Tokushima · Shikoku
Hidden gem
Tsurugi Highland Ski Area
powder-focused
Japan's southernmost high-altitude skiing — a single lift on Mt Tsurugi, remote and novelty as much as serious mountain.
Runs5
powderno car
high altitudeadvancedremoteexpert
Ishizuchi Ski Area
Ehime · ShikokuHidden gem
Ishizuchi Ski Area
Shikoku's only ski area, on Mt. Ishizuchi — eight courses driven mostly by snowmaking through a short late-winter window.
8runs400mvertical~2.5m/seasonsnowfall
Runs
8
Vertical
400m
Summit
1383m
Base 1263m
Annual snow
~2.5m/season
Hidden gem
Best season Late December to early March
Why Ishizuchi Ski Area
Shikoku's only ski area, on Mt. Ishizuchi — eight courses driven mostly by snowmaking through a short late-winter window.
Shikoku's only ski area, on the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. Eight courses with minimal reliable natural snow — operates primarily on snowmaking through a short late-winter season.
Plan your trip
Everything you need to get to Ishizuchi Ski Area.
Ishizuchi Ski Area is a small Shikoku-region hill — limited terrain, mainly snowmaking, and a rare ski option in southern Japan. Realistic only with a car.
Where to stay
Hand-picked stays across the resort's two zones.
Browse Matsuyama stays
No on-mountain hotel — base in Matsuyama for chain hotels and onsen.
On the mountain
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Ishizuchi Ski Area lift pass
Local-hill pricing — typically ¥3,500–¥5,000 adult day. Often heavily reliant on snowmaking.
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
16
Family-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
tamemellowbalancedseriousextreme
Powder profile
Heavy Maritime
Western Honshu — wetter, warmer storm cycles.
Wet, heavy maritime snow — sticky on warm days.
2.5
m~
per season
Occasional deep days
Dry14% waterWet
Expert runs
8 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
400m
Compact mountain.
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
beginners
Terrain & features
intermediatebeginner
Getting there
How you actually get to the lifts.
Nearest airport, train and bus options, and what the drive looks like in winter conditions.
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Car from JR Iyo-Saijo Station; ropeway access to the upper area
Drive
Car from JR Iyo-Saijo Station; ropeway access to the upper area
Overview
Car from JR Iyo-Saijo Station; ropeway access to the upper area.
From airport
Approx. 1.5 hours from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) by car.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 21°C, wind 5 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.
Ready to book?
Plan your trip to Ishizuchi Ski Area.
Stays, lift passes, rentals — everything you need in one place.
Book & plan
At the resort
Book accommodationOfficial resort siteGetting there
Domestic flights to TakamatsuShikoku airport transfers