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Okunakayama Kogen

Q: When is the ski/ snowboarding season at Okunakayama Kogen?

The ski/ snowboarding season is typically from December to March when the slopes are open and covered with snow.

Q: What accommodation options are available?

Okunakayama Kogen Ski Resort offers accommodations such as hotels, lodges, and traditional Japanese inns (ryokans), providing options for a comfortable stay. Ready to secure your stay? Book your accommodation !

Q: Is Okunakayama Kogen suitable for families and beginners?

The resort is family-friendly and suitable for beginners. It often provides gentler slopes and lessons for newcomers to winter sports.

Q: Are there child-friendly facilities and child care services available?

Okunakayama Kogen does not offer child-friendly facilities and childcare services on-site.

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Where to stay

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The mountain

Profile of the mapped run with the most vertical: 1km long, 264m drop.

Skiable terrain: 55ha
Runs: 106.1km in total
Lifts: 55 chairs
Longest run: 2km
Average snowfall: 1.5m

Runs by ability

Beginner 26%
Intermediate 28%
Advanced 46%

By length of mapped runs.

Run, lift and elevation data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

About Okunakayama Kogen

Okunakayama Kogen stands as a town-operated ski resort that exudes the ambiance of a personal retreat during weekdays, providing an environment where the competition for untouched powder snow is nearly non-existent. Nestled within a sheltered east-facing bowl, this mountain boasts four ski lifts and two traditional Onsen hot springs at its base. The amenities include simple yet flavorful Japanese cuisine and lodging options that embrace authenticity.

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Okunakayama Kogen FAQs

Where is Okunakayama Kogen located?

The ski resort is located in Iwate Prefecture between Ichinohe and Iwate towns. It is approximately 50 minute drive from Tokyo and 40 minutes from Misawa/Hachinohe.

When is the ski/ snowboarding season at Okunakayama Kogen?

What accommodation options are available?

Is Okunakayama Kogen suitable for families and beginners?

Are there child-friendly facilities and child care services available?

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Season status

Typical season months. Each resort page has its own opening dates.

Country	Status	Season	JFMAMJJASOND
USA	In season	Nov – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Canada	In season	Nov – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Japan	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Switzerland	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
France	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Austria	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Italy	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
South Korea	Opens Dec	Dec – Apr	JFMAMJJASOND
Australia	Closed until Jun	Jun – Sep	JFMAMJJASOND
New Zealand	Closed until Jun	Jun – Oct	JFMAMJJASOND
Argentina	Closed until Jun	Jun – Sep	JFMAMJJASOND
Chile	Closed until Jun	Jun – Oct	JFMAMJJASOND

Compare 265 ski resorts in 12 countries: snow forecasts, season dates, snow cams, trail maps and where to stay.

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors via OpenSkiMap. Forecasts from OpenWeather. Some icons by Freepik from flaticon.com.

Northern hemisphere

Southern hemisphere

USANov – Apr

CanadaNov – Apr

JapanDec – Apr

SwitzerlandDec – Apr

FranceDec – Apr

AustriaDec – Apr

ItalyDec – Apr

South KoreaDec – Apr

AustraliaJun – Sep

New ZealandJun – Oct

ArgentinaJun – Sep

ChileJun – Oct