Minowa Ski Resort Guide
Minowa, Japan
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Kansai and Kobe |
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Minowa
The ski area of Minowa is at an altitude of 1,050m.
Summary
Minowa has direct access to 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Minowa offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Minowa.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Minowa?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 25 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,059m | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Minowa Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Minowa Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Resort Altitude (Minowa) | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 450m |
Location and Map
Where is Minowa?
This ski resort is in Higashiōsaka Shi, Ōsaka, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Minowa is Kansai, 49 minutes drive away.
Kobe and Okayama airports are all within three hours drive.
Kansai and Kobe are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Minowa open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
