Karuizawa Snow Resort is one of the nearest ski-resort from Tokyo. It takes about one hour from Tokyo, by Shinkansen. There are about 10 different courses from beginners to experts. The season starts from November to April. The highest altitude is about 1,155m and the bottom is 955m. The longest course is about 1,200m long. There are rental ski and snowboarding gear shops. 50% of the courses are for the beginners and 20% is for the experts. So, you can enjoy many different levels of the ski.

Courses
Kurinoki Course: 380m long, ave. 8 degrees, maximum 12 degree
Family Course: 600m long, ave. 11 degree, maximum 16 degree
Prince Course: 400m long, ave. 10 degree, maximum 13 degree
Mominoki Course: 400m long, ave. 8 degrees, maximum 12 degree
Usagiyama Course: 550m long, ave. 8 degrees, maximum 15 degree
Parallel Course: 800m long, ave. 11 degree, maximum 17 degree
Panorama Course: 1,000m long, ave. 12 degree, maximum 25 degree
Asuka Course: 700m long, ave. 12 degree, maximum 30 degree
Asama Course: 800m long, ave. 11 degree, maximum 25 degree
Slalom Course: 230m long, ave. 20 degree, maximum 25 degree

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