Oita · Kyushu
Hidden gem
Kuju Kogen Ski Resort
day trip
The southernmost major ski area in Japan — volcanic plateau views, short season, a reliable curiosity stop for Kyushu visitors.
Runs8
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Kujuu Shinrin Koen Ski Area
Oita · KyushuHidden gem
Kujuu Shinrin Koen Ski Area
Kyushu's only ski area, at 1,300m in Aso-Kuju National Park — six slopes and a very short, novelty season.
6runs400mvertical~0.8m/seasonsnowfall
Runs
6
Vertical
400m
Summit
1330m
Base 1150m
Annual snow
~0.8m/season
Hidden gem
Best season Late December to early March
Why Kujuu Shinrin Koen Ski Area
Kyushu's only ski area, at 1,300m in Aso-Kuju National Park — six slopes and a very short, novelty season.
Kyushu's only ski resort at 1,300m in Aso-Kuju National Park. Six slopes with mountain views. Minimal snow, short season, unique Kyushu experience.
Plan your trip
Everything you need to get to Kujuu Shinrin Koen Ski Area.
Kujuu Shinrin Koen Ski Area is a small Kyushu-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 Beppu / Oita stays
No on-mountain hotel — base in Beppu / Oita for chain hotels and onsen.
On the mountain
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Kujuu Shinrin Koen 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
Spring Corn
Southernmost skiing in Japan — short, soft season.
Variable late-season corn and slush.
0.8
m~
per season
Rare powder days — short season
Dry16% waterWet
Expert runs
6 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
beginnersfamilies
Terrain & features
beginnerintermediatefamily
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 Beppu or Oita Station via the Yamanami Highway
Drive
Car from JR Beppu or Oita Station via the Yamanami Highway
Overview
Car from JR Beppu or Oita Station via the Yamanami Highway.
From airport
Approx. 1.5 hours from Oita Airport (OIT) by car.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 20°C, wind 10 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 Kujuu Shinrin Koen 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 FukuokaKyushu airport transfers