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Manza Onsen is both a ski resort and an onsen, as its name suggests. Prince Hotels and Resorts opened the resort in March 1956. The mountain used to be much larger than it is today, but unfortunately, the Asahiyama part of the mountain is now closed (see the map for current trail availability). The mountain is close to Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu, but the road connecting them closes in the winter. To reach Shiga and Kusatsu, you must take the toll road, Manza Highway.
Ski Season Length
Manza Onsen is typically open from late December to late March. For the 2023/24 ski season, the resort opened Dec 23 and closed March 24.
Hours of Operation
The mountain is open from 0830hrs to 1630hrs, seven days a week. During the New Year holidays, the resort is open until 1700hrs.
Is Night Skiing Available?
Snow Park
There is a snow park on C2 with a wave, vertical wave, mount, banks and jumps.
Off Piste
It is unknown; however, many advanced courses are left ungroomed.
Lift Tickets
The published prices for the 2023/24 ski season are listed below:
| Ticket | Regular | SEIBU PRINCE CLUB emi Members | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hour Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥5,000 | ¥4,000 |
| 1 Day Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥5,500 | ¥4,500 |
| 2 Day Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥11,000 | – |
| Season Ticket | Adult | ¥50,000 | ¥49,000 |
Cross Country Skiing
Unknown
Families
Sledding and tubing are available! This is only available weekends and national holidays including the New Year holidays.
Onsen
There are 3 on-mountains hotels (only the Prince is a ski-in and ski-out though) and all three have some great onsen available.
Cafeteria / Restaraunts
There are 4 main restaurants to choose from. Restaurant Shakunage located in the Prince Hotel offers ramen, soba and various other casual dishes. The Manzayama Hut is located mid way up the mountain and is a curry restaurant but only open on weekends. Restaurant Alyeska offers western, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Lastly, the main dining room at the Prince Hotel offers a set menu.
Rentals
Ski and snowboard rentals are available at 3 different locations; Ski Center, Manza Prince Hotel, and Manza Kogen Hotel. Ski wear is also available.
Ski & Snowboard Schools
Ski and snowboard lessons are offered by Interalpen Ski School. Lessons are also offered in English.
Accommodation
There are 3 on mountain hotels to choose from, namely, the Manza Prince Hotel (ski-in and ski-out), Manza Onsen Nisshinkan and Manza Kogen Hotel. All three hotels offer onsen.
Parking
There is free parking offering for about 400 vehicles.
Other Great Things To Do or See
Other great things to do aside from skiing include a visit to Zenkoji Temple, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, and a visit to the traditional town of Obuse. You can relax in yet another onsen, Shibu Onsen.
