Western Japan's largest ski resort, in Fukui. Sixteen courses with surprisingly dry, coastal-influenced snow — and the famous Dinosaur Museum 20 minutes away.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 12°C, wind 7 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 Jam Katsuyama Ski Area
Western Japan's largest ski resort, in Fukui. Sixteen courses with surprisingly dry, coastal-influenced snow — and the famous Dinosaur Museum 20 minutes away.
Western Japan's largest resort with 16 courses from coast-influenced dry snow. Only 20 minutes from Katsuyama IC. Family and dinosaur-themed parks.
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
31
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.
7
m~
per season
Regular storm cycles
Expert runs
16 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
710m
Solid sustained pitch.
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
Bus from JR Fukui Station; car recommended via Hokuriku Expressway
Drive
Bus from JR Fukui Station; car recommended via Hokuriku Expressway
Bus from JR Fukui Station; car recommended via Hokuriku Expressway. Approx. 3.5 hours from Osaka or 4 hours from Tokyo.
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