A Snow Stay to Discover the Unknown JAPOW

A Snow Stay to Discover the Unknown JAPOW

Okuhida is a hidden sanctuary for exceptional powder snow, renowned for snow quality that ranks among the very finest in Japan.

This winter, why not enjoy a memorable snow stay at KAI Okuhida, where you can fully savor top-quality powder snow and relaxing hot springs to your heart's content?

Enjoying skiing

Less crowded than Niseko or Hakuba, this hidden gem allows you to fully indulge in world-class powder snow, stress-free.

Nearby Ski Resorts

Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort

The nearest ski resort, located about 5 minutes by car from KAI Okuhida. Here, you can freely enjoy the abundant, hidden powder snow of the Hida region without the crowds. It features three courses suited for all skill levels, ranging from a wide family slope ideal for beginners and children to practice, to an advanced course boasting a maximum incline of 38 degrees and a total length of 1.5 km. At the base of the mountain, there is also an adjoining restaurant where you can savor Hida beef.

Hida Nagareha Snow Resort

Located about 50 minutes by car from KAI Okuhida. The slopes spreading near the summit of Mt. Nagareha are appealing for their expansive location offering panoramic views of the Northern Alps, as well as their impressive scale. Also known as a hidden spot for powder snow, it offers a firm, responsive snow quality compared to Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort. With a rich selection of 13 courses, it features a wide variety of trails that satisfy everyone from beginners to advanced skiers.

Access to the ski resort

Enjoying snow activities

We offer private tours where you can experience the overwhelming silver world of the Northern Alps in the snow-covered mountains of Hirayu and Kamikochi in winter, places that are usually difficult to access.

Hirayu Onsen Snow Fun Tour

The whole family can put on snowshoes and step into the panoramic world of the Northern Alps. Touch and feel the scenery and snow, and wrap up the experience with a fun sledding ride. This is a family-friendly plan with smooth chairlift transfers.

Hirayu Onsen Snow Hike

Ride the chairlift to a panoramic view of the Northern Alps and into the woodland area. The exhilarating feeling of skiing down a long distance is another highlight of this experience. This active tour lets you feel the superb powder snow of Hirayu while enjoying an accessible snow mountain trek.

Kamikochi Rime Ice Tour

Experience the mystical hoarfrost and silent, snow-covered scenery of Kamikochi during its winter closure. A deeply moving tour that takes you walking from Kama Tunnel to Taisho Pond and Tashiro Pond, allowing you to discover the rare and enchanting side of Kamikochi in winter.

Enjoying après-ski at the hotel

Warming your body, chilled by snow activities, in an abundant hot spring, and indulging in local delicacies such as Hida beef brings the ultimate winter journey to a perfect completion.

Recommended Stay Highlights

An open-air snow-viewing bath

In the guest room bath filled with privacy, you can fully indulge in the waters of Okuhida Onsen, famous as a renowned mountain hot spring.

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Savoring Hida beef

We offer Kaiseki dining where you can savor Hida beef, one of Japan's premier Wagyu beef brands.

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Winter-exclusive illumination

A magical snow landscape illuminated by the original "Hida-dama" lighting spreads throughout the hotel. Snow huts (kamakura), unique to heavy snowfall regions, are also one of the highlights.

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Frozen Ice Bus Tour

We are holding the "Frozen Ice Bus Tour," which takes you on a dedicated bus to visit the two major icy spectacles of Okuhida Onsen-kyo. You can savor the overwhelming artistic beauty of ice, featuring a series of frozen ice formations reaching up to 15 meters in height that seem to tower right before your eyes.

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Recommended Plan for Ski Trips

2-Night Lift, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

We have prepared a plan with lift tickets that allows you to add an extra night from just +18,630 JPY on top of the one-night price. *Prices vary depending on the date.
Without feeling rushed by travel, you can relax at the hotel on the first day and leisurely enjoy skiing from the morning on the next day.

2-Night Lift, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

2Night (s) 3day (s)(2 Guests・Dinner and Breakfast Included)
1 Night 1 Guest
26290~

Lift, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

1Night (s) 2day (s)(2 Guests・Dinner and Breakfast Included)
1 Night 1 Guest
34230~

Early Bird 30 Days: Lift, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

1Night (s) 2day (s)(2 Guests・Dinner and Breakfast Included)
1 Night 1 Guest
29610~