やわたハイランド191リゾート

Overview

Yawata Highland 191 Resort is a ski area spread across Nishiyahatahara in Kitahiroshima Town, Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture. It sits in the Yahata area, known as one of the snowiest districts in the Chugoku region, and operates by making the most of that heavy snowfall.

Highlights

• ●A ski resort set in one of the snowiest districts in the Chugoku region
• ●A track record of heavy snowfall, including a 207 cm depth recorded in 2011
• ●Slopes with a history of renaming, formerly known as "Yahata Kogen 191"
• ●A winter leisure setting surrounded by the natural landscape of Nishiyahatahara, Kitahiroshima

History

The resort took on its current name, "Yawata Highland 191 Resort," starting with the 2010-11 season, having previously been known as "Yahata Kogen 191." The surrounding Yahata area is renowned for its snowfall, once recording as much as 207 centimeters in 2011, making it one of the heaviest-snow areas in the Chugoku region.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to Kitahiroshima Town during the snow season, checking road conditions along the way
2. 2Enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Yawata Highland 191 Resort
3. 3Capture photos of the heavy snowfall scenery unique to the Yahata area
4. 4On the way back, combine the trip with other stops around Kitahiroshima Town

Did you know?

💡 The Yahata area around this resort once recorded a snow depth of 207 centimeters, making it one of the snowiest spots in the Chugoku region. The resort's name has also changed over time, having been renamed from "Yahata Kogen 191" to its current title.

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