[2024-2025 Edition] Scheduled to open on December 21st! 4 ski resorts in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, about 2 hours from Osaka and Kyoto!
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Yabu City in Hyogo Prefecture is a mecca for skiing and snowboarding, located in the area with the quickest access from urban areas in Western Japan. The majestic slopes covered in powdery snow have a wide variety of courses, making it one of the largest snow parks in the Kansai region, and is sure ...
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We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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- The best ski resort in Kansai! Hachi Highlands Ski Resort
- Vast and refreshing open slopes! Hyperbowl Tohachi Ski Resort
- A magnificent panorama spreading across the middle of Mt. Hyonosen! Mt. Hyonosen International Ski Resort
- Happy and fun♪ The whole family will smile! Wakasu Highlands Oya Ski Resort
- Direct buses are now operating from Osaka and Kobe to Yabu City!
- There are plenty of other recommended spots in Yabu City!
The best ski resort in Kansai! Hachi Highlands Ski Resort
Hachi Highlands Ski Resort is located on the middle slopes of Mount Hachibuse, at an altitude of 1,221m.
A wide, big slope where you can see all the courses. From the summit, it connects to Hachikita Highlands Ski Resort. The snow park "THE PARKS" along the central pair lift is one of the largest in the Kansai region!
There are also plenty of items for beginners to advanced skiers to try. There is a kids' park, a slope for beginners, and a moving belt that anyone can ride easily, so even children and beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind! There is also a wide range of rental items, so you can feel safe even if you go empty-handed!! 👌
You can also enjoy the Hachi Plateau New Year's Fireworks Festival, held every year on January 2nd to celebrate the New Year, and the Hachibuse Snow Festival, Hachi Plateau's biggest winter event!
The Hachikogen New Year Fireworks Festival is held every year on January 2nd. With a thunderous roar, fireworks burst into the darkness one after the other, vividly lighting up the snowy slopes.
Vast and refreshing open slopes! Hyperbowl Tohachi Ski Resort
One of the best ski slopes in the Kansai region, accessible in about 120 minutes from the Hanshin area.
Not only skiers and snowboarders, but also riders of newer items such as snowmotors, scooters, snow racers and bokkars gather here. The summit is known for its super wide open run that is so addictive that once you try it, you'll be hooked!
From the middle of the mountain there is a forest course and a separate "kids slope" that can be enjoyed by groups, couples and families.
Double the fun with a combined lift ticket with Sky Valley in Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture! 😊
A magnificent panorama spreading across the middle of Mt. Hyonosen! Mt. Hyonosen International Ski Resort
This ski resort boasts a long course of 2.1km from the middle to the base of Mt. Hyonosen, also known as the roof of Hyogo! The quality of the snow and the location are also outstanding.
The three courses, Romance, Panorama, and Family, cater to a variety of needs from beginners to advanced skiers, and boast the best basic ski test run in western Japan.
And it's the only one in Kansai! You can get serious training at the first ski racing school in Kansai, which uses a dedicated course. There is also a park area, so it's perfect for taking your skiing and snowboarding to the next level! 👍
In late January, the "Mt. Hyonosen International Snow Festival" will be held, with events such as Tajima beef and tube sledding competitions.
Happy and fun♪ The whole family will smile! Wakasu Highlands Oya Ski Resort
About 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe, and Okayama. This is a convenient family-friendly ski resort with slopes and parking close by.
We offer "Easy Lessons" for first-time skiers and snowboarders, and "Easy Belts" for easy on and off. There is also a sledding slope, so you can enjoy sledding! Children who can ski can try out various items at "Snow☆Land"!
After skiing or snowboarding, why not refresh your tired body at Wakasu Highlands Onsen, located inside the ski resort?
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Our "Easy Lessons" are perfect for beginners to skiing and snowboarding!
Direct buses are now operating from Osaka and Kobe to Yabu City!
If you are coming to Yabu city, the express bus is convenient! You can access the city without having to transfer, and the fare is cheap.
Express buses depart from Osaka and Kobe, and the journey time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Osaka and approximately 2 hours from Kobe.
*About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Osaka
[Kinosaki Osaka Line] Osaka Umeda → Yoka Station [Yumura Osaka Line] Osaka Umeda → Yabu City (Yoka)
*About 2 hours from Kobe
[Kinosaki Kobe Line] Kobe Prefectural Office → Yoka Station
There are plenty of other recommended spots in Yabu City!
Yabu city has many seasonal attractions, such as Tendaki Falls and Yabu Shrine.
For an area guide and recommended spots in Yabu City, please see this article.
We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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