Gokase Highland Ski Area
About Gokase Highland Ski Area
The world’s southernmost natural ski resort, offering a surreal contrast of frozen slopes overlooking the lush, subtropical Kyushu landscape.
Highlights
- Southernmost natural snow
- Kyushu mountain views
- Quirky local charm
- Subtropical winter escape
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1419m
- Top lift: 1607m
- Ski pistes: 1.3km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Gokase Highland Ski Area
- Today: 7 to 16 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4685 m (4570 to 4860 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 9 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | 12 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 10 / 16 °C | clear sky | 5 mm rain | 8 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 5 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | 0 mm rain | 6 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 5 / 14 °C | rain showers | 18 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Sa., 10. Okt. | 11 / 18 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| So., 11. Okt. | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mo., 12. Okt. | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Gokase Highland Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 37 km away, about 1h18 by road