Japanese Ski Resort Offers Free Lift Passes to Australian Riders

Japanese Ski Resort Welcomes Australians with Free Lift Passes The 2024 ski season has been tough for Australian skiers and riders. Popular ski resorts like Thredbo, Falls Creek, and Mount Buller closed early, well before their usual October long weekend finish. This shortened season, coupled with rising lift ticket prices, left many feeling disappointed.But there's good news from across the pacific in the land of the rising sun. Palcall Tsumagoi, a ski resort in Japan's Gunma prefecture, is offering a helping hand. They're giving free lift passes to any Australian skier who holds a 24/25 season pass from an Australian resort. These passes are valid for the entire stay at the resort's ski-in ski-out hotel.

An aerial shot of the base zone at Palcall Tsumagoi. Credit: Tsumagoi Ski Resort “We love our Aussie guests and hate to see skiers affected by poor conditions, which is a tough reality of the industry we work in”, said Sayuri Hiroi, Business Development Manager at Palcall Tsumagoi.“As skiers, we mostly just want more time spent doing what we love, and we hope that this offer will do just that”, continues Hiroi.“Our resort is relatively unknown to Australians and has fewer international tourists than the likes of Niseko and Hakuba, but we have lots to offer, like our famous ‘sunrise gondola’, our terrain park – the largest in Japan – and some very good groomed skiing.”

The longest gondola in the Kanto region can be found at Palcall Tsumagoi. Credit: Tsumagoi Ski Resort While Palcall Tsumagoi may not be as well-known to Australians as Niseko or Hakuba, it has plenty to offer. The resort boasts Japan's largest terrain park, excellent groomed runs, and a unique 'sunrise gondola' experience. It's also gaining popularity among families due to its convenient all-in-one setup. The gondola, restaurants, shops, and hotel are all under one roof, making it easy for guests to access everything they need.Palcall Tsumagoi is also a great choice for those interested in combining skiing with cultural experiences. Its location offers easy travel from Tokyo and is close to attractions like Kusatsu Onsen, a famous hot spring resort.For Australian skiers and riders looking to make up for lost time on the slopes, Palcall Tsumagoi's offer could be the perfect solution. It's an opportunity to experience Japanese powder and hospitality while extending their ski season.