Shiki no Mori White World Oze Iwakura

Basic Information

Address

2609 Tsuchide, Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Gunma

Access

**By Car:** From Numata IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway, take National Routes 120 and 401 for approximately 37 km (about a 60-minute drive). The opening of the Shiizaka Tunnel in 2013 significantly improved accessibility. **By Highway Bus:** Take the 'Katashina Snow Express' from Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal) to 'Michi-no-Eki Oze Katashina' (Roadside Station Oze Katashina). A free shuttle bus operates from the Roadside Station (advance booking required when reserving your bus ticket). The return shuttle bus departs at 3:00 PM from in front of Iwakura Resort Hotel. Show route

Op.Hours

December 13, 2025 (Sat) - April 5, 2026 (Sun) Standard Season: December 13, 2025 (Sat) - March 15, 2026 (Sun) 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Last ride at 4:30 PM) Night Skiing Dates: Dec 31, Jan 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 22, 28 from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Last ride at 7:45 PM) Spring Skiing Season: March 16, 2026 (Mon) - April 5, 2026 (Sun) 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Last ride at 4:30 PM) *Please note that operating hours may change or be suspended depending on weather and snow conditions.

Cld.Days

Open daily throughout the season (The 2025-2026 season is scheduled to operate until Sunday, April 5, 2026. Please note that operating dates and hours may change or be suspended depending on weather and snow conditions).

Fee

Lift Tickets (1-Day Pass) [Standard Season (Opening - March 15)] Adults: 5,300 yen on weekdays, 6,300 yen on weekends, holidays, and New Year's (Dec 27 - Jan 4) Junior/Senior High School Students: 4,300 yen on weekdays, 5,300 yen on weekends, holidays, and New Year's (Dec 27 - Jan 4) Elementary School Students: 3,300 yen on weekdays, 4,300 yen on weekends, holidays, and New Year's (Dec 27 - Jan 4) [Spring Skiing Season (March 16 - April 5)] Adults: 5,000 yen Junior/Senior High School Students: 4,000 yen Elementary School Students: 3,000 yen Preschoolers: Free (500 yen deposit required for IC card lift ticket) Ladies' Discount: Every Tuesday, adults and seniors can get a ticket for 4,800 yen (Spring Skiing: 4,600 yen) by using a LINE coupon. *Not applicable on Dec 30. Iwakura Club Family Benefits available. Parking Fees Weekdays: Free (All days free from March 16, 2026 onwards) New Year's (Dec 27 - Jan 4), Weekends & Holidays: Passenger Car 1,000 yen, Microbus 2,000 yen, Large Bus 3,000 yen *Free for passenger cars with 4 or more occupants. Ski School (Per Lesson) Standard Group Lesson: 5,000 yen Private Group Lesson: 20,000 yen Private Lesson: 17,000 yen Junior Lesson (Ages 5-10): 5,000 yen

INFO

* Smoking is strictly prohibited on all slopes, lifts, and gondolas. Please use designated smoking areas only. * Please refrain from reserving spots with skis or snowboards, as there is a risk of theft, loss, or damage. Reserving spots before 6:00 AM is not permitted. * Off-piste skiing/riding is prohibited. If rescue is required outside of designated courses, an additional rescue fee will be charged. * Wear your IC card lift ticket on your left side. Do not bend it or expose it to magnetism. Avoid placing it in the same pocket as other cards, metal objects, cell phones, or transceivers. * A separate system usage fee of 100 yen will be charged for online purchases. * Changes, cancellations, or refunds are not possible after purchasing lift tickets online, even due to weather conditions. * The 500 yen deposit for IC card lift tickets is refundable only during the current season. Refunds are not possible if the card is damaged or lost. Returns can only be processed at the on-site ticket counter. * Depending on snow conditions, wave features may be set up on the Milky Way slope. * Cell phone reception may be poor on the Nishiyama slope, so please be mindful when arranging meeting points.

HP

https://www.oze-iwakura.co.jp/ski/