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Now4°partly cloudy7 km/hUpdated 07:04, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 900 m
- peak
- 1,050 m
- vertical
- 150 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 2
- longest run
- 0.6 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,000
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Onsen
Oze Hinoemata Onsen is a remote, weekend-only mountain in southwestern Fukushima known for deep powder and steep terrain. Limited infrastructure and sparse crowds make it a quiet alternative, though access and operating days require planning.
Nearby resorts
- Kita Nikko Takahata1 cm9 km away2 cmyesterday
- Okutadami Maruyama0 cm20 km away
- Aizu Kogen Takatsue0 cm21 km away1 cmyesterday
How it rides
Tucked into the mountains near the Fukushima–Gunma–Niigata border, Oze Hinoemata Onsen is one of the more isolated ski areas in the region. The mountain pulls serious snow and has a reputation for powder riding, especially on the steeper course. Terrain is split fairly evenly across beginner, intermediate, and advanced pitches, with one run explicitly marketed as a deep powder line.
The catch is access and availability. The resort sits roughly two hours from Aizu Wakamatsu and is only reachable from the northeast during winter—southern routes into Niigata close seasonally. More importantly, it operates weekends, holidays, and school breaks only, with a midday lunch break and no night skiing. There's no rental equipment or instruction on-site, so come prepared and self-sufficient.
If you're chasing quiet powder runs and don't mind the logistical friction, Oze Hinoemata Onsen rewards the effort. The low snowboarder ratio and limited weekend traffic mean fresh tracks linger longer than at busier resorts. Just plan your trip around the calendar and bring your own gear.
- website
- oze-info.jp
- where
- Fukushima, Japan
Questions about Oze Hinoemata Onsen
How much snow is coming to Oze Hinoemata Onsen?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Oze Hinoemata Onsen?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 900 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Oze Hinoemata Onsen open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Oze Hinoemata Onsen?
The base is at 900 m and the top at 1,050 m. That is 150 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Oze Hinoemata Onsen have?
2 lifts and 2 runs. The longest run is 0.6 km.
Where is Oze Hinoemata Onsen?
Oze Hinoemata Onsen is in Fukushima, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Oze Hinoemata Onsen?
Kita Nikko Takahata (9 km), Okutadami Maruyama (20 km), Aizu Kogen Takatsue (21 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.