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: 12 to 18 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5286 m (5170 to 5380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jue, 1 oct | 12 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 7 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 10 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 8 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 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