You can find the latest information on Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort, including basic information, recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, course maps, slope information (average snowfall/course difficulty/ratio of groomed/ungroomed snow), and access information.
What is Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort (Gunma Prefecture) like?
Enjoy the luxury of skiing, playing and relaxing in the famous hot springs, all in a convenient way!
This hot spring resort, located in the famous Kusatsu Onsen, is located at a high altitude, with the bottom at an elevation of 1,250m. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji from the top of the slope. The top is at an elevation of 1,600m, which allows for high-quality powder snow to fall, and you can enjoy a long course with an elevation difference of 350m and a total length of 4,300m.
The parking lot is just 0 minutes away from National Route 292, and it's a 5-minute drive from Kusatsu Onsen town, making it very convenient. There is a wide selection of rental items, so you can come empty-handed and enjoy skiing and snowboarding right away. There are also events held every day during the season, and there are plenty of activities to choose from, including snowshoeing, the 500m-long zip line "BanZipTENGU," and the 10m-high giant swing "SKY-SWING."
The resort is also popular for its extensive food menu, including Edomae sushi, and for its convenient skiing and play, as well as its famous hot springs.
Topics from the '25-26 season
Introducing the easy-to-use "Smart Ticket" online service
Online advance reservations for "Empty-Handed Rental" and "Smart Ticket" will begin on Monday, December 1st. If you pre-register online, you can conveniently avoid the hassle of completing procedures on-site. Please note that "Empty-Handed Rental" is limited in number, so please check beforehand.
Pets are now allowed on the Pulse Gondola! A dog run is also planned to open.
The Pulse Gondola, an eight-seater cabin, is the new symbol of Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort and will be operational from December 2023. Pets will also be allowed on board from the 2025-2026 season. At the same time, a dog run is scheduled to open in the area where you disembark from the gondola. Family skiing with your beloved dog is a refreshing experience.
Recommended courses at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
・Aobayama Course
Maximum gradient: 28 degrees, average gradient: 21 degrees / Distance: 250m / Slope orientation: South
The top of the slopes at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort (1,600m above sea level) On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji! On mornings after snowfall, the skies are covered in high-quality powder.
・Rhododendron course
Maximum gradient: 12 degrees, average gradient: 8 degrees / Distance: 3200m / Slope orientation: South
A wide, gentle, long course through a larch forest. Even beginners can ski here, making it the most popular course for families at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort!
・R292 course
Maximum gradient: 8 degrees, average gradient: 5 degrees / Distance: 2000m / Slope orientation: South
As the name suggests, this course runs along National Route 292, which is closed in winter. Starting from Mt. Aoba, passing Mt. Onari and going out to Mt. Tengu, you can enjoy a long run of up to 4,300m.
course map
weather forecast
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live camera
lift fee
| Denomination | adult | Junior (ages 4 to elementary school age) | Seniors (60 years old and over) and junior and senior high school students | 3 years old and under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day ticket (Open until 16:30) | 6,000 yen | 2,000 yen | 5,200 yen | free |
| Night ticket (16:30-20:00) | 2,000 yen | 1,000 yen | 2,000 yen |
Slope information
·Basic information
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| Top altitude 1,600m | Longest run 4,300m | Elevation difference 355m | Maximum slope 30° |
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5 courses | 5 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway - book |
・Monthly average snowfall
| December | January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40cm | 80cm | 120cm | 100cm | 50cm |
・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
"Crystal Sora" Sushi Ozeki Authentic Edomae Sushi
Crystal Sora Sushi Ozeki, which opened at the top of Tenguyama in December 2023, offers authentic Edomae sushi made by a chef who trained in Ginza while taking in the spectacular view.
Otakinoyu
It is one of the "Kusatsu Three Hot Springs," a day-trip hot spring in Kusatsu Onsen. The large public bath has an open-air bath with a hot waterfall, a combined bath, a waterfall bath, and a sauna. The source is the rare "Nikawa Source" (beauty bath) in Kusatsu Onsen, and of course it is a free-flowing hot spring.
*20% discount on bathing fees with used lift tickets on the day
Information
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
〒377-1711 Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Shirane National Forest, 158 Forest Section
