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# Katashina

## Travel Guide

![真夏の尾瀬ヶ原と燧ケ岳 Oze in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104148/5d011485-df54-44ee-b95d-c06ccbf08117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. 

This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went.

Location: Gunma prefecture  

Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!)  

Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347065/a5973276-789c-4cd4-be48-728a382190ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Oze Iwakura is one of the largest ski resorts in the Kanto area with 16 courses, 9 lifts + 1 gondola, and 697 meters (2,286 ft) of vertical descent. It's said to be best suited for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but there are several courses for advanced and beginners, too.

It's not as crowded as other more popular ski resorts and because there are so many advanced skiers, we had a great time snowboarding down several courses and didn't have a any trouble getting around.

Location: Gunma prefecture

Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!)

Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347065/8e1fa6d7-70bf-4de8-99be-53da02ccc9f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The view from Oze Iwakura ski resort is pretty amazing. There are a number of famous mountains to be seen, including Mount Fuji on a clear day if you're lucky!

We weren't so lucky...but the mountains we could see were beautiful just the same :)

Location: Gunma prefecture

Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.

#Blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347065/97e7d14f-d0cb-4fc4-a9ce-f3ca031a14d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Katashina

Things to do

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Sasanoyu

535 Hataya Katashina Gunma

CA $71

CA $79 total

Apr 7 - Apr 8

Stay at this ryokan in Katashina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hanasakunoyu and Fukiwarenotaki Fall are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)

スタッフの方の感じが良く、リーズナブルな値段だが、立派な温泉風呂もある 部屋にトイレ、洗面台はない、シンプルな造りではある

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Pension Poka Poka

4658 65 Higashiogawa, Katashina Katashina Gunma

CA $111

CA $122 total

Apr 16 - Apr 17

Stay at this lodge in Katashina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station and Marunuma ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)

Easy walking distance to the ski hill. Breakfast was good. The room was clean and staff were nice.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

1541-3 Tokorono Nikko Tochigi

CA $125

CA $151 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Stay at this hotel in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)

Amazing stay as always with Marriot!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

391-1 Kinugawaonsen Ohara Nikko Tochigi

Stay at this villa in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Tobu World Square and Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)

The apartment was very clean. All the amenities worked as expected. The large flat screen TV was very nice. The Onsen and hot stone bath were great.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

23-1 Hoden Nikko Tochigi

Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Cryptomeria Avenue are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)

All is perfect

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa

1440-15 Kinugawaonsen Ohara Nikko Tochigi Prefecture

Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi and Tobu World Square are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)

Allajin projector was broken. The smell from the drain filled the whole room. The footsteps from the person upstairs are bothering me. It was okay, but once was enough.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. 

This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went.

Location: Gunma prefecture  

Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347065/a5973276-789c-4cd4-be48-728a382190ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### White World Oze Iwakura

Hit the slopes at White World Oze Iwakura during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/White-World-Oze-Iwakura-Maebashi.d553248621532775820.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort during your trip to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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#### Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

You can take time to visit Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station during your travels to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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#### Mount Nikkō-Shirane

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Nikkō-Shirane during your travels in Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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#### Katashina Kogen Ski Place

Hit the slopes at Katashina Kogen Ski Place during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

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#### Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Katashina with a visit to Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

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### Things to do

![Guided Private Nikko Tour GREEN NUMBER PLATES](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47106404/60e5b3b5-7b57-497e-ad07-3865997d0550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nikko Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

CA $707

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nikko-full-day-private-tour-from-tokyo-customizable.a47106404.activity-details)

![Nikko All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Half-day Tour - English Speaking Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4968521/e42616d8-7f79-4e87-945e-a99cd9184cde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nikko Private Half day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

CA $423

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nikko-private-half-day-tour-english-speaking-driver.a4968521.activity-details)

![Kegon Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tochigi Prefecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49768747/ba8306d1-a9f1-4f95-865e-d6dc1c50db40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo

CA $1,061

per traveller

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## Cities near Katashina

![Jetty in Lake Chuzenji, Japan at sunrise in autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069795/b84adfbb-7195-41d5-9583-1020a61179af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Nikko

- Cities near Katashina

[Nikko](https://expedia.ca/Nikko.dx6069795)

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