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Resort Spotlight: White World Oze Iwakura (Gunma)
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White World Oze Iwakura is 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.
WEBSITE
www.oze-iwakura.co.jp
resort@oze-iwakura.co.jp
TEL
0278-58-2211
Katashina
Gunma Prefecture
Data & Weather Forecast
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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) |
15th December 2012 until 7th April 2013 |
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| Lift Operating hours |
Day skiing |
8:00am - 4:45pm |
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| Night skiing |
4:45pm - 8:45pm |
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Night skiing operating date
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2012 |
December |
29th, 30th, 31st |
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| 2013 |
January |
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 26th |
| February |
2nd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 23rd |
※Please note that the operating period is subject to change based on weather etc
Ski Courses
1 - Challenge A Course
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Length: 500m
Width: 60-80m
Maximum slope： 22degrees
Average slope： 15degrees
Level: Intermediate |
2 - Challenge B Course
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Length: 500m
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope： 22degrees
Average slope： 15degrees
Level: Intermediate |
3 - Family Course
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Length: 400m
Width: 70-80m
Maximum slope： 10degrees
Average slope： 7degrees
Level: Beginner |
4 - Romance Course
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Length: 950m
Width: 35-80m
Maximum slope： 15degrees
Average slope： 10degrees
Level: Beginner |
5 - Champion A Course
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Length: 1,050m
Width: 40-50m
Maximum slope： 24degrees
Average slope： 19degrees
Level: Intermediate
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6 - Champion B Course
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Length: 400m
Width: 30-35m
Maximum slope： 28degrees
Average slope： 22degrees
Level: Intermediate |
7 - Expert Course Top
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Length: 250m
Width: 150m
Maximum slope： 40degrees
Average slope： 40degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow] |
8 - Expert Course Bottom
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Length: 550m
Width: 80-90m
Maximum slope： 21degrees
Average slope： 18degrees
Level: Intermediate |
9 - Riesen Course
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Length: 750m
Width: 30-40m
Maximum slope： 27degrees
Average slope： 22degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow] |
10 - Kokutai Women's Course (Nishiyama)
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Length: 850m
Width: 40-50m
Maximum slope： 27degrees
Average slope： 21degrees
Level: Advanced |
11 - Kokutai Women's Course (Sawa)
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Length: 800m
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope： 23degrees
Average slope： 18degrees
Level: Intermediate |
12 - Kokutai Men's Course
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Length: 1,800m
Width: 35-45m
Maximum slope： 29degrees
Average slope： 19degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow] |
13 - Milky Way Course
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Length: 2,800,
Width: 40-60m
Maximum slope： 18degrees
Average slope： 14degrees
Level: Intermediate |
14 - Shirakaba Course
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Length: 550m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope： 19degrees
Average slope： 11degrees
Level: Intermediate
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15 - Nanakamado (Sorbus commixta) Course
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Length: 1,100m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope： 22degrees
Average slope： 14degrees
Level: Intermediate |
16 - Bunanoki (Beech tree) Course Top
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Length: 550m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope： 23degrees
Average slope： 16degrees
Level: Advanced
Notes: [Non-compacted snow] |
16 - Bunanoki (Beech tree) Course Bottom
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Length: 500m
Width: 30-50m
Maximum slope： 10degrees
Average slope： 16degrees
Level: Beginner |
Lift tickets - 2012/2013 season
| Classification | Adults | Children
(Elementary
school) | Seniors
(55 years old
and over) | Special Seniors
(70 years old
and over) | Validity |
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| One-day pass |
4,400 |
2,400 |
3,900 |
3,400 |
Opening until 4:45pm |
| Super one-day pass |
4,900 |
2,900 |
4,400 |
3,900 |
Opening until end of nighta |
| Two-day pass |
8,000 |
4,000 |
6,500 |
6,000 |
As stated on ticket |
| Morning pass |
3,800 |
1,800 |
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Opening until 1pm |
| Afternoon pass |
4,000 |
3,000 |
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11:45am until closing |
| 11-ride coupon |
4,000 |
2,000 |
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Throughout
12/13 season |
| One-ride ticket |
400 |
200 |
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Throughout
12/13 season |
| Night pass |
1,500 |
1,000 |
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16：45 until nighta closing |
Floodlit night-time operations ('nighta') on the following dates:
-- 29th, 30th, 31st December
-- 1st-3rd, 5th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 26th January 2013
-- 2nd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 23rd February 2013
All charges in Japanese yen
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Ski & Snowboard Rental
| | Ski equipment rentals |
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Set
(Ski boards, Boots, Stocks)
(snow boards, Boots) |
Ski/board Board only |
Boots |
Stock |
One day
(8:00～17:00、
12:00～21:00) |
Adults |
3,000 |
2,000 |
1,500 |
600 |
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| Children |
2,000 |
1,300 |
1,000 |
500 |
Two days (Second day closing time)
| Adults |
5,000 |
3,500 |
2,500 |
1,000 |
| Children |
3,500 |
2,300 |
1,500 |
700 |
Three days (Third day closing time)
| Adults |
7,000 |
5,000 |
3,500 |
1400 |
| Children |
5,000 |
3,300 |
2,000 |
900 |
One day＋ Night skiing (8:00 -closing)
| Adults |
4,000 |
2,800 |
2,100 |
800 |
| Children |
2,800 |
1,800 |
1,400 |
700 |
Half-day (8:00～13:00、12:00～17:00)
| Adults |
2,000 |
1,500 |
1,000 |
500 |
| Children |
1,500 |
1,000 |
500 |
500 |
Ski & Snowboard Rental
| | Ski equipment rentals |
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Wear
Top and Bottom |
Wear
Top or Bottom |
One day
(8:00～17:00、
12:00～21:00) |
Adults |
3,000 |
2,000 |
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| Children |
2,000 |
1,300 |
Two days (Second day closing time)
| Adults |
5,000 |
3,500 |
| Children |
3,500 |
2,300 |
Three days (Third day closing time)
| Adults |
7,000 |
5,000 |
| Children |
5,000 |
3,300 |
One day＋ Night skiing (8:00 -closing)
| Adults |
4,000 |
2,800 |
| Children |
2,800 |
1,800 |
Half-day (8:00～13:00、12:00～17:00)
| Adults |
2,000 |
1,500 |
| Children |
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
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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