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Geto Kogen Ski Resort
Experience the joy of winter amid magnificent natural scenery. With 14 courses and a variety of tree-run areas, it’s a paradise for enjoying powder snow.
Renowned for its high-quality powder snow and boasting some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan, this snow resort has been gaining international recognition in recent years. Skiing is typically possible from late November through spring, and in heavy snow seasons, the slopes can remain open until around Japan’s Golden Week in early May.
The ski area offers a total course length of approximately 14,110 meters across about 90 hectares, with 14 courses in all. Options range from gentle slopes ideal for beginners to ungroomed runs for advanced skiers, as well as the tree-run areas that have become synonymous with Geto Kogen. From the slopes, panoramic views of surrounding peaks such as Mt. Chokai and Mt. Iwate add to the appeal, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the grandeur of nature.
The resort is also well equipped in terms of lift capacity, with two gondolas, one high-speed quad lift, and two additional lifts. This impressive setup helps keep wait times relatively short, making for a smooth and stress-free mountain experience.
Highlights
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A ski resort known for high-quality powder snow and some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan.
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Depending on snow conditions, the season can run from late November through around Golden Week in early May.
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Fourteen diverse courses are available across the mountain.
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Tree-run areas offer powder snow and an experience reminiscent of backcountry skiing.
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Powerful lift capacity with two gondolas, one high-speed quad lift, and two additional lifts.
Photos
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A ski resort boasting one of the heaviest snowfall levels in Japan
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A1 Course, the main slope that Geto Kogen takes pride in
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A3 Course, an ungroomed run with moguls, designed for advanced skiers
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C4 Course, weaving through trees such as white birch for a scenic ride
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Well-equipped rental services make it easy to visit empty-handed
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Three different types of accommodation are available within the ski resort
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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English is available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, it is.
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Do you have rental snowboards, ski boards?
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Yes we do.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, it is.
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Are there any smoking areas?
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Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 夏油高原スキー場
- Postal Code
- 024-0322
- Address
- Matsukami-yama National Forest, Wagachoiwasakishinden, Kitakami City, Iwate
- Telephone
- 0197-65-9000
- Closed
- Open every day Open all year round during the opening period
- Business Hours
- 7:00am - 5:10pm (Nighter until 8:30pm)
- Admission
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Lift Fare 1-day ticket Adults 6,800yen, Junior high school students･High school students 4,400yen, Elementary school students 3,400yen, Seniors 5,400yen
*Subject to change.
*500 yen deposit is added to all tickets. - Access
- About 50 mintes by the free shuttle bus from JR Tohoku Main Line, Kitakami Line and Tohoku Shinkansen Kitakami Station.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted (Electronic money accepted)
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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