Weather summary
Now4°partly cloudy23 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 400 m
- peak
- 564 m
- vertical
- 164 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 3
- longest run
- 0.9 km
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
Sonei Kunohe is a tiny village-operated area in rural Iwate with modest terrain split between beginner and intermediate runs. It's a local's hill with minimal infrastructure, no lessons or rentals, and uncertain future operations.
Nearby resorts
- Hiraniwa Kogen0 cm15 km away3 cmyesterday
- Okunakayama Kogen0 cm22 km away6 cmyesterday
- Soyumura 229 Ski Land0 cm34 km away4 cmyesterday
How it rides
Sonei Kunohe sits in Kunohe Village in northern Iwate, a small community-run mountain that opened in 1981. The terrain is split evenly between beginner and intermediate runs, with a small slice of steeper advanced terrain. A single pair lift and rope tow service the hill, making it a no-frills operation that caters to locals and families looking for a quiet day out.
The mountain has struggled with snow reliability in recent seasons—the 2023-2024 winter saw only 28 days of operation due to insufficient snow, though 2024-2025 improved to 60 days. There is no ski school, equipment rental, or terrain park. The resort announced it will not operate during the 2025-2026 season due to maintenance costs and aging lift infrastructure, though a future reopening has not been ruled out entirely.
This is a place for locals and those seeking a quiet, unpretentious mountain experience. Expect minimal services and infrastructure; the draw is simplicity and community, not amenities or terrain variety.
- website
- kunohe-ski.jp
- where
- Iwate, Japan
Questions about Sonei Kunohe
How much snow is coming to Sonei Kunohe?
1 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Sonei Kunohe?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Mon 9, Tue 10. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 400 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Sonei Kunohe open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Sonei Kunohe?
The base is at 400 m and the top at 564 m. That is 164 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Sonei Kunohe have?
2 lifts and 3 runs. The longest run is 0.9 km.
Where is Sonei Kunohe?
Sonei Kunohe is in Iwate, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Sonei Kunohe?
Hiraniwa Kogen (15 km), Okunakayama Kogen (22 km), Soyumura 229 Ski Land (34 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.