How about a minor local ski resort Gifu　　 Isshiki Kokusai Ski Resort
Telemarkers have a lot of concerns. A telemarker wants to let his friend experience telemark ski. A telemarker wants to take his wife and little kids to the ski resort. There is the best ski area for them in Gifu. That is Isshiki Kokusai Ski Resort in Takayama city, Gifu, located about 5 km from Shoukawa Interchange.
	No excitement can be expected but the gentle slope welcomes family with little kids and beginners. You do not need to wait for the lift. The whole area is not crowded at all. There is the best bunny slope for those who experience telemark ski for the first time. No needs to worry about other skiers and snow boarders.
Kids can enjoy snow by the ski area without any worry. There are comfortable cabins with kitchen in the area. You can enjoy a small second house with the reasonable price. There is a bath in the office, and a nice public bath “OUKA no YU” is located near the Shoukawa Interchange.
	There are two lunch spots in the area. You need to take off your boots to dine at a buffet in the office. A warm room with a nice fireplace welcomes you. Not only having lunch there, your little kid can take a nap there. Your family member can find a comfortable place there, while waiting for you.
At this small ski area, it does not take more than half a day to have enough of ski. But you can enjoy powder snow in the ski area, and also enjoy walking with telemark skis or snow shoe near the ski area. Isshiki Kokusai Ski Resort is a very small ski area, but you can spend nice smooth days there with your friend and family. If you have a chance, please visit the spot.