Weather summary
Now5°sunny9 km/hUpdated 07:05, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 1,200 m
- peak
- 1,480 m
- vertical
- 280 m
- lifts
- 5
- runs
- 11
- longest run
- 2.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,500
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
Edelweiss is a compact, north-facing resort in Tochigi Prefecture with a solid mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. The mountain draws steady local traffic and offers decent powder potential, though limited vertical and a small footprint mean you'll lap the same runs quickly.
Nearby resorts
- Hunter Mountain Shiobara0 cm2 km away
- Aizu Kogen Takatsue0 cm23 km away1 cmyesterday
- Aizu Kogen Daikura0 cm30 km away1 cmyesterday
How it rides
Edelweiss sits on north-facing slopes in Nikko City, about two hours from Tokyo, making it an accessible option for weekend trips. The resort runs two quad lifts and three pair lifts across the mountain, keeping lines manageable on most days. Terrain splits evenly between beginner and intermediate runs, with some steeper pitches mixed in for riders looking for a bit more edge.
The riding experience is straightforward: mellow groomers dominate the lower mountain, and the steeper stuff lives higher up. With 280 meters of vertical and 11 marked runs, you'll cycle through the terrain regularly. The mountain's north aspect helps hold snow through the season, and it can be a decent powder day option when storms roll through. That said, the compact size means fresh tracks get tracked out quickly, and flat sections require some management to maintain momentum.
Base amenities include a children's play area (Playland BOW WOW) and rental/lesson services. There's no night skiing, so plan your day around the 8:30am–4:10pm window. The nearby Kawaji Onsen area offers some après-ski options if you want to soak after riding.
- website
- edelsnow.com
- where
- Tochigi, Japan
Questions about Edelweiss
How much snow is coming to Edelweiss?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Edelweiss?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Mon 9, Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 1,200 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Edelweiss open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Edelweiss?
The base is at 1,200 m and the top at 1,480 m. That is 280 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Edelweiss have?
5 lifts and 11 runs. The longest run is 2.0 km.
Where is Edelweiss?
Edelweiss is in Tochigi, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Edelweiss?
Hunter Mountain Shiobara (2 km), Aizu Kogen Takatsue (23 km), Aizu Kogen Daikura (30 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.