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Past News (2016-2017 season)
There's still plenty of fun to be had until April 9th! "Two Kids Parks," "Snowmobiling," and more!
March 30, 2017
For the 2017 season, you can enjoy two kids' parks and many activities until Sunday, April 9, 2017! Of course, the slopes are also blessed with plenty of snow, so you can enjoy spring skiing in comfort!
*Operation status and other information updated daily! Please check here "Information"
- ★Special benefits for guests staying at Minakami Kogen Hotel 200!
The "Two Kids Parks" will be available free of charge to hotel guests from Monday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 9th. - ★Special benefits for visitors!
On the final day, Sunday, April 9th, everyone can enjoy free lift rides! Enjoy the 2017 season until the very end.
We've got great deals on "Spring Ski" lift fares! Even better value if you stay at the hotel!
March 14, 2017
The 2017 season will be open until April 9th! From April 3rd (Monday) to 8th (Saturday), there will be a special "Spring Ski" period, with adult one-day tickets priced at 2,000 yen! Guests staying at the adjacent "Minakami Kogen Hotel 200" can enjoy a special plan and get a one-day ticket for an even better deal of just 500 yen! The kids' park can be used for free.
Plus, on the final day, Sunday, April 9th, lifts are free! Enjoy spring skiing right to the end.
For more information, please see "Lift Fees"
White Day sweets gift
March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017 (Tuesday) 8:00~
Ladies who purchase a lift ticket on the day will receive a free gift of sweets.
Distribution Location: Ski Information Counter and Hotel Front Desk at Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 *Limited Quantity (First come, first served, while supplies last)
Gunma Snow Queen sweets giveaway!
March 5, 2017
The 5th generation campaign lady, "Snow Queen of Gunma," who promotes Gunma Prefecture's ski resorts, will be giving away sweets! Find the "Snow Queen" wearing a sash on the slopes!
Event Date and Time: Sunday, March 5, 2017, from 9:00 AM *Limited quantity (first come, first served basis for those who meet the Snow Queen. Ends when stock runs out)
Location: Various locations on the slopes
Come again! We'll give you a 1,000 yen discount lift ticket!
February 20, 2017
For a limited time, customers who purchase a lift ticket will receive a 1,000 yen discount voucher for a one-day lift ticket that can be used on their next visit!
Distribution period: February 20th (Mon) to March 5th (Sun), 2017 *Discount coupon valid until the end of the 2017 season
Distribution Locations: Day Trip Ski Center and Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 Ski Information Counter
Weekdays only! Free ★ Pole Lesson Barn now available
February 1, 2017
At the top of the No. 1 Romance Lift's "Axe Course," we have a new "Pole Lesson Barn" that anyone can enjoy! Please come and try it to improve your skills.
Available period: Weekdays from February 1, 2017 until the end of business hours. *May not be available depending on weather conditions.
Location and time: Upper part of the "Axe Course" until 2:30 PM
Price: Free
Information: Please use Romance Lift No. 1. You can board the Romance Lift No. 1 near the finish line.
Super powder! It's snowing beautifully!
January 25, 2017
There's a lot of fluffy snow falling at Minakami Kogen, and the entire slope is perfect for skiing! You can enjoy the best powder slopes.
Enjoy ungroomed snow with the No. 2 Romance Lift "Kuma Tsuttsu Course" Video List
Introducing "Pikachu Rental Skis"!
January 23, 2017
"Pikachu Rental Skis" will be available this winter, exclusive to Minakami Kogen Ski Resort!
(Rental starts on Saturday, January 28, 2017)
Skiing is even more fun with Pikachu!
For more information, click here "Rental"
Activity Passports are now on sale!
January 11, 2017
The 2017 season is finally here! The long-awaited snow has finally fallen, and various activities have begun operation one after another! As a result, we have begun selling the "Snow Activity Passport," which had previously been postponed! You can enjoy your stay to the fullest by combining it with a great value accommodation plan.
Sales period: Thursday, January 12th, 2017 to Sunday, March 19th, 2017 *Available until Monday, March 20th (national holiday)
For more information, click here Activity Passport
The second Romance Lift is now in operation!
January 4, 2017
The second Romance Lift is finally open! The course at the back of the slope becomes the best powder zone when it snows! Enjoy the wide variety of courses along with the spectacular views.
For more details, please see "Introduction to the slopes and courses"
Kids Park Open
December 31, 2016
In addition to the kids' park right in front of the hotel, we have also opened a kids' park exclusively for children aged 1 to 5. For more information, please see "Two Kids' Parks"
We have started renting baby snow boots!
