Gozaisho is a ski area located near the top of Mt Gozaisho in Komono Town in the northern region of Mie Prefecture.
It is the only ski area in Mie Prefecture. However, this is a skiers-only ski area, so snowboarders are not allowed.
There is only one way to get to the ski area: via the Gozaisho Ropeway lift, which rises from the Yunoyama Onsen area of Komono Town.
At the top of the Ropeway are two single lifts, a few sledging areas and a 1km long snowshoe course.
There are two main ski runs, each about 200m in length. The steepest slope has a maximum gradient of 25 degrees, and the ski area classifies this as being for 'advanced skiers'. The other slope has a maximum gradient of 17 degrees and is classified as being for 'beginners'.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1190
Vertical (m)
50
Bottom/base (m)
1140
Beginner runs (%)
50
Intermediate runs (%)
0
Advanced runs (%)
50
Longest course (m)
250
Steepest slope (°)
25
Number of courses
4
Ski lifts
2
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
0
Single lift (1-person)
2
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Gozaisho usually plans to be open from early January until early March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
The ski lifts are normally open from 9:30am until 3:30pm.
The Ropeway is normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm (last one down at 4:20pm).
The sledding areas may remain open after the ski lifts close for the season.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing.
Snowshoe
There is an official 10km snowshoe course at Gozaisho.
Families & children
There are two sledding areas, both 100m in length. Skiing is not allowed in those areas.
Lessons
Ski lessons are available at Gozaisho.
Rental
Ski rental and wear is available at Gozaisho. Sleds and snow shoes are also available to rent.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
Ropeway (return)
Adult: 2,600 yen
Child: 1,300 yen
1 day (ski lifts)
Adult: 2,000 yen
Child: 2,000 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 300 yen
Child: 300 yen
6 lift coupons
Adult: 1,000 yen
Child: 1,000 yen
Separate tickets are required for the Ropeway and the two single ski lifts.
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: Actual dates unconfirmed
2024-2025 season: 1st January - 9th March (67 days)
2023-2024 season: 13th January - 19th February (37 days)
2022-2023 season: 2nd January - 26th February (55 days)
2021-2022 season: 2nd January - 13th March (70 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 60cm on 1st-6th and 9th-15th February
2024-2025 season: 50cm on 9th February - 4th March
2023-2024 season: 40cm on 26th January - 2nd February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Mie Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Honshu. The prefecture borders Gifu Prefecture to the north, Shiga Prefecture and Kyoto Prefecture to the northwest, Nara Prefecture to the west, Wakayama Prefecture to the southwest, and Aichi Prefecture to the east.
There is only one ski area currently operating in Mie Prefecture.
Gozaisho is located in Komono Town in the northern region of the prefecture, close to the border with Shiga Prefecture.
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