Geto Kogen Ski Resort is known for its snow quality and quantity, as well as for the long season made possible by the abundant snow. There are 14 slopes ranging from 2 to 36 degrees, with a total trail length of 14 km. Long cruising from the peak can be enjoyed even by beginners. There are 2 gondolas, 2 pair lifts, and 1 quad lift; the gondolas are operated at night as well. Skiing and snowboarding lessons approved by SAJ ( Ski Association of Japan ) and JSBA ( Japan Snowboarding Association ) are available.
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- Iwasaki Shinden, Waga-cho, Kitakami City, Iwate
024-0322 岩手県北上市和賀町岩崎新田 - Hours
- Season: early December to early May
- Admission
- Admission: 5-hour ticket: adults 4,200 yen; 1-day ticket: adults 4,600 yen; elementary school students 1,000 yen ( as of December 2014 )
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Kitakami Station Susumago/Semi Onsen/Geto Onsen Line ( late December to late March ) Get on at Kitakami Station Get off at Geto Onsen; 1 min. on foot from the stop 1 hr. 16 min. 0197-66-3211 ( Iwateken Kotsu Kitakami Office ) *Geto Onsen ( Geto Hot Spring ) is closed from early Nov. to early May.
- Access 2
- Car About 30 min. from Kitakami-Ezuriko IC
