50 minutes from Kyoto. Fine trails with superb views looking down on lake Biwako.
Reach scenic trails in only 40 minutes from the Kyoto interchange. We boast 8 trails, located in the number one place for snow fall, that are rich in variety and snow quality. In addition to the sledging trail there is a half pipe, a snow park well equipped with items as well as a slalom trail and mogul trail so not only advanced skiers but everyone from children to senior citizens will have a great time. For meals the 'Viking' buffet is very popular and scores full points for the size of the portions!
WEATHER INFORMATION
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13℃
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COURSE GUIDE
ELEVATION
1,174m
SUMMIT
950m
SKI CENTER
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Beginner 20% |
Intermediate 70% |
Advanced 10% |
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Ski 40% |
Snowboard 60% |
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Non-groomed 10% |
Groomed 85% |
Mogules 5% |
Ski Lift
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- Number of Courses
- 9
- Slope Gradient（degrees）
- 30°
- Longest Run（m）
- 1,400
PRICE(YEN)
Lift Tickets（1day）
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Rentals（1day）
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SCHOOL TYPE
Lessons
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Lesson Fees（Yen）
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Biwako Valley INFORMATION
| Snow Resort Name | Biwako Valley | ||
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| Address | 077-592-1155 1547-1 Kido, Ootsu-Shi, Shiga-Ken | ||
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| Open Date |
Late-Dec,2025 |
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| Close Date |
Mid-Mar,2026 |
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| Business Hours |
Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00 Weekends and Holidays 8：00 to 17:00 |
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| Parking | 1,700Cars | ||
| Park | available(Snow Park,Kids' Park) | ||
| Staff | English 〇 Chinese × Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Snow School Lessons | English 〇 Chinese × Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Brochures | English 〇 Chinese 〇 Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Course Map | English × Chinese × Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Ski Field Signs | English 〇 Chinese 〇 Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Food Menu | English × Chinese × Korean × Taiwanese × | ||
| Wifi Spot | × | ||
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ACCESS
- By Car
- Meishin Expressway Suita JCT→Kyoto-Higashi IC→Kaido/Route1→Nishi-Ohtsu Bypass/Route161→Nishi-Oumiji/Route558→Biwako Valley(2hr30min)
- Parking Capacity
- 1,700
- By Train
- Tokyo Station→Kyoto Station(2hr20min)→Shiga Station(40min)→Bus(10min)→Biwako Valley
- Centrair/Chubu International Airport(Nagoya)
- Central Japan (Chubu) International Airport Station→Train(2hr30min)→Shiga Station→Bus(10min)→Biwako Valley
- Kansai International Airport
- Kansai International Airport Station→Train(2hr40min)→Shiga Station→Bus(10min)→Biwako Valley
- Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
- Haneda Airport Station→Train(3hr40min)→Shiga Station→Bus(10min)→Biwako Valley