Inawashiro Snow Paradise

Inawashiro Snow Paradise is part of the Snow Paradise ski resort chain, which offers ski and snowboard destinations throughout the Tohoku region. Here, you can enjoy gliding down the mountainside surrounded by typically incredible Fukushima scenery. What makes Inawashiro Snow Paradise really special, though, is the cutting-edge photographic technology that will automatically capture all of your finest moments on the slopes.

Inawashiro Snow Paradise

Photo by: PIXTA/ k-mat Immerse yourself in stunning winter scenery.

As part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park, the views at Inawashiro Snow Paradise are predictably stunning. Several of the resort’s eighteen courses overlook the active volcano Mount Bandai, ranked as one of the top one hundred sights in Japan. Beside the mountain is Lake Inawashiro, known as the Heavenly Mirror Lake, for its clear reflection of the peaks above.

While you can appreciate the sites from the slopes, the resort also has several lookout points for enjoying the scenery. The Clear Domes, available for all-day reservation, allow up to six people to admire three-hundred-and-sixty-degree views in a private bubble. Visitors should also make a stop at the Bell of Happiness, which directly overlooks Lake Inawashiro. The bell, a popular Instagram spot, is said to bring joy to anyone who rings it.

On Saturday nights, the landscape is lit up by fantastic fireworks displays. You can enjoy the show from Seikadai Memorial Monument, which commemorates the 2020 Olympic torch relay passing through the park.

Ski Slopes

Photo by: PIXTA/Mayumi.K.Photography Time to hit the slopes.

Inawashiro Snow Paradise is a ski resort for everyone. Half of the visitors are beginners, but the resort also offers thrilling courses for experienced winter sports enthusiasts. The wide and gentle central slope in the Base area is the perfect course for first-timers and families. There is also a family-friendly Kids Park and a moving walkway offering easy access to the slopes even for little skiers.

At the other end of the scale, the Minero area is home to one of the most challenging ski courses in Tohoku. After snowfall, skiers can channel their competitive side and enjoy fresh powder on the National Athletic Meet Course. Meanwhile, the Snow Park utilizes a mixture of natural terrain and special equipment to allow snowboarders to show off their best moves.

Cutting-Edge Action Photography

One feature that makes Inawashiro Snow Paradise stand out is the range of motion-sensor photography equipment lining the slopes. Collectively known as Memories 2.0, these services are unique to the resort, making it a one-of-a-kind place to record winter sports memories.

The Memorial Photo Lens automatically takes multi-angle photos at choice spots along the routes. The AI-powered Motion Recorder Side by Side can film scenes of two skiers simultaneously. Finally, the Kicker Recorder automatically captures jumps, kicks and tricks.