Okutone Snow Park is a ski area located to the north of central Minakami Town in the northern region of Gunma Prefecture.
This ski area opened in 1972 as Okutone Kokusai. It has been known as Okutone Snow Park since 2007.
There are seven ski lifts - six pairs (440m, 494m, 501m, 810m, 509m, 509m) and one single (810m). The newest lift is the top 810m pair lift and a tree run course from the summit (Kumaotoshi) opened for the 2022-2023 season. In recent years, additional snow-making machines have also been installed to assist nature if and when required.
The ski area offers night skiing until 10:00pm on weekdays and until midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays. It also opens from 6:00am on weekends and holidays for all those early risers!
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1180
Vertical (m)
747
Bottom/base (m)
533
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
40
Advanced runs (%)
30
Longest course (m)
3000
Steepest slope (°)
33
Number of courses
10
Ski lifts
7
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
6
Single lift (1-person)
1
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Okutone Snow Park usually plans to be open from mid-December until late March or early April. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Okutone Snow Park is normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm during the daytime.
Night skiing
Night skiing is scheduled from Friday 26th December 2025 until Sunday 15th March 2026, from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.
Park & ungroomed runs
There are two park areas featuring a variety of items, and also a mogul area. There is a tree run course and ungroomed snow area in the upper section.
Families & children
The Kids Gelende area is in front of the Rest House building, by the Number 2 lifts.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Okutone Snow Park.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available from the base Gate House building. The building also has a shop, cafe, locker room and baby room.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day passport
Adult: 8,000 yen
Child: 6,400 yen
Seniors: 6,400 yen
1 day (no night skiing)
Adult: 6,500 yen
Child: 5,200 yen
Seniors: 5,200 yen
5 hours
Adult: 6,000 yen
Child: 4,800 yen
Seniors: 4,800 yen
Night skiing (4pm-10pm)
Adult: 3,500 yen
Child: 3,500 yen
Seniors: 3,500 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 800 yen
Child: 800 yen
Seniors: 800 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 70,000 yen
Child: 60,000 yen
Seniors: 60,000 yen
Season ticket (weekdays only)
Adult: 60,000 yen
Child: 50,000 yen
Seniors: 50,000 yen
Season ticket (night skiing)
Adult: 45,000 yen
Child: 35,000 yen
Seniors: 45,000 yen
The 1day passport is valid for the whole day, including night skiing.
Children under the age of 6 can use the lifts for free every day.
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: 13th December - 29th March (107 days)
2024-2025 season: 14th December - 30th March (107 days)
2023-2024 season: 26th December - 31st March (97 days)
2022-2023 season: 24th December - 30th March (97 days)
2021-2022 season: 19th December - 10th April (113 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 125cm on 9th-24th February
2024-2025 season: 320cm on 23rd-28th February
2023-2024 season: 65cm on 21st-24th March
2022-2023 season: 120cm on 15th-16th February
2021-2022 season: 240cm on 23rd February - 11th March
2020-2021 season: 190cm on 11th-21st February
2019-2020 season: 100cm on 11th-13th February
2018-2019 season: 160cm on 27th January - 26th February
2017-2018 season: 200cm on 18th-26th February
2016-2017 season: 260cm on 23rd-28th February
2015-2016 season: 115cm on 11th-13th February
2014-2015 season: 220cm on 16th February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listings in the region
Tenjin Lodge Minakami (about 8km)
Hoshi Onsen Chojukan (about 36.8km)
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.
Okutone Snow Park is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Minakami Town.
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