Kutsuki Snow Park
About Kutsuki Snow Park
A family-oriented retreat near Lake Biwa, offering a nostalgic, low-key escape from the neon bustle of Kyoto and Osaka.
Highlights
- Lake Biwa views
- Beginner-friendly slopes
- Rustic mountain lodges
- Weekend family getaway
Key Facts
- Altitude: 450m
- Top lift: 577m
- Ski pistes: 1.4km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 10
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kutsuki Snow Park
- Today: 15 to 19 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4528 m (4180 to 4810 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 15 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 14 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 14 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 16 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 15 / 19 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 13 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 12 / 22 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 14 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 15 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 15 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in Kutsuki Snow Park
Hikes nearby - Kutsuki Snow Park (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Kutsuki Snow Park, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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高島トレイル
The Takashima Trail traverses 12 peaks along the central divide of Shiga Prefecture, threading deep into mountains so remote that wild camping is the main accommodation option beyond the popular trailhead sections. It is considered one of the quietest and least developed trails in Japan, with the most accessible stretches — around Mt. Norikura and Mt. Akasaka — drawing hikers for their easy reach from Makino Station.
Getting to Kutsuki Snow Park
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 76 km away, about 1h55 by road
Where to stay in Kutsuki Snow Park
6 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 61 EUR per night, median 119 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Kutsuki Snow Park page.