Minakami Kogen Ski Resort is a ski area located to the north of central Minakami Town in the northern region of Gunma Prefecture.
It is the most northerly of the ski areas in Gunma Prefecture.
The ski area has one 1,047m quad lift and three pair lifts (544m, 648m, 427m). The third pair lift is located on the other side of the base hotel than the others. It offers a variety of children-based areas and activities, including snow rafting, various snow mobile experiences, snow shoe activities, cross country skiing and dog sledding.
When it opened in 1986, this ski area was known as Minakami Kogen. The name was officially changed to Minakami Kogen Ski Resort in 2008.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1248
Vertical (m)
398
Bottom/base (m)
850
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
40
Advanced runs (%)
30
Longest course (m)
3000
Steepest slope (°)
34
Number of courses
12
Ski lifts
4
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
1
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
3
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort usually plans to be open from mid-December until early April. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort is normally open as follows:
On weekdays from 8:30am until 4:30pm
On Saturdays & long holidays from 8:00am until 5:00pm
On Sundays and national holidays from 8:00am until 4:30pm
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Minakami Kogen Ski Resort.
Items & ungroomed runs
There are various items and slalom courses on the slopes, generally suitable for young children. According the official website, about 25% of the runs are left ungroomed.
Families & children
There is a Kids Park area Entry is 1,500 yen for one day for most of the season (6750 yen in early and late season). A Snow Playing Passport is usually available in the main season which allows access to the Kids Park as well as various snow activities and also access to the Number 3 pair lift.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Minakami Kogen Ski Resort.
Rental
Ski and snowboard 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
Adult: 5,500 yen
Child: 3,600 yen
Half day
Adult: 4,500 yen
Child: 3,100 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 40,000 yen
Child: 25,000 yen
Cheaper tickets are available until 26th December 2025 and from 30th March 2026.
Various family tickets are available:
1 adult and 1 child: 7,000 yen
1 adult and 2 children: 9,500 yen
2 adults and 1 child: 11,000 yen
2 adults and 2 children: 13,500 yen
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: 19th December - 5th April (108 days)
2024-2025 season: 20th December - 6th April (108 days)
2023-2024 season: 22nd December - 7th April (108 days)
2022-2023 season: 20th December - 7th April (109 days)
2021-2022 season: 18th December - 10th April (114 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 180cm on 12th-16th February
2024-2025 season: 300cm on 25th February - 11th March
2023-2024 season: 170cm on 10th-11th March
2022-2023 season: 180cm on 3rd March
2021-2022 season: 320cm on 24th February - 7th March
2020-2021 season: 210cm on 22nd December - 16th February, 9th-14th and 19th-21st February
2019-2020 season: 110cm on 12th-17th February and 7th-9th March
2018-2019 season: 260cm on 30th January - 4th February
2017-2018 season: 240cm on 19th-26th February
2016-2017 season: 270cm on 22nd-26th February
2015-2016 season: 150cm on 1st March
2014-2015 season: 240cm on 16th-23rd February and 1st-7th March
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listings in the region
Tenjin Lodge Minakami (about 19.9km)
Hoshi Onsen Chojukan (about 41.5km)
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).
Minakami Town is the most northerly town in Gunma, with Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tanigawa mountain range. Minakami is a popular year-round destination offering a wide range of outdoor sports, activities and onsen hot springs.
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Minakami Town.
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