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White World Oze Iwakura, Katashina, Gunma
 
 
 

WEBSITE
www.oze-iwakura.co.jp

resort@oze-iwakura.co.jp

TEL
0278-58-2211

Katashina
Gunma Prefecture

Data & Weather Forecast

White World Oze Iwakura, one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in the Kanto region.  With 18 courses, the resort offers a variety of challenges for differently skilled riders - whether they are skiers or snowboarders, beginners or more advanced.  The region is well-known for enjoying light dry powder snow conditions in the peak season which usually starts around mid-December and continues into early April.

Operating period (Scheduled) December 12, 2009 (Sat) -
April 4, 2010 (Sun)
Lift Operating hours Day skiing 8:00AM~4:30PM
(Sundays, Weekday, Some national holidays)
Night skiing 4:30PM~9:00PM
(Refer to the operating dates specified below)

Night skiing operating date

2009 December 30, 31
2010 January 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 23, 30
February 6,13,20,27
March 6, 13

※Please note that the operating period is subject to change based on weather etc.


  

1:Challenge A course

Challenge A course Image Length: 500m
Width: 60-80m
Maximum slope: 22degrees
Average slope: 15degrees
Level: Intermediate

2:Challenge B course

Challenge B course Image Length: 500m
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope: 22degrees
Average slope: 15degrees
Level: Intermediate

3:Family course

Family course Image Length: 400m
Width: 70-80m
Maximum slope: 10degrees
Average slope: 7degrees
Level: Beginner

4:Romance course

Romance course Image Length: 950m
Width: 35-80m
Maximum slope: 15degrees
Average slope: 10degrees
Level: Beginner

5:Champion A course

Champion A course Image Length: 1,050m
Width: 40-50m
Maximum slope: 24degrees
Average slope: 19degrees
Level: Intermediate

 

6:Champion B course

Champion B course Image Length: 400m
Width: 30-35m
Maximum slope: 28degrees
Average slope: 22degrees
Level: Intermediate

7:Expert course Top

Expert course Top Image Length: 250m
Width: 150m
Maximum slope: 40degrees
Average slope: 40degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow]

8:Expert course Bottom

Expert course Bottom Image Length: 550m
Width: 80-90m
Maximum slope: 21degrees
Average slope: 18degrees
Level: Intermediate

9:Riesen course

Riesen course Image Length: 750m
Width: 30-40m
Maximum slope: 27degrees
Average slope: 22degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow]

10:Kokutai Women's course (Nishiyama)

Kokutai Women's course (Nishiyama) Image Length: 850m
Width: 40-50m
Maximum slope: 27degrees
Average slope: 21degrees
Level: Advanced

11:Kokutai Women's course (Sawa)

Kokutai Women's course (Sawa) Image Length: 800m
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope: 23degrees
Average slope: 18degrees
Level: Intermediate

12:Kokutai men's course

Kokutai men's course Image Length: 1,800m
Width: 35-45m
Maximum slope: 29degrees
Average slope: 19degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow]

13:Milky Way course

Milky way course Image Length: 2,800,
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope: 18degrees
Average slope: 14degrees
Level: Intermediate

14:Shirakaba course

Shirakaba course Image Length: 550m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 19degrees
Average slope: 11degrees
Level: Intermediate

 

15:Nanakamado (Sorbus commixta) course

Nanakamado (Sorbus commixta) course Image Length: 1,100m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 22degrees
Average slope: 14degrees
Level: Intermediate

16:Bunanoki (Beech tree) course Top

Bunanoki (Beech tree) course Top Image Length: 550m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 23degrees
Average slope: 16degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow]

16:Bunanoki (Beech tree) course Bottom

Bunanoki (Beech tree) course Bottom Image Length: 500m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 10degrees
Average slope: 16degrees
Level: Beginner

17:Mizunara (Quercus crispula) course

Mizunara (Quercus crispula) course Image Length: 1,090m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 28degrees
Average slope: 15degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow]

18:Tochinoki (Aesculus turbinata) course

Tochinoki (Aesculus turbinata) course Image Length: 1,140mm
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope: 28degrees
Average slope: 14degrees
Level: Advanced

 


