[2025-2026 Edition] Scheduled to Open on December 20th! 4 Recommended Ski Resorts in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture.

• Table of Contents
• 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!
• Be sure to visit Yabu City this winter!
• There are plenty of other recommended spots in Yabu City!
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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.

Hachi Highlands Ski Resort

667-1124 909-1 Nishiyokokado, Tando, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

Hachi Highlands Ski Resort located at an altitude of 800 to 900 meters on the middle slopes of Mt. Hachibuse, is one of the leading outdoor areas in Western Japan. You can enjoy a variety of sports throughout the year, including mountain climbing, hiking, and paragliding, and in winter, skiing and snowboarding.

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 snowmotos, scooters, snow racers, and bokkars gather here. The summit is known for its super-wide open run that is so addictive that once you experience it, you'll be hooked!
From the middle of the mountain, there is a forest course and a separate "kids' slope", which can be enjoyed by groups, couples and families.
Double the fun with a combined lift ticket with Sky Valley Ski Resort in the neighboring city of Kami Town!

Hyperbowl Tohachi Ski Resort

667-1128 284 Bekku, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

One of the best slopes in the Kansai region, accessible in about 120 minutes from the Hanshin area. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, riders of newer items such as snowmotors, scooters, snow racers and bokkars gather here. The summit is an ultra-wide open run that is said to be addictive once you've experienced it! From the middle of the mountain, there is a forest course and a separate slope for children, so it can be enjoyed by groups, couples and families. The fun is doubled with a joint lift ticket with Sky Valley!

A magnificent panorama spreading across the middle of Mt. Hyonosen! Mt. Hyonosen International Ski Resort

This ski resort boasts a long 2.1km course that runs 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 we also boast the best basic ski test run in western Japan!
And it's the only place in Kansai! You can also 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 those who want to take their skiing and snowboarding to the next level! 👍
In late January, the " Mt. Hyonosen International Snow Festival" is held, with events such as Tajima beef and a tube sledding competition.

Mt. Hyonosen International Ski Resort

667-1126 509 Narao, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

It boasts a 2.1km long course that stretches from the middle to the foot of Mt. Hyonosen, known as the roof of Hyogo! This ski resort has excellent snow quality and location. The three courses, Romance, Panorama, and Family, cater to a variety of needs from beginners to advanced skiers, and it also boasts the best run in western Japan for basic skiing certification. And it's the only one in Kansai! The first ski racing school in Kansai with a dedicated course, where you can get serious training. There is also a park area, so it's the perfect place to take your skiing and snowboarding to the next level! There will also be a free service for one child for every adult (purchasing one day lift ticket). Every Wednesday we also hold Ladies' Day, where women can get free lift tickets!

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?

Our "Easy Lessons" are perfect for beginners to skiing and snowboarding!

Oya Ski Resort

6670323 99-2 Wakasugi, Oyacho, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture

Ooya Ski Resort is the perfect resort for those who want to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Why? ① 150 minutes from Osaka and Kobe, 75km/120 minutes north from Himeji Station. Good access. Open every day during the season with artificial snow. ② "Easy Lessons" are held every day, specifically for beginners in skiing and snowboarding. We will teach you how to put on your equipment. ③ Lessons are held on gentle slopes. It is safe and secure with a moving belt instead of a lift. ④ The slopes are just a short distance from the parking lot. There is no trouble of carrying heavy luggage or equipment. ⑤ There are lodges, log houses, hot springs, rentals, and a school on site, and the slopes are just 10 seconds away from the front desk of the lodge where you sleep on a futon. ⑥ All clothing and equipment can be rented. Lift tickets are included and it costs 10,000 yen for adults. Make your skiing or snowboarding debut at Ooya Ski Resort!

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

Click here to make a reservation for the express bus!

Be sure to visit Yabu City this winter!

Yabu City is attractive for its diverse ski resorts that everyone can enjoy.
Please come visit Yabu City this ski season!

Yabu City Tourism Association Website

There are plenty of other recommended spots in Yabu City!

There are many attractions in Yabu City, such as Tentaki Falls and Yabu Shrine.
For an area guide, access information, and recommended spots in Yabu City, please see this article.