[Latest 2024] Playing in the snow in Hiroshima! Introducing recommended ski resorts

• Table of Contents
• 1. Osorakan Snow Park
• 2. Megahira Onsen Megahira Ski Resort
• 3. Yawata Highland 191 Resort
• 4. Geihoku Kogen Osa Ski Resort
• 5. Utopia Scioto
• 6. Ringo Kyouwakuni Ski Resort
• 7. Hiroshima Kenmin no Mori Ski Resort
• 8. Dogoyama Kogen Ski Resort

1. Osorakan Snow Park

Located on Mt. Osorakan, the highest peak in Hiroshima Prefecture, this ski slope has an elevation difference of approximately 420m and is blessed with natural terrain such as bumps and slopes, offering a spectacular view of the gentle slope. There are plenty of courses for intermediate and advanced players, including a competition course where various competitions are held, a challenge course with a maximum slope of 38 degrees, and an expert course with a series of intense bumps! There are many repeat visitors from inside and outside the prefecture, and it is enjoyed by a wide range of people, not just advanced players.

Access: Approximately 60 minutes by car from Chugoku Expressway Togouchi IC via National Route 191 and a large forest road Free shuttle bus from Togouchi IB Bus Center runs every day during the season (reservation required TEL: 0826-28-7007)

Official site here

2. Megahira Onsen Megahira Ski Resort

First in the prefecture to open on December 15th! It is easily accessible from Hiroshima city and outside the prefecture, making it a perfect slope for casual weekend outings or as an activity while traveling. It's equipped with an artificial snow machine, so it's easy to plan an outing regardless of the weather, and there's also a hot spring, so you can go home straight after skiing to relieve your fatigue!

Access: 5 minutes by car from Yoshiwa IC on the Chugoku Expressway

3. Yawata Highland 191 Resort

Equipped with an artificial snow machine, you don't have to worry about running out of snow, and you can enjoy a variety of courses for everyone from playing in the snow to beginners, upper intermediates, and moguls. For the first time in Hiroshima, a campsite is set up inside a ski resort. In addition to day camping, overnight stays are also possible. The starry sky seen in the clear winter air is special! Why not enjoy playing in the snow and camping under a starry sky?

Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Togouchi IC

Official site here

4. Geihoku Kogen Osa Ski Resort

The wide 400m wide course with good visibility allows even beginners to enjoy it with confidence, making it the perfect ski resort to make your debut on the slopes. There is a wide variety of courses, including courses with a maximum slope of 28 degrees for intermediate and advanced skiers. The famous Penguin Day is also held in January and February, so you might be able to see penguins walking on the slopes. Another great feature is that you can ski right after entering from the parking lot along the national highway.

Access: Approximately 35 minutes by car from Togouchi IC on the Chugoku Expressway, approximately 40 minutes by car from Kake Smart IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or approximately 50 minutes by car from Chiyoda IC on the Chugoku Expressway.

Official site here

5. Utopia Scioto

There are plenty of areas and schools for children, so it's recommended for families to make their debut on the slopes! The family rest area has a ball pool and a kotatsu where you can take off your shoes, so even if you are tired from playing outside, you can take a break while playing indoors. In addition to Kids Kingdom, there is a wide variety of courses available, making it a slope that everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy.

Access: Approximately 45 minutes by car from Togouchi IC on the Chugoku Expressway

Or about 40 minutes by car from Kake Smart IC on the Chugoku Expressway.

Official site here

6. Ringo Kyouwakuni Ski Resort

The private slopes are open for New Year's Day, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and are reserved for private use on weekdays, so you can spend a relaxing and special time with your family or loved ones. Sleds and tubes are available for rent, and you can enjoy making snowmen and snowmen in the flat area at the bottom of the slope, so it's easy to use even with children. Although it is a compact slope, the three courses are over 300 meters long and have plenty of sliding resistance, so it is recommended for intermediate and above skiers who want to practice at their own pace.

Access: Approximately 800m from Roadside Station Taka (many express buses available)

7. Hiroshima Kenmin no Mori Ski Resort

A ski slope that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, with a variety of courses that take advantage of the abundant snowfall and forests at the foot of Mt. Hiba. Intermediate and advanced skiers can ski from the summit at an altitude of 1,080 meters while enjoying the spectacular views of the mountains and the frost-covered trees of the beech forest. Beginners can receive private lessons at ski schools authorized by the All Japan Ski Federation. The reasonable prices that can only be found at a prefectural facility are also attractive.

Access: Approximately 50 minutes by car from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or approximately 50 minutes by car from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Bingo-Ochiai Station.

Official site here

8. Dogoyama Kogen Ski Resort

A ski slope where you can enjoy 100% natural powder snow without relying on artificial snow machines. The 1.5 km long downhill course, which is suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers, has a slope that is neither too steep nor too gentle, and the key point is that you can ski while enjoying the beautiful scenery to the fullest. For intermediate and advanced skiers, there are impressive courses with slopes of up to 35 degrees from high altitudes, as well as famous courses where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Chugoku region.

Access: Approximately 30 minutes from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway or approximately 40 minutes from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway

Official site here