Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
Japanese Alps › Kiso Mountains
About Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
A rustic high-altitude sanctuary where ancient volcanic hot springs meet rugged, uncrowded slopes in the heart of the Japanese Alps.
Highlights
- Volcanic thermal baths
- Powder-filled glades
- Traditional ryokan stays
- Frozen waterfall hikes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1311m
- Top lift: 1781m
- Ski pistes: 3.6km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 4
- Mountain huts: 17
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
- Today: 11 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4706 m (4380 to 4970 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 12 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 7 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 11 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Hirayu Onsen Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Hirayu Onsen Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Kengamine
Getting to Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 33 km away, about 44 min by road
Where to stay in Hirayu Onsen Ski Area
82 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 217 EUR per night, median 617 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hirayu Onsen Ski Area page.