Katashina

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真夏の尾瀬ヶ原と燧ケ岳 Oze in summer
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.
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.
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
Sasanoyu

Sasanoyu

3 out of 5
535 Hataya Katashina Gunma
$54 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$60 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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

Sasanoyu
Pension Poka Poka

Pension Poka Poka

3 out of 5
4658 65 Higashiogawa, Katashina Katashina Gunma
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$88 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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

Pension Poka Poka
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

3 out of 5
1541-3 Tokorono Nikko Tochigi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$100 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$110 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (332 reviews)
Amazing stay as always with Marriot!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

4 out of 5
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

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside
Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa

Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa

3 out of 5
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

Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa
Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

3 out of 5
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

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden
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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.

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.

White World Oze Iwakura

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.

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

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.

Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

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.

Mount Nikkō-Shirane

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.

Katashina Kogen Ski Place

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.

Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Things to do

Nikko All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Half-day Tour - English Speaking Driver

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

$308
per traveler
Nikko Private Half day Tour: English Speaking Driver, No Guide
Kegon Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo

$775
per traveler
Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo
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Nikko Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

$515
per traveler
Nikko Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)
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