Skiing near Kansai Airport (KIX)
Ski Resorts near Ōsaka Airport, Japan
KIX - Kansai
There are at least ten ski areas within a few hours drive of Ōsaka.
The Top 5 most popular ski resorts near Ōsaka are Minowa, Shiga Giant, Shiga Higashitateyama, Shiga Ichinose Diamond and Shiga Okusiga Kogen.
Ski Resort Transfers from Ōsaka
Car Hire or Airport Transfers & Taxis
Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Kansai are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.
Deepest Snow
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Forecast Snow
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More Snow reports from around KansaiLargest ski areas within 3 hours drive of Kansai
The biggest downhill ski areas near Kansai, by total piste length.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Pistes |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 105min | 7km |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 105min | 7km |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 105min | 11km |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 105min | 18km |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas within 3 hours drive of Kansai
The highest lift-served skiing close to Kansai, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Minowa | 60min | 1,500m |
| Shiga Giant | 105min | 1,580m |
| Shiga Hasuike | 105min | 1,595m |
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 105min | 1,970m |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 105min | 1,583m |
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 105min | 1,710m |
| Shiga Maruike | 105min | 1,599m |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 105min | 2,000m |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 105min | 2,000m |
| Ushidake Onsen | 120min | 850m |
Best ski areas for Beginners within 3 hours drive of Kansai
The most suitable beginner ski areas close to Kansai, with easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Beginn. |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 105min |  |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 105min |  |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 105min | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers within 3 hours drive of Kansai
The best intermediate ski resorts near Kansai, with easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Interm. |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 105min | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders within 3 hours drive of Kansai
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders around Kansai, with steep pistes and freeride terrain.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 105min | |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 105min |  |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 105min | |