Kuzuryu, also known as Kuzuryu Skiland, is a ski area in Ono City in the eastern region of Fukui Prefecture. It is close to Lake Kuzuryu and the border with Gifu Prefecture.
This ski area has four pair lifts (440m, 440m, 630m and 800m), all of which start from the base area. Challenge Course A offers a 41-degree gradient.
Kuzuryu can either be accessed from the west or east (from Gujo City in Gujo Prefecture).
This ski area has four pair lifts (440m, 440m, 630m and 800m), all of which start from the base area. Challenge Course A offers a 41-degree gradient.
The Downhill course at Kuzuryu (off the Number 3 lift) was officially certified as an alpine slalom course by the FIS (International Ski Federation) in 2011, a first in Fukui Prefecture. The course is often used to host prefectural ski events.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
728
Vertical (m)
320
Bottom/base (m)
408
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
50
Advanced runs (%)
20
Longest course (m)
1000
Steepest slope (°)
41
Number of courses
6
Ski lifts
4
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
4
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Kuzuryu usually plans to be open from mid- to late December until early May. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Kuzuryu is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Kuzuryu.
Park
The Mini Park is located by the Number 2 pair lift. There is also a Mini Cross course.
Families & children
There is a Kids Park by the base of the Number 2 pair lift.
Lessons
Ski lessons are available at Kuzuryu.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day (weekends & holidays)
Adult: 4,000 yen
Child: 3,000 yen
Senior: 3,000 yen
1 day (weekdays)
Adult: 3,000 yen
Child: 2,600 yen
Senior: 2,6000 yen
Half day (weekends & holidays)
Adult: 2,600 yen
Half day (weekdays)
Adult: 2,300 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 300 yen
11 lift coupons
Adult: 3,000 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 33,000 yen
Child: 28,000 yen
Children ages 3 and under can ride the lifts for free.
The morning ticket is valid from 8:30am until 1:00pm.
The afternoon ticket is valid from 11:00am
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 14th January - 2nd March (48 days)
2024-2025 season: 30th December - 23rd March (84 days)
2023-2024 season: 10th January - 12th March (63 days)
2022-2023 season: 25th December - 12th March (78 days)
2021-2022 season: 31st December - 27th March (87 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 120cm on 9th-14th February
2024-2025 season: 260cm on 8th-15th and 19th-26th February
2023-2024 season: 70cm on 25th-29th January
2022-2023 season: 160cm on 30th January - 8th February
2021-2022 season: 300cm on 17th-19th February
2020-2021 season: 220cm on 11th-14th January
2018-2019 season: 60cm on 29th January - 3rd February
2017-2018 season: 320cm on 18th-24th February
2016-2017 season: 190cm on 11th-14th February
2015-2016 season: 100cm on 25th-27th January
2014-2015 season: 280cm on 14th February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Fukui Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu.
It is surrounded by Ishikawa to the north, Gifu to the east, Shiga to the south and Kyoto to the southwest.
The ski areas in Fukui Prefecture are located in the northeastern region of the Prefecture.
Kuzuryu is one of 2 ski areas currently operating in Ono City.
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