Kansai's largest resort, on Hyogo's Mt. Hyonosen. Eighteen courses spanning beginner gentle to one of West Japan's hardest ski-exam runs.
Runs
18
Vertical
641m
Annual snow
~4m/season
Region
Kansai
Hyogo Prefecture
Popular
Best season Late December to early March
Why Hyonosen Kokusai Ski Area
Kansai's largest resort, on Hyogo's Mt. Hyonosen. Eighteen courses spanning beginner gentle to one of West Japan's hardest ski-exam runs.
Kansai's largest ski resort on Mt. Hyonosen. Eighteen courses from family to expert, including No. 1 West Japan ski exam slope and racing school.
Plan your trip
Hyonosen Kokusai Ski Area is a small Kansai-region hill — basic family terrain, regional snow, and a popular day-trip from western Japan cities. Realistic by car or seasonal direct ski bus.
Hand-picked stays across the resort's two zones.
Limited slopeside accommodation — base in Kobe / Osaka for hotels.
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Local-hill pricing — typically ¥3,500–¥5,000 adult day.
Terrain in detail
TameFamily-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
19
Family-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Western Honshu — wetter, warmer storm cycles.
Wet, heavy maritime snow — sticky on warm days.
4
m~
per season
Occasional deep days
Expert runs
18 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
641m
Solid sustained pitch.
Steepest pitch
—
Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Limited
Mostly groomed terrain.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain & features
Getting there
Nearest airport, train and bus options, and what the drive looks like in winter conditions.
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Bus from JR Yoka Station (Bantan line); car via Hokutan Expressway from Osaka
Drive
Bus from JR Yoka Station (Bantan line); car via Hokutan Expressway from Osaka
Overview
Bus from JR Yoka Station (Bantan line); car via Hokutan Expressway from Osaka.
From airport
Approx. 3 hours from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM).
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 18°C, wind 9 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Nearby resorts
More resorts in Kansai
family-focused
Kansai's biggest resort — a major investment by Mt Fuji Resort has turned this into the default weekend mountain for Osaka and Nagoya.
day trip
A ropeway up from the shores of Lake Biwa to a surprisingly large mountain — views over the lake, intermediate-leaning terrain, weekend-only crowds.
resort town
Kansai's second-largest mountain — linked with Hachi Kogen under one lift ticket for the region's most varied terrain.
family-focused
Linked with Hachi Kita — gentler pitches, a dedicated family zone, lift ticket interchange.
Ready to book?
Stays, lift passes, rentals — everything you need in one place.
Book & plan
At the resort
Book accommodationOfficial resort siteGetting there
Domestic flights to KansaiKansai airport transfers