Moving from Mitsumata to Kagura and then on to Tashiro, the terrain, slopes, and scenery keep changing. Instead of repeatedly taking the same lift and skiing the same run, you can spend the whole day cruising around, which is very appealing to people who enjoy exploring a ski resort.
Its biggest drawback actually comes from how large it is. Traveling between the three areas takes a lot of time. If you enter through Mitsumata in the morning and want to ski all the way to Tashiro and back, you can't just focus on skiing—you definitely need to keep an eye on the lift times in the afternoon. Missing a key lift can cause a lot of trouble.
Also, Kagura isn't the kind of modern ski resort with highly efficient lifts where you can keep doing laps. The areas are spread out and require many transfers, and popular lifts may have lines on weekends. Some runs in Tashiro are also relatively flat, so snowboarders in particular may find themselves thinking, "Why do I have to keep my speed up again?" Visitor reviews mention similar issues with holiday lines.
Kagura Ski Resort | Review by Amy
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