Opened in 1975, Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort (Katashina Village, Gunma Prefecture) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the 2025-2026 season. Known as the closest snow resort to the Tokyo metropolitan area that uses 100% natural snow, it has repeatedly been ranked number one in the Kanto region's "Ski Resorts for Enjoying Powder Snow."
In addition to its convenient access, just two hours from Tokyo, the top of the slopes is 1,828m above sea level. Free from the crowds and competition, it is a "hidden gem" where you can enjoy some of the Kanto region's best dry powder snow to your heart's content, making it popular with powder lovers, snowboarders, and freestyle skiers alike.
In addition to updating its facilities, the ski resort is planning a variety of commemorative events for the 50th anniversary season. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a 3.5km long cruise and a variety of courses that make use of the natural terrain at this popular ski resort at a great price! Let's all ski together and have fun as we look forward to the next 50 years
"50th Anniversary Raffle" with luxurious prizes
A variety of luxurious prizes are offered to express gratitude to visitors for half a century. Raffles are held two to three times a month, with the chance to win 50th anniversary merchandise, season tickets for the next season, and more
[Scheduled date]
Monday, January 5th, Thursday, January 15th, Friday, January 30th,
Monday, February 2nd, Wednesday, February 25th,
Thursday, March 5th, Tuesday, March 10th
has been renovated as a completely ungroomed area.
An area that was closed several decades ago has reopened as a completely ungroomed area after maintenance work during the off-season!
New courses have been added to the ungroomed slalom course, training course, and wedeln course, which are sure to get you hooked once you try them, allowing you to enjoy the dry powder reminiscent of Hokkaido to your heart's content. Be sure to check the rules beforehand.
Introducing the environmentally friendly snow groomer "PistenBully 600"
Aiming to create more stable slopes, the company has introduced the new Case Boehler PistenBully 600 snow groomer.
This series, which has significantly improved environmental performance, not only makes snow grooming easier and more efficient, but also contributes to improved fuel efficiency. As a result, it is also contributing to efforts toward realizing a sustainable society.
Ladies' Day every weekday！
This season, Ladies' Day, where you can receive special deals, will be held every weekday from January 13th onwards.
One-day lift tickets, which normally cost 5,600 yen, will be priced at 3,900 yen. In addition, rental sets (skis, snowboard and boots), which normally cost 4,500 yen per day, can be used for just 2,500 yen, making this a great campaign. To participate, you must be a friend of Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort's official LINE account and present a LINE coupon.
Although the implementation period is different, there is also an "U25 Plan" for those under 25 years old, which offers the same discounts, and a "Men's Day" which offers discounts on lift tickets
"Free Hot Springs with Returned Tickets" campaign , which is also great for after skiing
As a unique and advantageous initiative only available at this ski resort, if you return the IC ticket used after skiing at the hot spring facility "Hana no Eki Katashina Hanasaki no Yu," the 500 yen deposit can be used towards the bathing fee. This
facility is popular with many people from both inside and outside the prefecture as a complex hot spring facility that not only has hot springs but also a shop and dining space. The campaign is only held on weekdays, but if you use the bathing discount coupons distributed at the ski resort on weekends and holidays, you can get a 100 yen discount off the bathing fee.
[Admission fee]
Adults: 900-1000 yen / Children: 600-650 yen
URL: https://oze-katashina.info/hanasakunoyu/
A must-see after-ski: "50th Anniversary Special Exhibition"
At Roadside Station Oze Katashina and Flower Station Katashina Hanasaki no Yu, photographs and tools from that time are on display, creating a nostalgic space where you can "look back on those days." The exhibition will run until the end of the season. It's a spot you'll definitely want to stop by on your way home
Information
Katashina Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort
〒378-0408 Gunma Prefecture, Tone District, Katashina Village, Hanasaki, Hotakasan
Official website: https://k-hotaka.jp/ogna/
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