Daisen Masumizu Kogen SNOW PARK is a ski area located in Houki Town in the western region of Tottori Prefecture.
This ski area is on the western slopes of Mt Daisen, a volcanic mountain with an elevation of over 1700m.
Daisen Masumizu Kogen has been closed for the last few seasons. It will be re-opening for the 2022-2023 season. There are two lifts, but only one is used during the winter season. (The other lift is used in the summer months).
There are three other separate ski areas on the slopes of Mt Daisen. They are Daisen White Resort, Oku Daisen and Kagamiganaru.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
950
Vertical (m)
210
Bottom/base (m)
740
Beginner runs (%)
40
Intermediate runs (%)
40
Advanced runs (%)
20
Longest course (m)
700
Steepest slope (°)
30
Number of courses
2
Ski lifts
1
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
1
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park usually plans to be open from mid- to late December until early March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Daisen Masumizu Kogen is normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
Night skiing
Night skiing is usually Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 10:00pm. Some exceptions
Families & children
There is a Yuki Asobi Zone for playing in the snow and other snow activities. A 500 yen entry charge allows entry.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Daisen Masumizu Kogen.
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
Adult: 4,500 yen
Child: 3,500 yen
Morning
Adult: 3,500 yen
Child: 2,500 yen
Afternoon
Adult: 3,500 yen
Child: 2,500 yen
Night
Adult: 3,800 yen
Night (weekdays)
Adult: 3,200 yen
11 lift coupons
Adult: 5,500 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 32,500 yen
Child: 27,500 yen
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: 27th December - 1st March (65 days)
2024-2025 season: 22nd December - 9th March (78 days)
2023-2024 season: 23rd December - 14th February (54 days)
2022-2023 season: 26th December - 5th March (70 days)
2021-2022 season: Closed
Deepest recorded snow depth
2019-2020 season: 55cm on 11th February
2018-2019 season: 70cm on 30th-31st December and 27th-3th January
2017-2018 season: 90cm on 6th-9th and 13th-14th February
2016-2017 season: 190cm on 13th-14th February
2015-2016 season: 120cm on 25th-26th February
2014-2015 season: 155cm on 13th-15th February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Tottori Prefecture is located in the Chugoku region of the main island of Honshu in western Japan. Tottori Prefecture borders Shimane Prefecture to the west, Hiroshima Prefecture to the southwest, Okayama Prefecture to the south, and Hyogo Prefecture to the east.
The beautiful 1729m Mt Daisen in the western region of the prefecture is a popular destination year-round, and there are several ski areas around the mountain, the largest being Daisen White Resort.
There is also one ski area (Wakasa Hyonosen) on the eastern border with Hyogo Prefecture.
Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park is the only ski area currently operating in Houki Town.
About the information on this page
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