December 28, 2016
It's finally here! The adorable boots for babies, "STONZ" booties, that you've always wanted to wear on your baby's little feet, are now available for rental!
For more information, click here "Rental"
We're finally opening on December 23rd! Opening schedule
December 22, 2016
This season we will be introducing artificial snow machines and will be open from Friday, December 23rd!
<Business hours> Minakami Quad Lift 8:00-16:30
Available courses:
"Grand Concourse"
"Easy Family Course"
"Dandan Field Course"
<Lift fees> Until the 27th: Adults 2,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,500 yen, Infants 900 yen
- *Regarding the operation of the Pokémon Snow Palette: Due to a lack of snow, only the sleds and twisters are available. You can enjoy them free of charge until the tubing course opens.
The opening date has been set for Friday, December 23rd, 2016!
December 16, 2016
The countdown has finally begun♪ The opening date for the 2016-17 season has been confirmed as scheduled on Friday, December 23rd.
Starting from the Minakami Quad Lift, you can enjoy the Grand Concourse, the Swift Family Course, and the Dan-Dan Field Course, which have a total length of approximately 3km. The kids' park, Pokémon Snow Palette, will also be pre-opening.
Depending on the snowfall conditions, we will open the slopes one by one. Please check the lift operation status on the top page for the latest information after opening.
Snowfall information updated! It's now 50cm!
December 12, 2016
Due to the snowfall from the previous day, about 50cm of fluffy snow has accumulated on the slopes! We are also operating artificial snow machines, and are steadily making preparations to ensure the best possible slope conditions for the opening on December 23rd. Starting today, we will start updating the weather information! You can also see the slopes from the live camera.
For more information, please see "Live Camera, Weather, Lift, and Road Conditions"
Have fun! Accommodation plans with "Snow Activity Passport" now on sale
December 9, 2016
"Snow Activity Passport" allows you to enjoy a variety of activities
Great value accommodation plans are now available to coincide with the start of sales on January 5, 2017! This is the perfect way to enjoy the vast grounds to the fullest!
For more information, please click here : "Snow Activity Passport"
Tokyo records its first snowfall in 54 years! Snow also piled up in Minakami Kogen.
November 24, 2016
The soft, fluffy snow has piled up, making us look forward to the opening of this season!
Artificial snow machine is here!
November 10, 2016
For the 2016-17 season, we will be installing artificial snow machines on the Grand Concourse, the Suisui Family Course, and the Dandan Field Course, which are a total of approximately 3km long! We will also be installing them in the two Kids' Parks . Combined with the soft, fluffy natural snow, you can enjoy the snow with peace of mind all season long.
The first snow has fallen!
November 4, 2016
We have already received news of snow ♪ The scenery surrounding the hotel has changed from a blanket of autumn leaves to a light snowy landscape. We are even more excited for the hotel's opening on December 23, 2016!
Introducing "Pikachu Rental Skis"!
October 21, 2016
"Pikachu Rental Skis" will be available this winter, exclusive to Minakami Kogen Ski Resort!
(Rentals are scheduled to begin in late January 2017)
Skiing is even more fun with Pikachu!
For more information, click here "Rental"
Departing and arriving at Takasaki Station! Day trip ski bus service!
October 6, 2016
Take a bus from Takasaki Station, so you don't have to worry about driving on snowy roads! Stay for 6 hours and 45 minutes! Enjoy to your heart's content and get there and back easily with this "One-Day Ski Bus Tour"
Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January 14th to March 20th, 2017
Price (round-trip bus fare and lift ticket included): Adults 5,800 yen, Students 5,000 yen, Elementary school students 3,900 yen
Benefits: Rental benefits, lunch vouchers for women aged 18-24 (age range for the Around 20 campaign)
"Artificial snow machine" introduced!
October 3, 2016
We will be introducing an artificial snow machine for the 2016-17 season!
Reservations for the winter accommodation plan at Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 will begin on October 1st at 9 AM!
September 30, 2016
If you want to enjoy playing in the snow to your heart's content, then head to the ski slopes! Stay at the adjacent Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 (Two Hundred) and have fun! Enjoy the "Beautiful Skin Hot Springs," a dinner buffet with 60 dishes from Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine using seasonal local ingredients, and rooms with spectacular views from every room. We have a wide range of plans to enjoy the winter season!
For more information, please click here : "Stay and Enjoy the Winter Season"
2016-17 Early Bird Season Tickets on Sale Now!
September 1, 2016
It's already here! We've started selling the great value "Early Bird Season Pass" from September 1st, 2016!
Apply here for a "Lift Season Pass"
