Ibukinosato Ski Area
Niimi City, Okayama
Introduction
Ibukinosato is a ski area located on the northern foothills of Mt Hanami in Niimi City in Okayama Prefecture.
As with the other ski areas in Okayama Prefecture, Ibukinosato is in the northern region of the prefecture and close to the border with Tottori Prefecture.
This ski area has one triple lift and two pair lifts, a longest course of 800m and a steepest gradient of 30 degrees.
Over 30 snow-making machines assist with natural snowfall if required. A new auto-gate system was installed for the 2022-2023 season.
Until Mineyama Kogen Resort WHITE PEAK in Hyogo Prefecture opened in 2017, Ibukinosato was the newest ski area in Japan. It had held that record since opening in 2003.
The Mountain
860m
Top elevation
210m
Vertical
650m
Base elevation
5
Number of courses
800m
Longest course
30°
Steepest course
60%
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
15%
Advanced
3
Total ski lifts
0
Ropeways
0
Gondolas
0
Quad lifts
1
Triple lift
2
Pair lifts
0
Single lifts
0
Other lifts
Skiers
60%
Snowboarders
40%
Ibukinosato Ski Area facilities
Park, off-piste & other activities
N/A
Families & children
There is a Kids Park near the base area. A 1 day entry is 700 yen on weekdays and 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Ikubinosato.
Rental & other facilities
Ski and snowboard rental equipment is available.
Ibukinosato Ski Area opening information
Typical season
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Ibukinosato is normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
There is no night skiing during the 2024-2025 season.
Ibukinosato Ski Area address & further information
Chiyahanami 1336-1
Niimi-shi
Okayama-ken
718-0104