Katashina Kogen Ski Area
Katashina Village, Gunma
Introduction
Katashina Kogen is a ski area located in Katashina village in the northeastern region of Gunma Prefecture.
It is one of the few ski areas in Japan that remains skiers-only.
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.
Katashina Kogen has been operating since 1967.
The region to the east of Minakami town and to the northeast of Numata city comprises Kawaba village and Katashina village. There are several ski areas around this region's mountains, all of which are accessed off 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 is closed during the main winter season.
The Mountain
1268m
Top elevation
320m
Vertical
948m
Base elevation
11
Number of courses
2500m
Longest course
25°
Steepest course
30%
Beginner
50%
Intermediate
20%
Advanced
6
Total ski lifts
0
Ropeways
0
Gondolas
0
Quad lifts
3
Triple lifts
3
Pair lifts
0
Single lifts
0
Other lifts
Skiers
100%
Snowboarders
0%
Katashina Kogen Ski Area facilities
Park, off-piste & other activities
There are no specific snow park facilities.
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 & other facilities
Ski equipment & wear rental is available.
Katashina Kogen Ski Area opening information
Typical season
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Katashina Kogen is normally open from 8:00am until 4:15pm on weekends and holidays and from 8:30am until 4:00pm on weekdays.
The lifts remain open for an extra 15 minutes from the beginning of February.
There is no night skiing at Katashina Kogen.
Katashina Kogen Ski Area address & further information
Koshimoto 2990
Katashina-mura
Tone-gun
Gunma-ken
378-0413