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: 11 to 17 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5285 m (5160 to 5550 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 11 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 9 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 9 / 16 °C | mainly clear | 0 mm rain | 8 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 11 / 16 °C | drizzle | 9 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 5 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | 3 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 3 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 4 / 17 °C | drizzle | 0 mm rain | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 9 / 17 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 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