Sol-Fa Oda Ski Gelande

Overview

The SOL-FA Oda Ski Gelande is a ski resort in the Oda-Miyama area of Uchiko in Ehime Prefecture. Run by Sol-Fa Oda Co., it is still fondly known by its old name, the Oda-Miyama Ski Resort. A rare place to enjoy snow on the mild island of Shikoku, it is equipped with snow-making machines. From the upper slopes you can look out over Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Western Japan, the Shikoku Karst, and even the distant Matsuyama Plain, making it a resort prized for its views.

Highlights

• ●A grand panorama of Mount Ishizuchi and the Shikoku Karst from the upper slopes
• ●Open views stretching all the way to the Matsuyama Plain
• ●A snow surface kept reliable by snow-making machines, a rarity on Shikoku
• ●A mountain-valley resort still fondly called the Oda-Miyama Ski Resort

History

Shikoku is a warm region where natural snowfall cannot always be relied upon, so this resort introduced snow-making machines to keep its slopes in reliable condition through the season. Making the most of its mountain-valley setting at Oda-Miyama, it has become a beloved local hub for winter sports, and the name Oda-Miyama Ski Resort has stuck to this day.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Prepare winter gear and head to the Oda-Miyama slopes in Uchiko
2. 2Sort out rentals and check-in, then start skiing after checking the snow
3. 3Photograph the sweeping views of Mount Ishizuchi and the Shikoku Karst from up high
4. 4Take in the Matsuyama Plain and descend with time to spare before dusk

Did you know?

💡 This is one of the few ski resorts where you can ski on the mild island of Shikoku, and the view from its upper slopes is its pride. On a clear day you can take in Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Western Japan, the vast Shikoku Karst and the Matsuyama Plain, so the scenery itself is reason enough to visit.

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