Wakasu Kogen Ohya Ski
2~3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Okayama. A family oriented ski and snow board resort with a car park close to the slopes. This season lift passes are 1,000 Yen for kids of junior high school age and below! Further more the highly popular 'easy lessons' for beginner skiers and snow boarders are only 1,000 Yen (1 hour lesson)! In 'Snow★Land', kids who can ski or snowboard can try out the ski jump. For those who get stuck or need help on the slopes the trail support staff will gently help you out♪ Mothers accompanying kids can refresh in the Wakasugi hot spring baths♪ Kids who can't ride on the ski lifts can use the 'easy belt' lift and go sledging on the exclusive sledging trail so the ski resort is well suited to families. The artificial mogul trail, created by the mogul ski school, and the snow park are also very popular♪

For absolute beginners there's an 'easy belt' lift and 'easy lessons' A family ski resort with close access from the city and car park next to the slopes.