Lift tickets

Classification Adults Children
(Elementary
school)
Seniors
(55 years old
and over)
Special Seniors
(70 years old
and over)
Validity
One-day pass
(Saturdays and special days)
¥4,800 ¥3,800 ¥4,100 ¥3,600 Lift opening time to
17:00:00
One-day pass
(Sundays and weekdays)
¥4,600 ¥3,600 ¥3,600 ¥3,100 Lift opening time to
16:45:00
Super one-day pass ¥5,100 ¥4,100 ¥4,600 ¥4,000 Until night skiing
closing time of the day
Two-day pass ¥8,000 ¥6,000 ¥6,000 ¥5,500 Until closing time
stated on the ticket
Three-day pass ¥9,000 ¥8,000 Until closing time
stated on the ticket
Morning pass ¥4,000 ¥3,000 Lift opening time to
13:00:00
Afternoon pass ¥4,000 ¥3,000 12:00 to Lift
closing time
11-ride coupon ¥4,000 ¥3,000 Throughout
2010 season
One-ride ticket ¥400 ¥300 Throughout
2010 season
Night pass ¥1,500 ¥1,000 16:30 to
Night skiing closing time
One-way gondola-lift pass ¥1,000 ¥500 Throughout
2010 season
Two-way gondola-lift pass ¥1,500 ¥800 Throughout
2010 season
All-season pass ¥55,000
(Individuals)
¥40,000
(Junior high school)
¥30,000 ¥45,000 ¥40,000 Throughout
2010 season
 

Ski & Snowboard Rental

  Ski equipment rentals Wear
Set
(Ski boards, Boots, Stocks)
(snow boards, Boots)
Board only Boots Stock Wear set
(Top and bottom)
Wear single item
(Top only)
(Bottom only)
One day
(8:00~17:00、
12:00~21:00)
Adults ¥3,000 ¥2,000 ¥1,500 ¥6,00 ¥3,000 ¥2,000
Children ¥2,000 ¥1,300 ¥1,000 ¥500 ¥2,000 ¥1,300
Two days
(Second day

closing time)

Adults ¥5,000 ¥3,500 ¥2,500 ¥1,000 ¥5,000 ¥3,500
Children ¥3,500 ¥2,300 ¥1,500 ¥700 ¥3,500 ¥2,300
Three days
(Third day
closing time)
Adults ¥7,000 ¥5,000 ¥3,500 ¥14,00 ¥7,000 ¥2,000
Children ¥5,000 ¥3,300 ¥2,000 ¥900 ¥5,000 ¥5,000
One day+
Night skiing
(8:00~closing time)
※Night skiing available days only
Adults ¥4,000 ¥2,800 ¥2,100 ¥8,00 ¥4,000 ¥2,800
Children ¥2,800 ¥1,800 ¥1,400 ¥700 ¥2,800 ¥1,800
Half-day
(8:00~13:00、
12:00~17:00)

Night skiing
(16:00~Closing time)
Adults ¥2,000 ¥1,500 ¥1,000 ¥500 ¥2,000 ¥1,500
Children ¥1,500 ¥1,000 ¥500 ¥500 ¥1,500 ¥1,000

Notes

An ID is required to use expert rentals: Please note that anyone who wishes to use expert rentals is required to present or leave an ID at the reception.

Please treat all rental equipments carefully to avoid them from being lost or stolen. Any loss or damage to the equipments may result in additional charges.

Be sure to return all rental equipments by the specified return time.  If not returned within the time frame, late fees will be charged.

 


Getting to White World Oze Iwakura


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By car

From Tokyo (From Kanetsu EXPRESSWAY Nerima IC)
Nerima IC > (Kanetsu EXPRESSWAY Approximately125km) >
Numata IC > (National Route 120 Approximately 30km) >
Katashina > (National Route 401 Approximately 5km) >
White World Oze Iwakura (Iwakura Resort Hotel)

By train

From Narita Airport ・Tokyo
Narita Airport > (JR Narita Express Approximately 60minutes) >
Tokyo Station > (JR Joetsu Shinaknsen Approximately 75minutes) >
Jomo-Kogen Station > (Bus/90mimutes) >
White World Oze Iwakura (Iwakura Resort Hotel)

From Niigata Airport ・Niigata
Niigata Airport > (Bus or Taxi Approximately 20minutes) >
Niigata Station > (JR Joetsu Shinaknsen Approximately 70minutes) >
Jomo-Kogen Station > (Bus/90mimutes) >
White World Oze Iwakura (Iwakura Resort Hotel)

 

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