Japan.
■Polite, English speaking staff!
Many of the staff at Roan are proficient in English, so they are able to offer excellent support for the duration of your stay. Guests come to stay here from all kinds of foreign countries: Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, China, Korea, Australia, America, England, France, Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Russia, Switzerland, Spain…
■ Free Wi-Fi service, so you can always connect to the internet!
Whether in the lobby or in your room, you can access the hotel’s free Wi-Fi service from all areas.
■Free snowshoes, as well as a lot of other equipment for playing in the snow, all available for use!
You are free to borrow shoes for your children to play in the snow, or larger boots for adults, as well as sleds and other equipment to help you enjoy the snow! Alternatively, you can rent the “air board,” a popular inflatable sled, for ¥1,000/hour.
■There are special package deals combining lift ticket and accommodation!
In order to enjoy skiing and snowboarding, you will need to use the lifts and gondolas. Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan offers a special “one day lift ticket and accommodation package deal,” so you can get a lift ticket at an extremely cheap price! This lift ticket can even be used the day you arrive!
■ The thrill of winter: looking at snow while sitting in an open-air Hot Spring!
In the winter season, from December until March, you can enjoy looking at the beautiful snow from an open-air Hot Spring with tatami flooring.Spa >>
■Private bath for use by families and sweethearts! Very popular!
Embarrassed at the idea of appearing naked in front of strangers? Want to enjoy the pleasures on a hot spring together with your family or your sweetheart? No problem! For this kind of overseas guest, there are two different kinds of private bath: a Japanese cypress bathing room, and a stone open-air Hot Spring. Moreover, for those guests who want to have a real Japanese-style experience, Roan hotel offers the chance to drink sake from a special Japanese barrel while sitting in the hot spring!Spa >>
■Change into the traditional Japanese “yukata”
Those foreign guests who want a taste of authentic Japanese feeling can change into a “yukata,” a traditional Japanese kind of clothing. This is also very popular! You can choose from an array of splendid yukatas, each with its own rich design. Take some pictures and show off to your friends!
■A meal experience unavailable anywhere else: the traditional Japanese hearth!
Roan Hotel also offers traditional Japanese food in a traditional Japanese house, built over 100 years ago. Get the feeling of authentic Japan by eating traditional charcoal cooking while sitting around the old style hearth. Hakusan’s own special Hida beef, wild plants and organic vegetables, river rish, venison: Roan Hotel offers a taste experience you simply cannot get anywhere else!Cuisines >>
■A quiet hotel in the rich nature of mountain and countryside
When you think of a trip to Japan, perhaps you have an image of the busy streets of Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Osaka? This hotel is situated within an expansive natural area that has been designated as a special ecological park by UNESCO. Here, you can experience a different side of Japan: a healing journey into the richness of nature.■FAQ
Q：When is ski resort open?Usually, it is open from the third or forth Saturday of December to around 10th of March.
There is a possibility that opening time is extended depending on the snow.
Q：How can I rent a ski, board, and ski-wear?
Please go to a rental shop nearby.
Reservation is not needed.
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Q：Can I arrange a ski school?
We do not arrange on behalf of you.
Please apply for a ski school at the ski resort in the morning of the day you join.
<Kuroyuri ski school>http://kuroyuri.jp/lesson/lesson_time/lesson_time.html
Q：Can I use only onsen?
Yes. Our operation time is from 11am to 8pm.
Reservation is not needed for the large public bath.The price is 700 yen for adults and 400 yen for children.
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Q：Can I use only private bath?
Yes. It is on reservation basis, so please tell us the time you would like to use by email.
We take a reservation 3 days before you use.The price is 2900 yen for group.( 50-minute sessions on the hour )
<detail info>https://ichirino.jp/lg_en/spa/
Q：Can I use only restaurant?
Yes. It is on a reservation basis, so please contact us by email.
There is a plan which includes a rest at a guest room, onsen, and meal as a set as well for a day-trippers other than only meal plan.
<day use plan>https://ichirino.jp/dayplan/
Q：Is it possible to master skiing in a day?
It takes time to master ski/ snow board.
You will get better fast if you join the ski school.
Please do not purchase a lift ticket, and start practicing how to walk on snow with ski if you are a beginner.
Q：Can I play with snow other than skiing?
Yes. We recommend Kids Park if you are here with children.
There is a park that you can play in the snow for free too.
We lend you snow-play goods for free at this building.
◆How to access the Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area
■From Tokyo’s Haneda Airport:
Using such internal carriers as JAL or ANA, get a flight from Haneda airport to Komatsu airport. From Komatsu airport, take the special shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to the Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area, and get off at the final destination, Ichirino. This journey will take a minimum of two hours.* The “special shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area” accepts reservations up to five days in advance, and costs ¥1,700. (You can make your reservation by contacting Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan.)
*There is also a direct shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to Kanazawa station. This runs everyday and costs ¥1130. No reservation is required.
■From Tokyo station:
Take the JR Bullet Train (Shinkansen) to Kanazawa station. From Kanazawa station, take a public transport bus to Sena station. There is free pickup to the Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area from Sena station. This journey will take a minimum of four and a half hours.*The pickup at Sena station requires reservation. Please make reservations by contacting Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan.
■ From Osaka station:
Take JR express train to Komatsu station. From Komatsu station, take the city bus to Komatsu airport, and then take the special shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to the Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area. Get off at Ichirino, the final stop. This journey will take a minimum of six hours.* The “special shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area” accepts reservations up to five days in advance, and costs ¥1,700. (You can make your reservation by contacting Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan.)
*There is also a direct shuttle bus from Komatsu airport to Kanazawa station. This runs everyday and costs ¥1130. No reservation is required.
■From Nagoya station:
Take the JR Bullet Train (Shinkansen) to Kanazawa station. From Kanazawa station, take the public transport bus to Sena station. From Sena station, there is free pickup to Ichirino Hot Spring Ski Area. This journey will take a minimum of five hours.*The pickup at Sena station requires reservation. Please make reservations by contacting Ichirino Plateau Hotel Roan.
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