九重森林公園スキー場

Overview

Kuju Forest Park Ski Resort is one of Kyushu’s largest ski areas, located in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture. With a total slope length of about 2,500 m, its courses spread across a highland at roughly 1,150 m elevation—a precious field for enjoying genuine winter sports in snow-scarce Kyushu. Its open highland setting with views of the Kuju range is a real draw.

Highlights

• ●About 2,500 m of total slopes—among Kyushu’s largest
• ●A highland setting at roughly 1,150 m elevation
• ●Open views toward the Kuju mountain range
• ●Genuine winter sports in snow-scarce Kyushu

History

Places to ski in Kyushu are limited, and this resort is known as “Kyushu’s largest ski area,” also familiarly called Kuju Ski Resort. Developed to make use of the climate of the high Kuju highland, it has become one of Kyushu’s winter-sports bases. Please check official sources for operator and season information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the Kuju highland to enjoy the snowscape
2. 2Make the most of skiing and snowboarding on the slopes
3. 3Savor the highland views of the Kuju range
4. 4Warm up afterward at a nearby Kuju hot spring

Did you know?

💡 A total slope length of about 2,500 m ranks it among Kyushu’s largest. As a rare spot to experience “snowy Kyushu,” it draws a wide range of visitors, from families to serious skiers and snowboarders.

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