Weather summary
Now7°partly cloudy5 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 650 m
- peak
- 950 m
- vertical
- 300 m
- lifts
- 3
- runs
- 5
- longest run
- 1.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥4,000
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Expert terrain
Banshu Tokura is a small, snowboarder-heavy resort in Hyogo with a solid mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. The mountain draws steady snow and keeps some areas ungroomed, but limited lift infrastructure and modest vertical mean it's best suited for a quick local session rather than a destination trip.
Nearby resorts
- Wakasugi Kogen Oya0 cm4 km away
- Wakasa Hyonosen0 cm9 km away
- Hyounosen Kokusai0 cm9 km away
How it rides
Banshu Tokura sits in the northern hills of Hyogo Prefecture and has been operating since 1955, making it a quiet local fixture. The terrain splits evenly between beginner and intermediate runs, with a smaller advanced section, and the 70/30 snowboarder-to-skier split reflects the riding culture here. Some areas are left ungroomed, which adds character on powder days, though the modest 350m vertical and five marked runs mean you'll lap terrain quickly.
The lift setup is straightforward: one triple and two pair chairs handle the traffic, and there's no night skiing. Lessons run weekends and holidays only, and the base area includes a kids' park and rental shop. The mountain opens at 8:30am and closes at 5pm, and weekday operations can be spotty in peak season. This is a place to know if you live nearby or are chasing snow in the region, not a destination worth traveling far for.
- website
- shinkibus.co.jp
- where
- Hyogo, Japan
Questions about Banshu Tokura
How much snow is coming to Banshu Tokura?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Banshu Tokura?
Too warm at the base for the next five days; the top may still get snow. It depends on the freezing level: under 650 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Banshu Tokura open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Banshu Tokura?
The base is at 650 m and the top at 950 m. That is 300 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Banshu Tokura have?
3 lifts and 5 runs. The longest run is 1.0 km.
Where is Banshu Tokura?
Banshu Tokura is in Hyogo, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Banshu Tokura?
Wakasugi Kogen Oya (4 km), Wakasa Hyonosen (9 km), Hyounosen Kokusai (9 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.