Honokidaira Ski Area
Japanese Alps › Kiso Mountains
About Honokidaira Ski Area
A hidden Hida gem where retro charm meets massive snowfall, serving as a gateway to the high-altitude Norikura skyline.
Highlights
- Deep powder stashes
- Retro mountain vibes
- Alpine flower fields
- Road cycling gateway
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1230m
- Top lift: 1537m
- Ski pistes: 9.1km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 4
- Mountain huts: 8
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Honokidaira Ski Area
- Today: 11 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4745 m (4580 to 4970 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 15 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 10 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 8 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 7 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Honokidaira Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Honokidaira Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Honokidaira Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Kengamine
Getting to Honokidaira Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 39 km away, about 50 min by road
Where to stay in Honokidaira Ski Area
50 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 319 EUR per night, median 669 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Honokidaira Ski Area page.