Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort, Ski resort in Kusatsu, Japan.
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort spreads across Mount Shirane with seven lifts serving five different runs and a vertical drop of around 355 meters. The slopes reach up to 1600 meters in elevation, where thinner air and distant views create a different skiing experience.
The resort opened its slopes in 1914 and represents one of Japan's early mountain skiing destinations. In 2018, volcanic activity forced the closure of the upper section and main gondola, reshaping how the place operates today.
The resort brings together skiing with Japan's tradition of natural hot spring bathing, reflecting how winter recreation blends with thermal water culture in this mountain area. Locals and visitors both use the surrounding springs as part of their daily routines and seasonal activities.
A free shuttle bus connects Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to the resort in about five minutes. Visitors should note that upper sections may have varying access depending on volcanic activity in the area.
Skiers receive a twenty percent discount on entry to outdoor thermal baths Ohtakinoyu and Sainokawara after a day on the slopes. The mineral-rich waters of these baths help ease muscle soreness and fatigue.
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