Chikusa Kogen Ski Area
Shiso City, Hyogo
Introduction
Chikusa Kogen is a ski area located in Shiso City, in the western region of Hyogo Prefecture. It is close to the border with Okayama Prefecture and Tottori Prefecture.
Chikusa Kogen has three pair lifts (593m, 760m and 560m).
Night skiing until 11:00pm on Fridays, weekends and holidays is popular. (It is usually also open until 9:00pm on Wednesdays). The Number 3 pair lift operates during night skiing.
The official Japanese name of this ski area remains Chikusa Kogen, but since 2022, they have added the name Chikusa Mountain Village to their official information.
There are two ski areas in Shiso City. The other is Banshu Tokura.
The Mountain
1125m
Top elevation
225m
Vertical
900m
Base elevation
5
Number of courses
1200m
Longest course
31°
Steepest course
40%
Beginner
40%
Intermediate
20%
Advanced
3
Total ski lifts
0
Ropeways
0
Gondolas
0
Quad lifts
0
Triple lifts
3
Pair lifts
0
Single lifts
0
Other lifts
Skiers
50%
Snowboarders
50%
Chikusa Kogen Ski Area facilities
Park, off-piste & other activities
The Snow Park is by the top of the pair lift on the left side of the mountain.
Families & children
The Chigumin Park kids park is near the base of the ski area. Entry is 1,000 yen. Normally open from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Chikusa Kogen.
Rental & other facilities
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Chikusa Kogen Ski Area opening information
Typical season
| NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chikusa Kogen is normally open from 8:30am on weekdays and from 8:00am on holidays until 5:00pm in the daytime.
Night skiing is usually on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. From 5:30pm until 11:00pm and until 9:00pm on Wednesdays and Sundays. Subject to change.
Chikusa Kogen Ski Area address & further information
Nishigouchi 1047-218
Chikusa-cho
Shiso-shi
Hyogo-ken
671-3233