Updated at 17:14 on January 17, 2024
As a result of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Akakura Onsen Ski Resort in Myoko City experienced a series of cancellations of reservations from domestic groups, although there was no damage. According to ski resorts, the number of visitors is down about 20% compared to previous years.
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. Heavy snow has fallen since last week, and many inbound tourists and people from outside the prefecture were enjoying powder snow on the ski slopes under the blue sky. The snowfall on the 17th (Wednesday) was 2 meters and 20 centimeters halfway up the slope.
from singapore
“Today’s not bad, it snowed yesterday, so there was a lot of snow. Nice view, you can see the mountains.”
from australia
“It’s amazing. It’s just skating and it’s so much fun.”
“Japanese snow is good”
From Kanagawa Prefecture
“The quality of the snow is excellent”
According to Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, due to the lack of snow this season, it only opened on the 23rd of last month, a week later than planned. After that, a large amount of snow fell at the end of last year, and ski resorts were expecting many people to visit during the New Year and this month’s three-day weekend. However, due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, from the 1st of this month onward, reservations have been canceled one after another from group tourists in the Kanto area and other parts of Japan. The number of visitors is about 20% less than in previous years.
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort Ryotoshi Akiba Deputy Manager
“The number of visitors has decreased compared to previous years due to concerns about earthquakes and transportation paralysis. People from the Kanto region tend to associate themselves with Hokuriku. Reservations are still being canceled.”
There is no need to worry about a lack of snow at ski resorts for the time being, and we are hopeful that the number of visitors will increase in the future.
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort Ryotoshi Akiba Deputy Manager
“We’ve had a lot of nice snow. We want to use Akakura’s natural snow and fluffy powder to create nice slopes that will keep our customers coming back.”
2024-01-17 08:14:00
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