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Dolphin Valley

Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

ドルフィンバレイ　広島県庄原市

Dolphin Valley was a ski area located in Shobara City in the northern region of Hiroshima Prefecture. The western facing courses can be found on the slopes of Tateeboshiyama. It was originally known as Hiba Valley, named after a mythical creature that was said to live in the region. After another name change, it eventually became known as just Dolphin Valley in 1998. Dolphin Valley closed in 2007.

Dolphin Valley Ski Area（ドルフィンバレイスキー場）
Opened
開設		 1987
Closed
 閉設		 2007
Base elevation
標高最低		 720m
Top elevation
標高最高		 1,150m
Vertical
標高差		 430m
Steepest slope
最大斜度		 38°
Number of courses
コース本数		 5
Longest run
最長滑走距離		 2,100m
Skill level
初級・中級・上級		 30% beginner
45% intermediate
25% advanced
Ski / board
スキー・ボード		 40% / 60% [2001]
45% / 55% [2002]
Ski lifts
リフト本数		 5 lifts
Pair 744m
Pair 722m
Pair 750m
Pair 565m
Pair 290m
The lifts remain in place
Night skiing
ナイター設備		 There was night skiing, on some days until 5am the following morning

Further Information

  • Dolphin Valley was originally known as Hiba Valley  ヒババレイスキー場
    　
  • Apparently, that name comes from hibagon  ヒバゴン  (a mythical Japanese hominid animal that was said to live in the region)
    　
  • In 1997 the name was changed name to Dolphin Valley Resort Hiba Valley  ドルフィンリゾートヒババレイ
    　
  • Then in 1998 it changed name again to just Dolphin Valley  ドルフィンバレイ
    　
  • Dolphin Valley was normally open for night skiing until 5am on Friday and Saturday nights
    　
  • It was open for night skiing until midnight on Sunday nights and on national holidays
    　
  • Most people went by car as public transport was not very convenient
    　
  • Bus tours from Hiroshima were available (over 120km away)
    　
  • The board park was a draw for many snowboarders

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Location
所在地

Located by the side of Prefecture Road 255 about 32km to the north of central Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture.
About 34km from the Shobara IC exit of the Chugoku Expressway.
About 32km from the Bingo Shobara Station on the Geibi line.
中国自動車道　庄原ICから的34km
芸備線　備後庄原駅から32km

Currently operating ski & snowboard resorts in the region
近隣の運営中のスキー場

All currently operating ski areas in Hiroshima Prefecture

This page was created in May 2020
Last updated on 11th August 2022
2020年5月 作成 　2022年8月11日 更新