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Ski resort data

30%
Beginner

40%
Intermediate

30%
Advanced

85%
Groomed snow

15%
Non-groomed snow

Course Map 1

CoursesCourses

LiftsLifts

Longest run distanceLongest run

2,000 m

Maximum gradientMaximum

30 °

Open season	Dec. 21st to Mar. 31st (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions *Information is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information and details.)
Current snow condition	- cm
Chance of sunny weather	Dec29.6 % Jan27.1 % Feb22.9 % Mar34.3 %

Okunakayama Kogen Ski Resort

Resort features

Okunakayama Kogen is located in Ichinohe Town, Iwate Prefecture. Here, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, hotels, hot springs, and fishing ponds throughout the year. The popular gelato shop Yukiakari, known for its soft, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture made from local fresh milk, is also open for business.

Snowboarding

Allowed

Hot springs

Okunakayama Kogen Onsen: Asaake-no-Yu and Kiraboshi-no-Yu

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Open season

Dec. 21st to Mar. 31st (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions *Information is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information and details.)

Opening hours

Weekdays8:40 AM - 4:20 PM

Saturdays8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Public holidays8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early morning-

Night ski4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The following dates (1), (2), and (3) are open for business. (1) Saturdays and Sundays from December 23 (Saturday) to February 25 (Sunday) / (2) Saturdays from March 2 (Saturday) to March 9 (Saturday) / (3) December 29 (Friday), December 30 (Sunday), January 2 (Tuesday), and January 3 (Wednesday) / *Night skiing is not available on December 31 and January 1 / [Night skiing hours] *Subject to change depending on weather *The operating period listed is from the previous year, and will be updated as soon as possible for the current year.

Days closedNone

TBD

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Resort information

Address	〒 028-5134662-1 Nishitago, Okunakayama, Ichinohe-machi, Ninohe-gun, Iwate
Snow park information	Equipped with obstacles such as kickers, rails, and boxes
Kids’ park	An area separated from the ski slopes where children can go sledding and practice skiing.
Ski lodge	Near the entrance: lift pass counter, information counter, restaurants, and hot springs are available
Rescue facilities	Inside Center House
Childcare facilities
Restaurants	Restaurant inside the main hotel building / Hotel Annex Asaake-no-Yu 2F Dining Area Yamaboushi
Payment methods	Visa Mastercard Diners Club American Express JCB UnionPay card Alipay LINE Pay WeChat Pay Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
Activities	Toboggan Snowscoot Cross-country Snow tubing Kids’ park Snow strider

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

Lift tickets Rental items Lessons

Directions & Transportation

〒 028-5134662-1 Nishitago, Okunakayama, Ichinohe-machi, Ninohe-gun, Iwate

Transportation fares are approximate. The actual fare may be different.

Recommended transportation passes for travel to Okunakayama Kogen Ski Resort and nearby sightseeing areas

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD318.66~

5-Hour Lift Pass (Weekdays) Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 2,000, Ages 16-18 (Hight school students): JPY 2,300 / Period: 5 hours from the time of purchase (Includes Night Skiing)	Adult	AUD 31.87
	Child	AUD 18.06
	Senior	AUD 28.68
5-Hour Lift Pass (Weekends & Public Holidays) Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 2,000, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 2,600 / Period: 5 hours from the time of purchase (Includes Night Skiing)	Adult	AUD 35.05
	Child	AUD 18.06
	Senior	AUD 31.87
Night Skiing Pass Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 1,500, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 1,600 / Period: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Adult	AUD 25.49
	Child	AUD 12.75
	Senior	AUD 23.37
12-Time Lift Pass Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 2,500, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 2,900 / Period: From 8:30 AM to closing	Adult	AUD 38.24
	Child	AUD 21.24
	Senior	AUD 35.05
1-Time Lift Pass Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 250, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 290 / Period: From 8:30 AM to closing	Adult	AUD 3.82
	Child	AUD 2.12
	Senior	AUD 3.51
1-Day Lift Pass (Weekdays) Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 2,300, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 2,600 / Period: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM	Adult	AUD 35.05
	Child	AUD 21.24
	Senior	AUD 31.87
1-Day Lift Pass (Weekends & Public Holidays) Ages 13-15 (Middle school students): JPY 2,500, Ages 16-18 (High school students): JPY 2,900 / Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Adult	AUD 38.24
	Child	AUD 21.24
	Senior	AUD 35.05
Monthly Pass High school students: JPY 11,000 / Middle school students: JPY 10,000 / Period: From 8:30 AM to closing / Valid for 1 month from the date of purchase.	Adult	AUD 169.95
	Child	AUD 53.11
	Senior	AUD 138.09
2024-2025 Season Pass High school students: JPY 24,000 / Middle school students: JPY 22,000 / Period: From 8:30 AM to closing / Valid during the 2024-2025 season	Adult	AUD 350.53
	Child	AUD 212.44
	Senior	AUD 292.10

