English subtitled. Convert subtitles to your native language. Taken on February 12, 2025. This time I went to Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Iwatake is a ski resort that I visited many times about 30 years ago. What surprised me the most at Iwatake that day was the long line of skiers and snowboarders waiting for the gondola. It was a scene that reminded me of a ski resort in the bubble economy in Japan, but about 80% of the people were inbound foreigners. In a sense, Hakuba is in the midst of a bubble economy. On the other hand, I heard that Iwatake has become a year-round destination in recent years, and I was surprised at the variety of facilities, including terraces with spectacular views and swings.
#Hakuba #inbound #Naganotourism
00:00 Opening
01:42 Skiing from the summit to the gondola station in one go
04:45 Waiting in line for the gondola like in the bubble era
05:36 Facilities around the summit for year-round sightseeing