Kannabe Kogen has three general ski areas in the city of Toyooka in Hyogo prefecture. The Up Kannabe Ski Resort is located in the Kannabe Mountains, and the Okukannabe and Manba Ski Areas are both located in the northern part of Mount Sobu, regions blessed by the sea, mountains, rivers, and agricultural products all recognized by the Global Geopark Network. The Okukannabe and Manba Ski Areas are both adjacent to one another, allowing you to go to and from both of them. All ski areas can be enjoyed by anyone from beginners to experts, children to adults. Blue Ridge Hotel is located right in the center between these ski resorts, operating shuttle buses to each for excellent access. Best of all, hotel lodgers get priority access to the Manba group ski area. Enjoy lodging and skiing at reasonable prices.
- Manba Ski Area
- 9 minutes by car
Shuttles available
Lift ticket 4,000yen〜
The top of the ski areas links with the Okukannabe ski area, and the huge course that runs down through the forest is very popular. You can also get a common pass that allows you to ski into Okukannabe, giving you a day of endless excitement. Rest houses are available at all points allowing you to enjoy skiing and snowboarding while taking a rest.
- Okukannabe Ski Area
- 10 minutes by car
Shuttles available
Lift ticket 4,000yen〜
A full-blown ski area with the highest elevation in Kannabe Kogen which is also used for competition courses. Courses get steeper the higher the altitude. Okukannabe is also connected to Manba Ski Area, allowing skiiers and snowboarders to enjoy both mountains.
- Up Kannabe Ski Area
- 6 minutes by car
Shuttles available
Lift ticket 4,500yen〜
Boasting the best ski slopes for beginners! "Spacious ski slopes" with wide courses that are the best in the Kannabe area for families and beginners. The base area of each slope has a parking lot, making it convenient to go straight to any slope. You can also see the crater of Mt. Kannabe from the center chair lifts!
Express bus for easy access from Kansai
Enjoy easier access from designated areas to Blue Ridge Hotel.
【Direction of Osaka】
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | Wadayama Sales Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Takarazuka IC | 3,300Yen | 2,600Yen |
| Shin Osaka | 3,650Yen | 3,000Yen |
| Osaka(Hankyu Sanbangai) | 3,700Yen | 3,050Yen |
【Direction of Kobe】
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | Wadayama Sales Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Sannomiya | 3,100Yen | 2,400Yen |
【Direction of Himeji】
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | Hidaka Shoukou Kaikan Mae | Wadayama Sales Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji Station | 2,600Yen | 2,200Yen | 1,800Yen |
【Osaka→Kinosaki Onsen】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus | 3rd Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | 9:20 | 13:20 | 18:20 |
| Shin Osaka | 9:30 | ー | ー |
| Takarazuka IC | 10:00 | ー | 18:52 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 11:34 | 15:11 | 20:26 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 12:08 | 15:37 | 21:00 |
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 12:41 | 16:10 | 21:33 |
【Kinosaki Onsen→Osaka】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus | 3rd Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 7:30 | 12:00 | 14:40 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 8:03 | 12:33 | 15:13 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 8:47 | 13:07 | 15:47 |
| Takarazuka IC | 10:40 | 14:46 | 17:26 |
| Shin Osaka | ー | ー | 17:56 |
| Osaka | 11:12 | 15:18 | 18:06 |
【Kobe→Kinosaki Onsen】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus | 3rd Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinki Bus Sannomiya Bus Terminal | 12:30 | 16:30 | 18:45 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 14:34 | 18:58 | 20:36 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 15:08 | 19:32 | 21:10 |
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 15:41 | 20:15 | 21:53 |
【Kinosaki Onsen→Kobe】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus | 3rd Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 6:20 | 10:15 | 13:00 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 6:59 | 10:48 | 13:33 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 7:33 | 11:22 | 14:07 |
| Hankyu Sannomiya | 9:28 | 13:18 | 16:02 |
【Himeji→Kinosaki Onsen】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Himeji Station | 9:00 | 17:30 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 10:45 | 19:11 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 10:45 | 19:11 |
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 11:18 | 19:44 |
【Kinosaki Onsen→Himeji】
| Bus Stop | 1st Bus | 2nd Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Kinosaki Onsen Station | 7:50 | 16:00 |
| Hidaka Shoukou Kaigisho Mae | 8:23 | 16:33 |
| Wadayama Sales Office | 8:49 | 17:03 |
| Himeji Station | 10:04 | 18:30 |
※Booking not required
※2 round trips a day(Joint operation with other bus company)
※Limited seats on the bus,therefore if it is full you may not be able to board.
- Standard type
- Tennessee
- 1〜2
- Person
Size: 28㎡ / twin bed: 110x195mm
- Superior type
- Georgia
- 1〜3
- Person
Size: 36㎡ / twin bed: 110x195mm
- Recommended for families
- Georgia King
- 1〜4
- Person
Size: 36㎡ / twin bed: 154x195mm
- Semi suite
- Carolina
- 1〜4
- Person
Size: 48㎡ / twin bed: 110x195mm
- Superior upgrade
- Tennessee Delux
- 1〜2
- Person
Size: 28㎡ / twin bed: 110x195mm
- Superior upgrade
- Georgia Delux
- 1〜3
- Person
Size: 36㎡ / twin bed: 110x195mm
- Sweet type
- Virginia Suite
- 1〜2
- Person
Size: 87㎡ / double bed: 154x195mm
- Royal sweet
- Blue Ridge Suite Type
- 1〜4
- Person
Size: 108㎡ / double bed: 154x195mm
- Guest room amenities and facilities
- Hand towels, bath towels, toothbrush set, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, soap, yukata, hair dryer, down quilts, razor, shower caps, bidet toilet, combs and brushes
- Baths
- 6：00～9：00 / 15：00～24：00
- Sauna
- 17：00～23：00
- Dinner
- 17：30～ or 19：30～
- Breakfast
- 7：00～
- Access
- 5 minute walk from hotel
- Hours
- 10:00～17:00
- Food served
- Specials, udon, etc.