Full ski set: skis, boots, ski wear (jacket & pants), goggles, gloves, skit hat or helmet (5 hours) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 4,200	Adult	AUD 53.11
	Child	AUD 35.05
	Senior	AUD 53.11
Full ski set: skis, boots, ski wear (jacket & pants), goggles, gloves, ski hat or helmet (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 4,700	Adult	AUD 58.42
	Child	AUD 40.36
	Senior	AUD 58.42
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (5 hours) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,500	Adult	AUD 31.87
	Child	AUD 18.06
	Senior	AUD 31.87
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 37.18
	Child	AUD 23.37
	Senior	AUD 37.18
Skis (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,500	Adult	AUD 26.56
	Child	AUD 15.93
	Senior	AUD 26.56
Ski boots (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,000	Adult	AUD 21.24
	Child	AUD 15.93
	Senior	AUD 21.24
Poles (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 600	Adult	AUD 6.37
	Child	AUD 6.37
	Senior	AUD 6.37

Full snowboard set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), goggles, gloves, snowboard hat or helmet (5 hours) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 4,200	Adult	AUD 53.11
	Child	AUD 35.05
	Senior	AUD 53.11
Full snowboard set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), goggles, gloves, snowboard hat or helmet (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 4,700	Adult	AUD 58.42
	Child	AUD 40.36
	Senior	AUD 58.42
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (5 hours) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,500	Adult	AUD 31.87
	Child	AUD 18.06
	Senior	AUD 31.87
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 37.18
	Child	AUD 23.37
	Senior	AUD 37.18
Snowboard (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,500	Adult	AUD 26.56
	Child	AUD 15.93
	Senior	AUD 26.56
Snowboard boots (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 2,000	Adult	AUD 21.24
	Child	AUD 15.93
	Senior	AUD 21.24

Ski wear: jacket & pants (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 3,500	Adult	AUD 37.18
	Child	AUD 23.37
	Senior	AUD 37.18
Single item: jacket or pants (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 1,800	Adult	AUD 19.12
	Child	AUD 12.75
	Senior	AUD 19.12
Helmet (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 600	Adult	AUD 6.37
	Child	AUD 6.37
	Senior	AUD 6.37
Ski hat (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 600	Adult	AUD 6.37
	Child	AUD 6.37
	Senior	AUD 6.37
Goggles (1 day) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 600	Adult	AUD 6.37
	Child	AUD 6.37
	Senior	AUD 6.37
Sled Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 400	Adult	AUD 4.25
	Child	AUD 4.25
	Senior	AUD 4.25
Tubing (2 hours) Ages 13-18 (Middle/High school students): JPY 600	Adult	AUD 6.37
	Child	AUD 6.37
	Senior	AUD 6.37
Hot wax	Adult	AUD 15.93
	Child	AUD 15.93
	Senior	AUD 15.93
Gloves	Adult	AUD 10.62
	Child	AUD 10.62
	Senior	AUD 10.62

General Lesson (Japanese) For 3rd graders (8 years old) and above who can ride the lift and ski alone *2nd graders (7 years old) and younger can also participate if they can ride the lift and ski alone / Lessons will be held with multiple applicants in the same time slot	2h	AUD 37.18
General Lesson (Japanese) For 3rd graders (8 years old) and above who can ride the lift and ski alone *2nd graders (7 years old) and younger can also participate if they can ride the lift and ski alone / Lessons will be held with multiple applicants in the same time slot	4h	AUD 53.11
Private Lesson (Japanese) Available for first-timers and experienced skiers (in principle, from children 5 years old) / 1-on-1 lessons with the applicant and instructor	2h	AUD 69.04
Private Lesson (Japanese) Available for first-timers and experienced skiers (in principle, from children 5 years old) / 1-on-1 lessons with the applicant and instructor	4h	AUD 111.53

Private Lesson (Japanese)	90min	AUD 53.11
Private Lesson (Japanese)	3h	AUD 95.60
Group Lesson (per person / Japanese) For same groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19	90min	AUD 31.87
Group Lesson (per person / Japanese) For same groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19	3h	AUD 53.11

Okunakayama Kogen Ski Resort

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Okunakayama Kogen Ski Resort

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