Numata / Oigami / Oze

Top Things to do

• Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Higashiogawa 4658-58

  This ski resort is on Mt. Nikko-Shirane in Katashina Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. Its early opening date has made it well known in the Kanto region as the first place to ski each year. At four kilometers it’s longest slope utilizes the natural topography of the landscape. The kids park and a beginner area make it great for families and those new to skiing. From the summit you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

• Kawaba Ski Resort

  5.0

  1 Reviews

  Kawaba Plateau, Kawaba Village, Tone-gun, Gumma Prefecture

  This ski resort is located on Mt. Takate in Kawaba Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture. It’s known for the quality and quantity of its powder snow. Many of the courses run through the woods. There are ten slopes available ranging from gentle courses for beginners to advanced courses. Its ample restaurants and shops are also a draw.

• Tambara Ski Park

  4.5

  9 Reviews

  Tamahara Plateau Numata City, Gunma Prefecture

  A popular spot with high-quality powder snow located about two hours from Tokyo. Featuring eight courses in all from beginner to advanced it’s perfect for families. It offers a lot to kids coming to the slopes for their first time with a shallow slope for first-time skiiers “tamba land” for playing in the snow and a ski & snowboard school.

• Roadside Station Denen Plaza Kawaba

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkawabamura Hagimuro 385

  This roadside station is located along the Prefectural Route 64 Hirakawa Yokozuka Line in Kawaba Village, Tone County, Gunma. It was chosen as the no.1 choice for “favorite roadside station in Kanto.” The spacious lot includes a wide variety of facilities, such as a restaurant, a bakery, a cafe, a beer brewery, a meat plant, a pizzeria, a hotel with a day spa, and a farmer’s market with fresh local vegetables and other specialty products. A great place for the family to spend the day, offering experience with crafts and pottery, and a large playground.

• Fukiware Waterfall

  Gunma Pref. Numatashi Tonemachiokkai

  This waterfall is located in Tonemachi-okkai, Numata City. It is referred to the “Niagara of the East” because of the way the river water falls majestically into the V-shaped valley. There’s a walkway around the waterfall along with natural sights such as “Masutobi Waterfall” and “Hannya (Wisdom) Rock” and the “Ukishima Kannon Hall.” In addition to being designated a Natural Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty, it has also been chosen as one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful waterfalls.

• White World Oze Iwakura

  4.0

  61 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Tsuchide 2609

  White World Oze Iwakura located in Katashina Village Tone County Gunma Prefecture is one of the largest ski resorts in the region. Well known for its quality of snow the resort’s 16 courses include both gentle slopes for families as well as expert courses. The ski school for kids is also popular for young beginners. The Iwakura Resort Hotel located onsite is available to use the hot springs even without booking a stay.

• Station of Plateau Marunuma

  3.0

  9 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Higashiogawa 4658-58

  This restaurant is located at the bottom of the Mt. Nikko-Shirane ropeway, in Katashina Village, Tone County. Visitors can enjoy the local flavors of seasonal wild vegetables and locally grown vegetables in the Highland Vegetable Tenju set, the Tomato Cream Udon, the Nihachi Zaru Soba, which uses Nihachi Soba, or the Highland Vegetable Curry. This rich menu also includes sauce cutlet rice bowls and noodles with roasted Mochi pork fillet. Depending on the season, customers can enjoy the view of the ski slopes on the highland or the fresh verdant nature from the window-side tables.

• SNOW PARK OZE TOKURA

  3.0

  19 Reviews

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Tokura 329

  This snow park is located in Katashina Village 1 hour 30 minutes by bus from Numata Station. It is blessed with beautiful mountain landscapes and a natural environment. There are a variety of courses available, including the Dynamic Course, a SAJ-certified race course, the Diamond Slope, with its powder snow, and the Lesson Slope, which is reserved for beginners and children. The snow park also puts an emphasis on snowboarding, with facilities such as the Super Pipe, jumps and rails. It is also possible to use the auto campsite during the summer.

• Oze Hatomachi Pass

  Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Tokura

  This pass is at the entrance of Ozegahara in Katashina Village, Tone County. There are regulations now on private car use in the area so must be entered by bus or taxi from the car park. At the Hatomachi Pass free rest station, visitors can enjoy buckwheat noodles made with locally grown mountain vegetables and mushrooms and other specialties such as sweet sugared beans and bean flower soft cream, corn and sweet Japanese cakes, hiking goods and souvenirs. Private room as well as large room accommodation is also available at Hatomachi mountain cottage.