Mt. Kurodake ski area & sightseeing cable car
Average Snowfall 8m
Average Top Season Snow base 3m
Lift system 2 Lifts / 3km Cable Car/ 700m Pair Lift
Season opening date Early November
Season closing date

Early June

Please note there are some extended closure periods during the season for maintenance of the ropeway.

Vertical Rise

850m

A further 550m if you hike to the top

Base elevation 670
Number of courses 3 courses
Off-piste policy

Closed during periods of avalanche control or avalanche danger.

Open most days.

Lift opening & closing times

Kurodake Ropeway: 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm
(Closed: Early of January ~ Early of February)
Chair Lift: 8:00 am ~ 3:20 pm
(Closed: Early of January ~ End of February)
to Beginner 1 course
Intermediate 1 course
Advanced Extensive advanced areas, especially for touring and adventurous skiers with all equipment.
Ski & Snowboard Park No park
Ski & Snowboard Rental Ski rental, no snowboard rental.
Ski School No
On Mountain dining & facilities

There is a restaurant at the top of the cable car and also one at the base.

There are also some good little bars and restaurants just down from the base of the ropeway in Sounkyo town.

Lift ticket prices Adult pass3,700 YEN / Child pass 2,150 YEN