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VENUE DESCRIPTIONInawashiro (猪苗代町, Inawashiro-machi?) is a town located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. Inawashiro rests on the shores of Lake Inawashiro, one of the largest lakes in Japan. During the Edo period, it was part of the Aizu domain, and was the home of Aizu's secondary castle town. It is also the birthplace of the famous doctor, Hideyo Noguchi who contributed to knowledge in the fight against syphilis and yellow fever.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,319 and a density of 43.85 persons per km². The total area is 395.00 km².
Host Ski Resorts
MOGULS, DUAL MOGULS, AERIALS Listel Ski FantasiaPhone
Phone: +81-242-66-4111
It is a well-known ski resort to both athletes and fans as it has started to hold the World Cup Moguls since 1988. The size of the ski slope is not so big but its daffy course, the stage for Moguls and Dual Moguls, is famous as the one of the most difficult courses for its fall line as steep as 37 degree. The World Cup Aerials and the World Championships were also held here. A lot of Freestyle skiers visit here through a year since it has facilities for the Water Jumps. SKI CROSS Snow Paradise Inawashiro
Phone: +81-242-62-5100
It is a ski resort which has the longest history in Inawashiro area. In the past, the National Sports Festival was also held here. It is proud of its vastness and the quality of snow. This historic slope is the venue for Ski Cross. The long course with many of up and down hills perfectly suits for Ski Cross. Before the World Championships, the World Cup was held here in 2007. You can enjoy seeing Lake Inawashiro from the slope because it is located in good landscapes. HALFPIPE Alts Bandai
Phone: +81-242-74-5000
It is 121ha in total area and has total 30km long course. It is a popular ski resort and a lot of fans enjoy this slope. It is said that the scale of the snow park is the greatest in Asia. There are various courses for each level from beginners to experts. It perfectly suits for the stage of Halfpipe. In 2008, the Word Cup was held as the pre-event here and it was the first World Cup in Japan.
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