A small Gifu family hill with eight basic courses, suited to local riders and first-time skiers.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 15°C, wind 5 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Why Hida Kawai Ski Area
A small Gifu family hill with eight basic courses, suited to local riders and first-time skiers.
Tiny Gifu family ski area. Eight basic courses at moderate elevation with limited snowfall relative to other prefectural resorts.
Terrain in detail
MellowCruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
22
Cruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Northern Alps — frequent maritime storms.
Heavier, frequent storm cycles — deep refills, denser snow.
5
m~
per season
Regular storm cycles
Expert runs
8 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
550m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
—
Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Yes
Tagged for proper tree runs.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain
Getting there
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Car from JR Takayama or Toyama Station
Drive
Car from JR Takayama or Toyama Station
Car from JR Takayama or Toyama Station. Approx. 1.5 hours from Toyama Airport (TOY) by car.
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