Katashina Kogen is a ski area located in Katashina village in the northeastern region of Gunma Prefecture.
This is one of the few ski areas in Japan that remains 'skiers-only', meaning that snowboarding is not allowed.
The popular character Miffy is very prominent at this ski area, and it emphasises family and children-oriented activities.
There are three triple lifts (337m, 337m and 371m) and three pair lifts (873m, 690m and 1,047m) at Katashina Kogen, and the steepest course is 25 degrees.
White World Oze Iwakura is closeby, though the two ski areas are not physically connected, and they do not share a joint lift ticket.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1268
Vertical (m)
320
Bottom/base (m)
948
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
50
Advanced runs (%)
20
Longest course (m)
2500
Steepest slope (°)
25
Number of courses
11
Ski lifts
6
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
3
Pair lift (2-person)
3
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Katashina Kogen usually plans to be open from mid- to late December until late March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Katashina Kogen is normally open from 8:00am until 4:15pm on weekends and holidays and from 8:30am until 4:15pm on weekdays. The lifts remain open for an extra 15 minutes from the beginning of February.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Katashina Kogen.
Families & children
There are a number of children areas at this family-oriented skiers-only area.
The Miffy Adventure Park and snow escalator are both near the base of the ski area.
There is also a snow strider park (bikes) area for children.
A Kinder Room child care service is available in the base building and is open from 8:00am until 4:40pm. Membership is required.
Lessons
Ski lessons are available at Katashina Kogen. Special children lessons are offered at the Miffy Ski School.
Rental
Ski equipment & wear rental is available.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day (weekends and holidays)
Adult: 5,100 yen
Child: 2,600 yen
Seniors: 4,800 yen
1 day (weekdays)
Adult: 3,500 yen
Child: 2,000 yen
Seniors: 3,400 yen
Super morning (weekends & holidays)
Adult: 4,600 yen
Child: 2,300 yen
Seniors: 4,300 yen
Super morning (weekdays)
Adult: 3,100 yen
Child: 1,600 yen
Seniors: 3,000 yen
Super afternoon (weekends & holidays)
Adult: 4,600 yen
Child: 2,300 yen
Seniors: 4,300 yen
Super afternoon (weekdays)
Adult: 3,100 yen
Child: 1,600 yen
Seniors: 3,000 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 500 yen
Child: 400 yen
Seniors: 500 yen
The Super Morning Tickets are valid from opening until 2:00pm.
The Super Afternoon Tickets are valid from 10:00am until closing.
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 25th December - 22nd March (88 days)
2024-2025 season: 21st December - 30th March (100 days)
2023-2024 season: 23rd December - 31st March (100 days)
2022-2023 season: 24th December - 21st March (88 days)
2021-2022 season: 25th December - 27th March (93 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 150cm on 10th February - 26th February
2024-2025 season: 190cm on 9th February - 15th March
2023-2024 season: 130cm on 11th-18th February
2022-2023 season: 140cm on 28th January - 1st March
2021-2022 season: 270cm on 18th February - 6th March
2020-2021 season: 180cm on 8th January - 6th March
2019-2020 season: 110cm on 19th-21st and 24th February
2018-2019 season: 210cm on 31st January - 28th February
2017-2018 season: 210cm on 25th January - 1st March
2016-2017 season: 240cm on 21st February - 3rd March
2015-2016 season: 190cm on 11th-19th February
2014-2015 season: 280cm on 15th-24th February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listing in the region
Introduction to the region
Gunma Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of the Kanto region on the main island of Honshu. It is one of eight landlocked prefectures in Japan. Gunma is surrounded by Niigata Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture to the north, Nagano Prefecture to the west, Tochigi Prefecture to the east, and Saitama Prefecture to the south.
The ski areas of Gunma are largely found in the northern region (Minakami Town, Kawaba Village and Katashina Village) and the western region (Kusatsu Town and Tsumagoi Village).
The region east of Minakami Town and northeast of Numata City comprises Kawaba Village and Katashina Village. There are several ski areas in this region's mountains, all accessible from the main Route 120 road from central Numata. The road is also known as the Nihon Romantic Highway. It continues east towards Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, but the prefectural border section of the road is closed during the main winter season.
Katashina Kogen is one of 5 ski areas currently operating in Katashina Town.
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