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Kawaba
Skiing Kawaba — what it costs, what to expect on the slopes, and where to crash near the lifts. Honest notes f…
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Gunma ski resorts: real notes on all 8
If you're heading to Gunma this winter, this page covers the lot. 8 resorts ranked by what actually matters — snow quality, how easy they are to reach, lift pass cost, and beginner-friendliness. Open a resort to dig into the details.
Top picks in Gunma
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Marunuma Kogen
Sizing up Marunuma Kogen vs other Japan resorts? Lift cost, distance from Narita / Haneda, slope difficulty, a…
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Tambara Ski Park
Sizing up Tambara Ski Park vs other Japan resorts? Lift cost, distance from Narita / Haneda, slope difficulty,…
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Manza Onsen
Skiing Manza Onsen — what it costs, what to expect on the slopes, and where to crash near the lifts. Honest no…
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Tanigawadake Tenjindaira
Tanigawadake Tenjindaira (Gunma) opens late Nov to early May. Lift passes, rentals, hotels near the lifts, plu…
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Hodaigi
Hodaigi (Gunma) opens late Nov to early May. Lift passes, rentals, hotels near the lifts, plus the easiest rou…
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Norn Minakami
Norn Minakami, first-timer's edition. Flight to Narita / Haneda, lift pass ~¥7,500/day, real powder. Where to …
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Karuizawa Snow Park
Skiing Karuizawa Snow Park — what it costs, what to expect on the slopes, and where to crash near the lifts. H…
Read the guide →Side-by-side: lift prices, hotels, slope difficulty
Side-by-side comparison of lift pass prices, hotel options, slope difficulty, and airport distance for these 8 resorts is being prepared. For now, click any resort above for details.
When to ski Gunma — best months for powder
Ski season in Gunma runs from late November to early May. Best snow lands mid-January through mid-February — peak crowds but peak powder. Looking to save on lift prices? Late March still has decent runs.
Getting to Gunma from Bangkok, step by step
From Bangkok, fly to Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) or Sapporo (New Chitose) depending on destination, then connect via Shinkansen, resort shuttle bus, or rental car. Each resort page below has the most efficient route and budget breakdown.