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 100% natural snow resort to the Tokyo metropolitan area, it has repeatedly ranked first in the "Ski Resorts Where You Can Enjoy Powder Snow" rankings in the Kanto area. In
addition to its excellent accessibility, being only about two hours from Tokyo, the top of the slopes is at an altitude of 1,828m. Free from the scramble for reservations due to crowds, it is a hidden gem where you can fully enjoy some of the best dry powder in the Kanto region, making it popular not only with powder enthusiasts but also with snowboarders and freestyle skiers.
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
into a "completely ungroomed area."has been renovated
An area that was closed decades ago has been renovated and reopened as a completely ungroomed area thanks to off-season maintenance!
Once you experience it, you're sure to be hooked. The ungroomed slalom course, training course, and wedeln course now have a new course added, allowing you to enjoy the dry powder reminiscent of Hokkaido to your heart's content. Please check the rules for skiing beforehand.
Introducing the environmentally friendly snow groomer "PistenBully 600"
Aiming to create more stable slopes, we have newly introduced the Kässboller PistenBully 600 snow groomer.
This series, with its 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！
The "Ladies' Day," offering special deals, will be held every weekday this season starting January 13th.
A one-day lift ticket, normally 5,600 yen, will be available for 3,900 yen. In addition, rental sets (skis/snowboard + boots), normally 4,500 yen per day, will be available for a special price of 2,500 yen. To participate, you must register as a friend of the Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort's official LINE account and present the 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
Enjoy even more benefits after your skiing tripwith our "Return your ticket and get free access to the hot springs"campaign!
As a unique and advantageous initiative offered only at this ski resort, a campaign is being held where 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 a multi-purpose hot spring complex that also has a shop and dining area, and is popular with many people from both within and outside the prefecture. The campaign is only available on weekdays, but even on weekends and holidays, you can get a 100 yen discount on the bathing fee by using the bathing discount coupon distributed at the ski resort.
[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 Ogna Hotaka Ski Resort
378-0408 Gunma Prefecture, Tone District, Katashina Village, Hanasaki, Hotaka Mountain
Official Website:https://k-hotaka.jp/ogna/
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