雪国-Snow Country- Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan／ First time skiing and snowboarding
“Minamiuonuma” is one of the most famous winter resort areas in Japan with delicious foods and abundant Onsen (hot springs).
In this video, we feature students of the International University of Japan (IUJ) having their first skiing, snowboarding and hot spring experiences.
Minamiuonuma is about two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen! So please come and enjoy this area when you visit Japan.
You can learn more about Minamiuonuma:
(Minamiuonuma City Resort Tourist Association Website)
Production： Niigata Prefecture Minamiuonuma Region Promotion Bureau(2018)
制作：新潟県南魚沼地域振興局(2018)
Production cooperation:
国際大学/International University of Japan
塩沢商工会/Shiozawa Chamber Of Commerce
雲洞庵/Untoan Temple
八海山麓スキー場/Hakkaisanroku Ski Area
六日町温泉/Muikamachi Onsen
真心一途の宿 ほてる木の芽坂/Hotel Kinomezaka
23-2-2014 Myo Min Hlaing, Second time to Hakkaisanroku Ski Resort, Minamiuonuma shi, Japan
Speeding down
Muikamachi Minami Ski Resort
The resort is famous for its abundance of snow and 3km downhill course. The steepest slope, Eagle course is 33 degrees and is suitable for experienced riders. Beginners can take Bluebird course into Canary course.
Hakkaisan Ski Resort
Hakkaisan Ski Resort is well known for its 3km downhill course. It only takes five minutes by 81-passenger ropeway to the moutain top. The resort offers a wider range of ski slopes for all ranges and abilities of skiers and snowboarders. The beginners can also enjoy rides from the mountain top down the 5.5km Raku Raku Course.
Hakkaisanroku Ski Resort
The management has been taken over by the city from 2005. It is a well loved resort by the locals. There is an open space at the base, where beginners and children can enjoy skiing and play safely. The resort offers a wide range of ski slopes and there are advanced courses near the moutain top to satisfy more experienced riders.
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort boasts one of the biggest pistes in Japan, with 22 courses spreading through 10,000,000 ㎡ of land, where you can enjoy dynamic riding. There are several unique slopes for beginners to experienced skiers and snowboarders.
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Myo Min Hlaing, 2-2-2014, learning basic skiing, Hakaisanroku Ski Resort
quite uneasy to walk with ski boots, it maks my legs sore,
Naked Men Festival 2010
Naked Men Festival in URASA, Minami Uonuma-shi
Nake Man Festival Urasa 2013 (part 1)
Nake Man Festival 2013 in Urasa, MinamiUonuma-Shii, Niigata, Japan
ceremonial event held every year in Bishamonten temple, main purpose of the event is related with the prediction of the good or bad harvest.
El Naked man festival se celebra cada año en Urasa, MinamiUonuma-shi, Niigata, Japon, en el templo Bishamonten. El propósito principal del evento esta relacionada con la predicción de la cosecha.
A winter image
An expert beginner, the various variations that of course a snow boarder can enjoy.
To a skiing area of marked, your style, I can choose the most suitable slope.
I enjoy a panorama of magnificent winter to the full and will keep slipping with all one's might!