Sky Valley is located in Yabu city in the north-western region of Hyogo Prefecture, on the eastern slopes of Mt Hachibuse. It is connected with the Hyperbowl Tohachi resort and they share a common lift ticket. It has been operating since 1982.
The mascot character is a squirrel, apparently called 'Risumaru-kun' - hopefully good friends with 'Kerohachi', the frog mascot at the connecting Hyperbowl Tohachi resort. We care about these things.
Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of western Japan. It stretches the width of the country and has a coastline both on the Sea of Japan to the north and on the Seto Inland Sea to the south. Most of the ski and snowboard resorts in Hyogo Prefecture are located in the northern region of the Prefecture.
The Mountain
1007m
500m
507m
32"
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3200m
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20%
70%
10%
Skiers 25%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 75%
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Sky Valley Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Sky Valley.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The kids area is located near the Number 3 Resthouse up on the slopes and is free to enter.
A new child-care facility opened for the 2018-2019 season in the Number 1 Resthouse building (mostly weekends and holidays).
Park information
There are a few Park Areas at Sky Valley - The Number 1 Board Park features an 80m long half pipe and the Number 2 Board Park features a variety of items. There are other items found around the slopes of this ski hill.
Sky Valley Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:40pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:40pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Sky Valley is open from 8:00am until 4:50pm on weekdays and from 8:00am on weekends and holidays.
There is no nighta at this resort.
Sky Valley Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,200 yen
2,000 yen
3,500 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,600 yen
2,000 yen
3,000 yen
AM / PM (weekend & holidays)
3,200 yen
1,500 yen
2,500 yen
AM / PM (weekdays)
2,600 yen
1,500 yen
2,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
Season Ticket (all)
35,000 yen
20,000 yen
Season Ticket + Parking
45,000 yen
Month (December or January)
15,000 yen
12,000 yen
Month (February)
15,000 yen
12,000 yen
Month (March)
13,000 yen
10,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
The lift tickets and season tickets are valid at both Sky Valley and the connecting Hyperbowl Tohachi.
The Morning ticket is valid from opening until 12:00pm. The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00am until closing.
Every Friday is Ladies Day when women can enjoy 500 yen off the cost of a one day lift ticket.
Getting to Sky Valley
By public transport
Train
24.7km from Yoka Station on the Sanin Honsen line
42.5km from Toyo-oka Station on the Sanin Honsen line
Information
Sky Valley is just under 25km from Yoka Station on the Sanin Honsen line.
Bus
No shuttle bus service information is available.
Private bus services are available from various nearby major cities.
By Car
20.5km from the Yokahyonosen IC on the Bantan Renraku Road
36km from the Wadayama IC on the Bantan Renraku Road
Nearest national route: Route 9 (3.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 531
Direction
Sky Valley is just over 20km from the Yokahyonosen IC exit of the Bantan Renraku Road.
From the IC exit turn left onto Route 9 and continue on that road for about 17km. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Prefecture Road 269 and then after another 1km turn left onto Prefecture Road 531. The turn off to the left for Sky Valley is just under 2km along this road.
About 120 minutes from Osaka. About 120 minutes from Okayama. About 150 minutes from Kyoto.
Parking
There are a number of car parks for up to 500 vehicles close to the base of Sky Valley
Parking costs 1,000 yen per vehicle on weekdays and 1,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
