Katashina

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真夏の尾瀬ヶ原と燧ケ岳 Oze in summer
真夏の尾瀬ヶ原と燧ケ岳 Oze in summer
One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!) Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.
Oze Iwakura is one of the largest ski resorts in the Kanto area with 16 courses, 9 lifts + 1 gondola, and 697 meters (2,286 ft) of vertical descent. It's said to be best suited for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but there are several courses for advanced and beginners, too. It's not as crowded as other more popular ski resorts and because there are so many advanced skiers, we had a great time snowboarding down several courses and didn't have a any trouble getting around. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!) Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.
The view from Oze Iwakura ski resort is pretty amazing. There are a number of famous mountains to be seen, including Mount Fuji on a clear day if you're lucky! We weren't so lucky...but the mountains we could see were beautiful just the same :) Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus. #Blue
Sasanoyu

Sasanoyu

3 out of 5
535 Hataya Katashina Gunma
The price is ￥8,636 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥8,636
￥9,500 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Stay at this ryokan in Katashina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hanasakunoyu and Fukiwarenotaki Fall are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
外は風邪ひきそうになるくらいぬるいので内湯とシャワーで温まる必要があります。飲める温泉のようでペットボトルなどで汲んで持って帰れるそうです。飲める温泉は柔らかい口当たりで美味しかったです。

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Sasanoyu
Pension Arma

Pension Arma

3 out of 5
4658-66 Higashiogawa Katashina Gunma
The price is ￥16,809 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
￥16,809
￥18,569 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this pension in Katashina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station and Marunuma Kogen ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely breakfast. Clean room.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Pension Arma
Pension Poka Poka

Pension Poka Poka

3 out of 5
4658 65 Higashiogawa, Katashina Katashina Gunma
The price is ￥14,000 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥14,000
￥15,400 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Stay at this lodge in Katashina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station and Marunuma ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
Easy walking distance to the ski hill. Breakfast was good. The room was clean and staff were nice.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Pension Poka Poka
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko

Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko

4 out of 5
1550-6 Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this vacation home in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and slippers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Nikkō Woodcarving Center are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
We loved this hotel so much that we decided to extend an additional night.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Nikko
Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

3 out of 5
23-1 Hoden Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Cryptomeria Avenue are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
Room was great. Clean, full of quality amenities, comfortable bed, cool tech. Nice bath, free drinks in fridge, and tooth brushes, bathroom kits available in bathroom. Not the greatest location — but of a walk to town. Went in off-season (December) and it was hard to find food. The check-in process ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden
Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

4 out of 5
391-1 Kinugawaonsen Ohara Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this villa in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Tobu World Square and Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
There is a dog friendly room available at property. We booked a kid-friendly room with an indoor slide and net trampoline

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside
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Popular places to visit

One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo.

White World Oze Iwakura

Hit the slopes at White World Oze Iwakura during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

White World Oze Iwakura

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort during your trip to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Katashina with a visit to Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Katashina Kogen Ski Place

Hit the slopes at Katashina Kogen Ski Place during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Katashina Kogen Ski Place

Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

You can take time to visit Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station during your travels to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

Snow Park Oze Tokura

Hit the slopes at Snow Park Oze Tokura during your trip to Katashina. Discover the hot springs and restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Snow Park Oze Tokura

Things to do

Nikko Tour by Private Car and English Speaking Driver

Nikko Tour by Private Car and English Speaking Driver

￥75,898
per traveler
Nikko Tour by Private Car and English Speaking Driver
Kegon Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo

￥75,107
per traveler
Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo
Guided Private Nikko Tour GREEN NUMBER PLATES

Nikko Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

￥81,432
per traveler
Nikko Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)
Nikko All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Half-day Tour - English Speaking Driver

Nikko Private Half day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

￥49,200
per traveler
Nikko Private Half day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide
Nikko All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing with a Driver

Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

￥157,200
per traveler
Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo: English Speaking Driver, No Guide
Nikko All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour - English Speaking Driver

Nikko Private Full day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

￥108,700
per traveler
Nikko Private Full day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide
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Reviews of Katashina

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Hideya

I like the area. I’ve been there for skiing many times.

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