WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE
Kannabe, Kansai’s Natural Snow Village
Only 3 hrs. from Osaka/Kyoto
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Kannabe Snow Village is located in the mountains of northern Hyogo Prefecture and boasts 3 adjacent ski areas, real snow, and quick access from Kobe, Osaka City, and Kyoto City.
UP-Kannabe is the perfect ski park for beginners and families with nearly 80% of the park’s terrane being wide open and with a gentle incline.
The standing walkway lift is easy for kids and first-timers to ride.
Come and experience your first snow!
4 GOOD REASONS TO COME!
ACTIVITIES
Explore the mountain at your own pace
Snowshoeing in the Kannabe Highlands with English-Speaking Guide
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Kannabe Beginner Skiing and Snowboarding Lesson
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Snow Park and Lunch at Kannabe Blue Ridge Hotel (Wednesday Plan)
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Snow Park and Lunch at Kannabe Blue Ridge Hotel
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Winter Rental Car for Mountains and Coastline Adventures : Snow Playground,Hot Springs & Salt-Making
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Winter Rental Car Adventure: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Hot Springs
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Snow Amusement
ParkTake your children over to the snow amusement park for endless fun! With both a north (new this year) and a south area, there are a variety of activities for children of all ages to enjoy. These include a snow merry-go-round, inflatable slides, banana boat rides, and more!
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Kidsway and Super
KidswayChildren and adults alike can ride on magic carpets (conveyor belt lifts) to get to the top of gentle hills that are great for beginners. Easy to ride, the kidsway and super kidsway can be used by children independently or together with an adult, as well as by adults themselves. On the gentle slopes by these easy-to-use lifts, guests can go skiing, snowboarding, or sledding.
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3 Ski Areas
3 Mountain Guide
UP KANNABE
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 470m
- Lowest
- 280m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 4
- Slope Gradient
- 33°
- Longest
- 1 km
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- Terrain
- Groomed
- 80%
- Beginner
- 40%
- Advanced
- 20%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 5
- Magic Carpets
- 2
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-15) 3,000 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-15) 3,000 yen
- Super Kidsway 1-day ticket
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(can also be used with the “Fluffy” (Inflatable) Slide & Merry-go-round at the Snow Amusement Park)
1,500 yen
- Banana Boat Rafting
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Adults (6+) 2,000 yen
Kids (4-6) 1,500 yen
- Snowmobile Ride (10 min)
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Adults (16+) 1,500 yen (1 unit for 1-2 people)
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OKU KANNABE
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 940m
- Lowest
- 380m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 7
- Slope Gradient
- 35°
- Longest
- 3.1 km
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- Terrain
- Groomed
- 80%
- Beginner
- 30%
- Advanced
- 30%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 6
- Magic Carpets
- 1
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 3,500 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 4,000 yen
- Kid’s Park
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1,000 yen
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Note: The two ski areas, Oku Kannabe & Manba, are joined by a linking lift and run. A 1-day ticket purchased at either ski area can be used to access both Oku Kannabe and Manba.
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MANBA
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 810m
- Lowest
- 350m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 4
- Slope Gradient
- 33°
- Longest
- 1 km
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- Terrain
- Beginner
- 40%
- Intermediate
- 40%
- Advanced
- 20%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 3
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 3,500 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 4,000 yen
- Kid’s Park
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1,000 yen
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Note: The two ski areas, Oku Kannabe & Manba, are joined by a linking lift and run. A 1-day ticket purchased at either ski area can be used to access both Oku Kannabe and Manba.
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UP KANNABE
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 470m
- Lowest
- 280m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 4
- Slope Gradient
- 33°
- Longest
- 1 km
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- Terrain
- Groomed
- 80%
- Beginner
- 40%
- Advanced
- 20%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 5
- Magic Carpets
- 2
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-15) 3,000 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-15) 3,000 yen
- Super Kidsway 1-day ticket
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(can also be used with the “Fluffy” (Inflatable) Slide & Merry-go-round at the Snow Amusement Park)
1,500 yen
- Banana Boat Rafting
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Adults (6+) 2,000 yen
Kids (4-6) 1,500 yen
- Snowmobile Ride (10 min)
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Adults (16+) 1,500 yen (1 unit for 1-2 people)
OKU KANNABE
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 940m
- Lowest
- 380m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 7
- Slope Gradient
- 35°
- Longest
- 3.1 km
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- Terrain
- Groomed
- 80%
- Beginner
- 30%
- Advanced
- 30%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 6
- Magic Carpets
- 1
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 3,500 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 4,000 yen
- Kid’s Park
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1,000 yen
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Note: The two ski areas, Oku Kannabe & Manba, are joined by a linking lift and run. A 1-day ticket purchased at either ski area can be used to access both Oku Kannabe and Manba.
MANBA
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- Elevation
- Highest
- 810m
- Lowest
- 350m
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- Trails
- Trails
- 4
- Slope Gradient
- 33°
- Longest
- 1 km
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- Terrain
- Beginner
- 40%
- Intermediate
- 40%
- Advanced
- 20%
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- Lifts
- Chairlifts
- 3
TICKET / FARE INFO
- Weekday 1-day ticket (Mon-Fri)
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Adults (16+) 4,000 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 3,500 yen
- Weekend 1-day ticket (Sat, Sun, & Holidays)
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Adults (16+) 4,800 yen
Kids (4-12) 3,000 yen
Young Adults / Seniors (13-16 / 60+) 4,000 yen
- Kid’s Park
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1,000 yen
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Note: The two ski areas, Oku Kannabe & Manba, are joined by a linking lift and run. A 1-day ticket purchased at either ski area can be used to access both Oku Kannabe and Manba.
Accommodations
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Nashikisou
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Blue Ridge Hotel
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Albireo
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Snow Land
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Kougentei
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Pensione Kitamura
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Including accommodations outside of Kannabe area
Getting Here
Close to Kannabe are Kinosaki Onsen and Izushi, a hot spring town and a castle town, respectively.
Bus Guide
Local bus information Kinosaki - Kannabe
It takes approximately 60 minutes to travel from Kinosaki Onsen Station to Kannabe mountains and ski areas.
The fastest route is to take a local train from Kinosaki Onsen Station to Ebara Station. Then, from Ebara Station transfer to the local bus “Zentan Bus” bound for Kannabe Kougen.
Highway Bus Guide (From Osaka)
When switching buses at JR Ebara Station, there is a 3-minute walk between the bus stop to/from Kannabe Snow Village and the bus stop to/from Osaka.
Below are directions for walking to and from the local bus stop (to/from Kannabe Snow Village) and the express bus stop (to/from Osaka).
Rental Car
Kansai International Airport Rental Car
You can easily drive to Kannabe ski areas in about 3 hours from Kansai International Airport. You will need a valid drivers licence from your country and an international driver’s permit.
Please check with the rental companies about other necessary documents etc. You will also need snow tires to drive on the snowy roads.