Mt.Hirao Park

Great fun for the kids. The bobsleigh run is fun for kids and adults. There is an all inclusive ticket if you will be doing everything but we found just paying as you go was best for us. On the hill to the right behind the restaurant there is an athletic obstacle course for the kids. It's a nice walk in the woods for adults too. Accessable from the highway rest stop so even if you are just passing by Saku you can still drop in here.

Good stop off point for the family when driving from Tokyo to Nagano.

I remembered that my husband and I used to ride the slides using JAF discounts before the renovations, and I thought it would be great for my grandchild, so we took a detour before going to Karuizawa. I went to the ticket office and was surprised. JAF's discount is gone and the prices are going up...it can't be helped if it's been renewed. If you climb one side on your own and come down on the slide, the price will be about half the price! However, it was a waste of time and it was tiring, so of course I bought a round trip on the lift and the slider. There is a fee for 4-year-old grandchildren, and free for 2-year-olds.Since adults also slide with them, the slider fees are quite expensive. I remember it being around 3000 yen. But if it's fun, then fine! If you want to play for one day, there are tickets that allow you to ride as much as you want. If possible, I would like to see more payment methods other than Nico Nico cash payment.

The park is directly connected to Sakudaira Highway Oasis and has plenty of facilities, so you can enjoy it for half a day. It's also a good starting point for a light hike to Hirao Fuji.

While driving on the Joshinetsu Expressway, a huge escalator appeared, and I was quite curious about it, so I entered the Sakudaira parking area. PS Escalator adjacent to your left. The words Hiraoyama Park are written at the entrance. This is the Sakudaira Highway Oasis, which is a huge complex of Hiraoyama Park, Hirao Onsen Miharashi-no-Yu, and Saku Ski Garden Parada (south and north). The escalator stretches long and is reminiscent of the Shinkansen platform at Ueno Station. (Although it is not a comparison) When you arrive, Hirao Onsen Miharashi-no-Yu is right in front of you. (It is easily accessible from PS and seems to be used by many large truck drivers on weekdays.) Are there local mascots in the square? There's a door next to it 🚪? there is. Spectacular view beyond the door❗️ There was a stop for the shuttle bus heading to South Parada and North Parada ski resorts.