You can find the latest information on White Valley Minakami Ski Resort, including basic information, recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, course maps, slope information (average snowfall, course difficulty, proportion of groomed and ungroomed snow), and access information
What is White Valley Minakami (Gunma Prefecture) like?
Founded 55 years ago, it has a charming, homey atmosphere
White Valley Minakami (formerly White Valley Ski Resort) will be renamed from the 2024 season. Located
about two hours by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area and 7km from the Minakami Interchange on the Kan-etsu Expressway, it is easily accessible and has become a popular ski resort that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children and beginners to advanced skiers.
Although it is a compact resort with only two pair of lifts, it has many challenging courses that make the most of the terrain, and its deep appeal allows for a wide variety of ways to enjoy the resort depending on your ingenuity. It is also renowned for its snow quality, and occasionally hosts "Premium Powder Days" where the upper 90% of the slope is ungroomed. This is a serious slope that is sure to satisfy even advanced skiers and powder lovers
There is a regular ski school to help beginners improve their skills, and there is also plenty of family-friendly content, such as winter kick bike rentals for children and mystery-solving and treasure hunt events that families can participate in
There are plenty of great deals, such as a campaign where elementary school students, university students, or one family member can get a free lift ticket on certain days of the week. Starting this season, different events are planned to be held every month. Check the official website or social media for details
Topics from the '25-26 season
A different event will be held every month!
Events that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced riders will be held every month, such as session events in the terrain park and banked slalom festivals. Check the website and social media for details
Premium board rentals available!
They stock several of the latest models from famous brands, including KM4K (Kamoshika), owned by a professional snowboarder and selling original snowboard wear and goods, and adrable snow, a local snowboard brand from Gunma Prefecture that offers all-around snowboards for carving, snow surfing, freestyle tricks, park riding, and more, allowing you to ride according to your style and the conditions of the day
Recommended courses at White Valley Minakami Ski Resort
・White Heaven Course
Maximum gradient: 30 degrees, average gradient: 20 degrees / Distance: 500m / Slope direction: West
This intermediate-level course, named "White Heaven," stretches out at the summit. Enjoy the powder snow to your heart's content amidst the magnificent scenery from an altitude of 1,000m
・Champion course
Maximum gradient: 35 degrees, average gradient: 25 degrees / Distance: 500m / Slope orientation: North
This is a course for advanced skiers that continues from the Whitehaven course. It offers a rich natural terrain and powder, and the fun of tackling rough terrain even when the snow isn't fresh. It's a wide, single run that's perfect for practicing carving
・Fantasy Course
Maximum gradient: 25 degrees, average gradient: 22 degrees / Distance: 400m / Slope orientation: West
This is a beginner's course at the bottom of the slope. It also has pole burns and waves that everyone can enjoy
Course Map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
Tanigawa Onsen White Valley at snow-forecast.com
Lift fees
| Ticket type | adult | Seniors (55 years old and over) and junior and senior high school students | Elementary school student | Preschoolers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ticket | 5,500 yen | 4,800 yen | 2,900 yen | free |
| Morning ticket (start of business to 12:00) | 4,400 yen | |||
| Afternoon ticket (12:00~end of business) | 3,800 yen | |||
Slope information
·basic information
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| Top elevation 1,030m | Longest run: 2,000m | Altitude difference 380m | maximum slope 35° |
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| Number of courses: 5 | 2 lifts | Gondola - Unit | Ropeway - Book |
・Average monthly snowfall
| december | January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5cm | 10cm | 8cm | 5cm | -cm |
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed, and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Coffee refill service
If you purchase a White Valley original tumbler with a convenient carabiner, you can refill your coffee at the restaurant for just 100 yen!
Matsunoi hot spring inn」
Located at the source of the Tone River overlooking Mount Tanigawa, this hot spring inn has four hot springs. There are two large baths, three open-air baths, and five private baths, and they can be used even for day trips
Information
White Valley Minakami Ski Resort
〒379-1619 Tanigawa Onsen National Forest, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture Lodge White Valley
