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
beginnersfamilies
intermediateuncrowdedscenicremote
Tenzan Ski Resort
Saga · KyushuHidden gem
Tenzan Ski Resort
A snowmaking-driven six-course area in Saga — a rare snow experience in southern Kyushu.
6runs300mvertical~1m/seasonsnowfall
Runs
6
Vertical
300m
Annual snow
~1m/season
Region
Kyushu
Saga Prefecture
Hidden gem
Why Tenzan Ski Resort
A snowmaking-driven six-course area in Saga — a rare snow experience in southern Kyushu.
Northernmost Kyushu ski area with very limited snow. Six courses requiring heavy snowmaking. Rare snow experience in southern Japan.
Plan your trip
Everything you need to get to Tenzan Ski Resort.
Tenzan Ski Resort 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 Saga / Fukuoka stays
No on-mountain hotel — base in Saga / Fukuoka for chain hotels and onsen.
On the mountain
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Tenzan Ski Resort 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
13
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.
1
m~
per season
Rare powder days — short season
Dry16% waterWet
Expert runs
6 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
300m
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
beginnersbudget
Terrain & features
beginnerintermediate
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 Saga or Tosu Station
Drive
Car from JR Saga or Tosu Station
Overview
Car from JR Saga or Tosu Station.
From airport
Approx. 1 hour from Saga Airport (HSG), or 1.5 hours from Fukuoka Airport (FUK).
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 23°C, wind 8 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.
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Plan your trip to Tenzan Ski Resort.
Stays, lift passes, rentals — everything you need in one place.
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At the resort
Book accommodationOfficial resort siteGetting there
Domestic flights to FukuokaKyushu airport transfers