Okunakayama Kogen is located on the eastern slopes of Nishidake between Iwate town and Ichinohe town in Iwate Prefecture. There is a cross country course here. On a fine day some good views of Morioka city as well as the Hakkoda and Kitakami mountains.
Iwate Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of the main island of Honshu. Morioka is the capital city. Most of the ski and snowboard hills in Iwate Prefecture are located in the western mountainous regions, near to the border with Akita Prefecture. Aomori Prefecture is to the north and Miyagi Prefecture is to the south of Iwate.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Okunakayama Kogen.
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
There are two special areas for children - Okunaka Kodomo Land 1 and Kodomo Land 2 - both near the base area. Special items for playing in the snow are available to rent. Entry is free. The area is open from 23rd December 2017 until 25th March 2018.
Park information
The 'Snow Park' is open from 10:00am until 3:00pm and features various items. It is located in the lower central area of the resort.
Okunakayama Kogen Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
Sometimes
Opening information
Okunakayama Kogen is open from 8:30am until 4:30pm during the daytime.
Nighta is from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 22nd December 2017 and 18th March 2018 (and also 2nd-3rd January 2018).
Okunakayama Kogen Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary & Junior High School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day (8:30am-4:30pm)
3,100 yen
2,100 yen
2,600 yen
5 Hours
2,200 yen
1,400 yen
1,800 yen
1 Lift Coupon
320 yen
210 yen
260 yen
12 Lift Coupons
3,200 yen
2,100 yen
2,600 yen
Nighta (4pm-8pm)
1,700 yen
1,100 yen
1,400 yen
The 5 Hour ticket is valid for 5 hours from the time of purchase.
Getting to Okunakayama Kogen
By public transport
Train
17.8km from Iwate Numakunai Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line
4.9km from Okunakayama Kogen Station on the Iwate Gingate Tetsudosen line
17.8km from Iwate Numakunai Station on the Iwate Gingate Tetsudosen line
Information
Okunakayama Kogen is just under 5km from Okunakayama Kogen Station on the Iwate Gingate Tetsudosen line.
Iwate Numakunai Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line is about 18km to the south.
25.8km from the Ichinohe IC on the Hachinohe Expressway
32.7km from the Nishine IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 4 (4.1km away)
Direction
Okunakayama Kogen about 26km from the Ichinohe IC exit on the Hachinohe Expressway.
From the Ichinohe IC exit, head south on Route 4 until reaching the sign to turn right to head up to the ski hill base.
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