All Reviews of Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort

The fourth stop was Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort. After the last ski resort in Fukui Prefecture, I rushed over to Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort in Ishikawa Prefecture. When you think of Ishikawa Prefecture, surely you don’t only think of the earthquake, right? There’s actually a ski resort here too, and you can also enjoy the hot springs and stay overnight. By the time I rushed here, it was already dark, so I went straight to the lodging I had booked and stayed the night, soaked in the hot springs, had a good meal, and spent the night there. The next morning, I went to check out what was special about the ski resort here...

There aren’t a ton of runs, but it’s really friendly for beginners and intermediate skiers. The slopes aren’t overly steep, so it doesn’t feel stressful. It’s usually not as packed as the super popular resorts either, so the whole vibe is more laid-back. If it’s your first time skiing, this is actually a great place to practice—you won’t be startled by experts flying past you 😂

The biggest perk is being able to hit an onsen right after you’re done. When it’s freezing out, soaking after your legs are toast feels amazing, and the fatigue seriously melts away. The surrounding area also has that quiet Japanese mountain feel—great air, and it’s really pretty for photos.

Overall it feels really laid-back, not one of those huge, crowded ski resorts.
It’s great if you just want to take it easy and don’t like a lot of noise.
The courses are wide and the slopes are pretty gentle, so beginners or anyone who wants to practice slowly can ski here and feel quite at ease.