Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Hot springs

Family-friendly

Foreign language lessons

Activities

Open season

Dec. 20th to Mar. 22nd (Schedule is subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Ski resort details

25%

Beginner

50%

Intermediate

25%

Advanced

90%

Groomed snow

10%

Non-groomed snow

0%

Moguls

8

Courses

0

Lifts

700m

Longest run distance

38°

Maximum gradient

Ski resort details

WAmazing Snowspecial price

Smooth access with just your smartphone on the day

1-Day Lift Pass, Gondola Round-Trip Pass, Coupon

Valid use period December 20, 2025 (Sat)〜March 22, 2026 (Sun)

~~54.22~~AUD49.29

~~48.30~~AUD43.38

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Namba Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Kyoto Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

All lift passes

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Namba Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Kyoto Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

Kansai Area Pass

Recommended for travel in the Kansai region including Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Choose from a 1 to 4-day pass to suit your itinerary.

Kansai WIDE Area Pass

A 5-day pass for Kansai and western Japan. Recommended for longer stays.

Kansai - Hiroshima Area Pass

A 5-day pass for the Kansai region to Hiroshima. Recommended for longer stays.

Kansai - Hokuriku Area Pass

A 5-day pass covering the Kansai region to Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Toyama and Komatsu in Hokuriku. Recommended for longer stays.

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Address

〒 520-1655 4201-4 Hiokimae, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga Prefecture

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Namba Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

Round-trip shuttle bus service from Kyoto Station / 1-day gondola and lift pass

Valid use period December 27, 2025 (Sat)〜March 1, 2026 (Sun)

~~106.47~~AUD96.61〜

~~96.61~~AUD86.75〜

Kansai Area Pass

Recommended for travel in the Kansai region including Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Choose from a 1 to 4-day pass to suit your itinerary.

Kansai WIDE Area Pass

A 5-day pass for Kansai and western Japan. Recommended for longer stays.

Kansai - Hiroshima Area Pass

A 5-day pass for the Kansai region to Hiroshima. Recommended for longer stays.

Kansai - Hokuriku Area Pass

A 5-day pass covering the Kansai region to Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Toyama and Komatsu in Hokuriku. Recommended for longer stays.

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Visit Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort in Shiga Prefecture, overlooking Lake Biwa!

Hot springs

Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa

Recommended for families

Multilingual ski school

Activities

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

28.9 %

Jan

30.2 %

Feb

28.4 %

Mar

45.1 %

Current snow condition

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30am-5:00pm

Saturdays：8:00am-5:00pm

Public holidays：8:00am-5:00pm

Early morning：-

Night ski：-

Days closed：Open daily throughout the season

Schedule is subject to change depending on the operating calendar, so please check the official website for details.

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 20th to Mar. 22nd (Schedule is subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 520-16554201-4 Hiokimae, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

-

Kids’ park

Play Zone: Designed with safety, fun, and comfort as top priorities, this playground is perfect for families with children. The snow escalator makes it easy for anyone to use, from children who cannot ride lifts alone to beginner skiers and snowboarders. The inflatable Hakochan Slide is also available!

Ski lodge

-

Rescue facilities

On the slopes, next to Mitani-ya Dining Hall

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

Mitani-ya Dining Hall / Café Restaurant Lamp / Karamatsu Hut

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard JCB

JCB

Activities

Snow rafting Toboggan Cross-country Kids’ park

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

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