REPORT

Kurohime has the perfect balance of groomed runs and fresh snow that only a large-scale ski area can offer. Thanks to the strongest and longest cold wave of the season which lasted from 1/21 (Wed.) to 1/26 (Mon.), snowfall increased dramatically, blanketing Kurohime Kogen Snow Park in abundant, high-quality snow. This morning, the Weasel Course (pictured), where you can ski off-leash with your dog, featured a moderately soft groomed surface.
[Weasel]

At the Dog Run near the top of the No. 7 Pair lift, a dog named Sydney (pictured) was happily chasing after balls thrown by his owner from Tokyo, who commented. “Kurohime has open areas where I can play with my dog, and the facilities are really well set up, so we come here often.” Around 10:30 a.m., the groomed snow softened slightly under the sunshine, but my skis still ran smoothly, creating great conditions for both skiers and dogs to stretch their legs.
[Dog Run]

In the Snow Dog Area on Dog, Bull, Tiger, and Weasel (pictured), many ungroomed sections remained, and dogs were sending up spray as they ran. Since it wasn’t immediately after a fresh snowfall, the snow felt a bit heavier today, but on a snow day, you can enjoy powder runs together with your dog on the steep pitch in the midsection of Weasel.
[Weasel]

A woman visiting from Osaka with her dog Hyogo (pictured) told me, “He’s eight years old and already a bit of an old guy, but he loves running and is itching to go, haha. After this, we’re meeting up with a friend who also has a husky and we’ll ski the Dog Course together.” Skiing with dogs on leash is allowed on Dog, and today it had groomed wet snow packed to a moderate firmness, while Bull, where off-leash skiing is permitted, offered a moderately soft, groomed wet snow surface. Both provided easy-to-ski—and easy-to-run—conditions.
[Dog]

*On 2/28 (Sat.) and 3/1 (Sun.), 2026, the 72nd Lerch Memorial event will be held, featuring technical competitions in both skiing and snowboarding.　

[Kurohime Kogen Details on 1/27 (Tue.)]
*All Courses are OPEN!
*Operating Lifts … No.1 Lift (8:30～) and totally 6 lifts
*Fee … 1-Day Pass Adult6,200, 3 y/o to 12 y/o JPY3,300, Over 60 y/o JPY5,500
　
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reported by Snownavi