- Price range
- 1,000 yen
- Facility overview, services
- Address: 55 Hidakachō Kurisuno, Toyooka-shi, Hyōgo-ken 669-5372
TEL：0796-45-1200 ／ FAX：0796-45-0386 ／ email：blridge_hotel@blridge.jp
Check-in: 15:00～19:00 / Check-out: 10:00
(Facilities) Onsen, sauna, banquet hall, conference room, restaurant, lobby, shop, farm, pool
(Services) Ice machine, bicycle rental, laundry
(Admission-paid) Indoor pool, table tennis, karaoke, billiards, ski rental, snowboard rental, shogi, go
- Kids Park
- In winter we have a family snow park within the area of Blue Ridge Hotel. The snow park comes equipped with a moving belt. Perfect for sleigh riding, kids skiing and snowboarding! Kids can be viewed playing in the snow from the hotel, making mother and father happy.
- Business Hours
- 9:00～16:00
- Place
- Back of hotel (back mountains)
- Entrance fees
- Adults, children, infants (3 years~) 1,000 yen (including tax)
- Rental supplies
- Sleighs, skis, boards, children’s snow toys (shovels, buckets, etc.)
- What are the check-in and check-out times?
- Check-in: 15:00～ (Please contact us if you will be arriving past 17:00)
Check out: By 10:00
- How do I use the parking lot?
- The parking lot can be used for free from your arrival until check-out. It may also be used when arriving late at night or early in the morning. Parking lot may not be usable at these hours depending on condition of snow removal.
- Can I have my luggage sent in advance to the hotel?
- Yes, you have you luggage sent in advance with express delivery.
Items received at the hotel will be stored for free.
Our shop can arrange express delivery to send you luggage back when returning home.
Luggage delivery address
55 Hidakachō Kurisuno, Toyooka-shi, Hyōgo-ken 669-5372, Japan
TEL: 0796-45-1200
- Can you pick me up from the nearest station?
- We operate a shuttle bus. (Reservation required)
- Can I use a credit card when paying?
- Payments can be made with cash or credit.
- I'd like to ski after check-out.
- You can use the hotel dressing room and public baths at no charge even after checking out.
*Lockers are charged.
For those coming by car
Osaka Kobe
(2 hrs. 10 min.)-
Chugoku Expressway
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Yokawa JCT
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Maizusu-Wakasa Expressway
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Kasuga IC
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Kita-Kinki-Toyooka Expressway
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Hidaka-KannabeKougen IC
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Turn left on Route 482 going towards Kami & Muraoka （travel for about 12 km）
Himeji Okayama
(1 hrs. 30 min.)-
Chugoku Expressway
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Fukusaki IC
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Bantan Renraku Road
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Kita-Kinki-Toyooka Expressway
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Hidaka-KannabeKougen IC
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Turn left on Route 482 going towards Kami & Muraoka （travel for about 12 km）
Kyoto
(2 hrs. 35 min.)-
Kyoto Jukan Expressway
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Tango-Omiya IC
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National Highway No. 9
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Right at Wadayama’s Ipponyanagi intersection onto Maruyamagawa Ugan Road
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Follow the road towards Toyooka & Kinosaki at Kamioda Intersection
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Turn left at Nyou Intersection onto route 482 towards Muraoka & Kannabe Highlands (travel for about 12 km)
Tottori
(1 hrs. 15 min.)-
National Highway No. 9
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Left at Kamicho & Muraoka Interstection
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Route 482
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Sobu Tunnel
For those coming by train
JR Osaka
(2 hrs. 10 min.)-
Limited Express Kounotori
JR Kobe
(2 hrs. 30 min.)-
Limited Express Hamakaze
JR Himeji
(1 hrs. 30 min.)-
Limited Express Hamakaze
JR Kyoto
(2 hrs. 30 min.)-
Limited Express Kinosaki
Free shuttle bus ※Reservations are required
From JR San-in Main Line Ebara Station West Exit to Blue Ridge Hotel
- 9:40
- 10:45
- 11:40
- 14:50
- 15:40
- 16:35
- 17:45
- 19:45
From Blue Ridge Hotel to JR San-in Main Line Ebara Station West Exit
- 9:15
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 14:05
- 15:10
- 16:05
- 16:55
- 19:15
in advance.(Guests with out reservations will not be picked up.)
For those coming by limited express bus
Osaka
(2 hrs. 30 min.)-
From Osaka Umeda to Kinosaki(From Hankyu Umeda Sanbangai)
9:20/18:20(About 2 hours 30 minutes)
Kobe
(2 hrs)-
From Kobe Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Kinosaki(Hyogo prefectural government agency departure)
13:30/17:30(About 2 hours)
Free shuttle bus ※Reservations are required
From JR San-in Main Line Ebara Station West Exit to Blue Ridge Hotel
- 9:40
- 10:45
- 11:40
- 14:50
- 15:40
- 16:35
- 17:45
- 19:45
From Blue Ridge Hotel to JR San-in Main Line Ebara Station West Exit
- 9:15
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 14:05
- 15:10
- 16:05
- 16:55
- 19:15
in advance.(Guests with out reservations will not be picked up.)