Kyoto meets Snow | The best Ski Resorts around Kyoto

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Where would you go after fully enjoying the city of Kyoto in the winter? In this article we introduce you 6 snowy mountains in Shiga prefecture which are located unexpectedly close to Kyoto. Do you want to enjoy the best ski resorts around Kyoto? Take a short trip from Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei or Sakura Hongan-G and move your body to the fullest at one of the destinations below. See our favorite ski resorts around Kyoto on a map on the bottom of this article!

We will help you with the reservations and planning your tour. No worries. You won’t feel sore after your trip: on the way back from the mountain, you can relax and relieve the weariness of the travel by taking a dip in a warm hot spring.

1. Biwako Valley Ski Resort

Biwako Valley Ski Resort close to Kyoto, Japan

（公社）琵琶湖ビジターズビューロー

Access: 35km (60 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
5 ski lifts Half day ticket 5000 yen / 3500 yen
Ropeway [1783] Round-trip 2500 yen / 1000 yen
Parking Weekdays 1000 yen / holiday 2000 yen
Kids’ Park, Snow Land 800 yen

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear Half day 4500 yen / 3000 yen
Ski wear 1 day 3000 yen / 2500 yen

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Yumutokan 600 yen
Ryokusuitei 8400 yen | A meal included
Biwako Grand Hotel 7000 yen ~ Ogoto Onsen

Website
http://www.biwako-valley.com/en/

2. Kutsuki Snow Park

（公社）琵琶湖ビジターズビューロー

Access: 40km (60 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
3 ski lifts Half day ticket 2000 yen / 1700 yen
Kids’ slope 600 yen

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear Half day 2500 yen
Ski wear no rental

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Kutsuki Onsen Tenku Bathing fee 600 yen / 300 yen

Website
https://kutsuki-snowpark.com/

3. Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Hakodateyama Ski Resort close to Kyoto, Japan

（公社）琵琶湖ビジターズビューロー

Access: 60km (90 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
4 ski lifts
Half day ticket + gondola 4200 yen / 2900 yen
Gondola [1323m] Round trip 1850 yen /930 yen
Parking 1000 yen
Child slope

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear 4500 yen / 3500 yen
Ski gear and ski wear 6500 yen / 4500 yen

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Makino Shiratani Onsen Bathing fee 600 yen / 350 yen

Website
https://www.hakodateyama.com/

4. Kunizakai Kogen Snow Park

Kunizakai Kogen Snow Park close to Kyoto, Japan

（公社）琵琶湖ビジターズビューロー

Access: 90km (110 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
3 ski lifts Half day ticket 3200 yen / 2500 yen
Conveyor belt for kids 1000 yen
Kids’ ticket 1800 yen
Parking 1000 yen

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear 1 day 4500 yen / 3500 yen
Ski gear and ski wear 6500 yen / 4500 yen

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Makino Shiratani Onsen Bathing fee 600 yen / 350 yen

Website
https://www.kunizakai.com/

5. Yogo Kogen Resort Yap

Yogo Kogen Resort Yap close to Kyoto, Japan

（公社）琵琶湖ビジターズビューロー

Access: 110km (130 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
4 ski lifts Half day ticket 3000 yen / 2000 yen
Ropeway [1783m] Round-trip 2500 yen / 1000 yen
Snow Belt 800 yen
Parking 1000 yen
Kinderland (Kids’ Garden)

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear 1 day 4500 yen / 3500 yen
Ski gear and ski wear 6500 yen / 4500 yen

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Makino Shiratani Onsen Bathing fee 600 yen / 350 yen

Website
http://yogo45.co.jp/

6. Imajo 365 Ski Resort

Imaho 365 Ski Resort close to Kyoto, Japan

Access: 130km (150 min)

Facilities – Fees (Adults/Children)
4 ski lifts Half day ticket 3500 yen / 2000 yen
Kids Paradise Snow Belt 800 yen
Fluffy Attraction 500 yen
Parking 1 day 1000 yen / half day 500 yen

Rental Charges (Adults/Children)
Ski gear 1 day 4500 yen / 3500 yen
Ski gear and ski wear 1 day 6500 yen / 3500 yen

One-day hot spring (Adults/Children)
Imajo 365 Onsen Yasuragi Bathing fee 550 yen / 450 yen

Website
https://www.imajyo365.com/