Snow Park Oze Tokura is located in the mountains of the Oze region of Katashina village in Gunma Prefecture. It was the first of the ski resorts in the Oze and Numata region, first opening in 1962 as simply Oze Tokura, changing to the current name in 2006. It is the most northerly of the ski and snowboard resorts in the region.
The resort was one of the early ones to welcome snowboarders to the slopes and the half-pipe was always a popular feature - but sadly there will not be a half-pipe for the 2019-2020 season. They do still seem to be putting an emphasis on the 'park' though for this season, so there should be enough to keep park fans happy.
The region to the east of Minakami town and to the north east of Numata city in northern Gunma Prefecture is made up of Kawaba village and Katashina village. There are a number of ski and snowboard resorts dotted around the mountains of this region, all of which are accessed off the main Route 120 road from central Numata. This road is otherwise known as the Nihon Romantic Highway and continues through to Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, though the prefecture border section of the road is closed during the winter months.
Gunma Prefecture is located in the north west area of Kanto region on the main island of Honshu and shares borders with Niigata Prefecture to the north and Nagano Prefecture to the west. There are over 20 ski and snowboard resorts in Gunma Prefecture and they are mainly concentrated in the northern regions of Minakami and Katashina and the western region of the Prefecture.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Snow Park Oze Tokura. Special Kids lessons are also available.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Kids Park' is located by the base Oze Kogen Hotel and is free to enter.
There is also a 'Kids Room Kurara' nursery facility by the base area. Reservations are required and charges apply.
Park information
The half-pipe was always popular at this resort... sadly there will be no half pipe for 2019-2020 season. There still looks like there is a pretty big park area with a good variety of items for park fans to enjoy.
Snow Park Oze Tokura Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Snow Park Oze Tokura is normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
There is no nighta at this resort.
Snow Park Oze Tokura Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
4,500 yen
2,700 yen
3,300 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,800 yen
2,700 yen
3,300 yen
2 Days (weekend & holidays)
7,700 yen
2 Days (weekdays)
6,500 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
400 yen
Half Day (weekends & holidays)
4,000 yen
2,600 yen
Half Day (weekdays)
3,300 yen
2,500 yen
Ladies 1 Day (weekdays)
3,300 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
The Morning ticket is valid from 8:00am until 12:00pm. The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00pm until 5:00pm.
Getting to Snow Park Oze Tokura
By public transport
Train
47.5km from Jomo Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
40.3km from Numata Station on the Joetsu Line
Information
Snow Park Oze Tokura is about 40km from Numata Station on the Joetsu line and about 47.5km from Jomo Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line.
Bus services from Jomo Kogen Station and Numata Station are available.
The Katashina Snow Express bus service runs between Tokyo and Katashina.
By Car
35.8km from the Numata IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
43.9km from the Tsukiyono IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
43.9km from the Showa IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 401 (1.8km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 63
Direction
Snow Park Oze Tokura is located just off Route 401, about 36km the north east of the Numata IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
From the Numata IC, exit turn left onto Route 120 (Nihon Romantic Highway) and head towards Nikko. Continue on Route 120 for about 25km until arriving at the turn off for Route 401 just after passing through the central Kamada part of Katashina Village. Turn left onto Route 401 over the bridge heading towards Oze and Tokura. Continue on this road for around 8.5km, going past the turn off roads for Katashina Kogen and White World Oze Iwakura, until arriving at the junction to turn off for Oze Tokura onto Prefecture Road 63. Turn left here and follow the signs to the resort base.
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