Kawaba, Ski Resort in Gunma, Near Tokyo
Kawaba, Ski Resort in Gunma, Near Tokyo
Located conveniently close to the metropolitan area, Kawaba offers amazing slopes that can be accessed on a day trip either by 2-hour car ride on the Kanetsu Toll Road from Nerima, or 50-minute shuttle bus ride from Joumou Kougen Station, off of the Joutetsu Shinkansen (Joutetsu Bullet Train). This season Kawaba offers a newly created powder zone, as well as the “Free Ride Park” which has been constructed under the close scrutiny of snowboarding magazines and the only mogul field in the Kanto area. Kawaba offers the finest variety in snow activities.
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Ski Tour Packages Available
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Kawaba Information
Address
Kawaba Kogen, Kawaba-mura, Tone-gun, Gunma, 378-0101, Japan
Hours
2009 & 2010 Ski Season: Nov 28 - Dec 22: 8:30 - 16:00. Dec 23 - Mar 22: Weekdays 8:30 - 16:15. Sat, Sun, Holidays 8:00 - 16:15. Mar 22 - 28 7:30 - 16:00. Mar 23 - Apr 11: 8:30 - 4:00
Tel. 0278-52-3346
English Menu: Available
English-ability: Basic
Reasons to Visit
1. 10 exciting runs to accommodate all skill levels
2. Fresh Powder and Powder Bowls
3. Nearly 11,000 meters of terrain
Access
From Tokyo Route 1:
Take the Jouetsu Shinkansen (Jouetsu Bullet Train) to Jomokogen Station (Est. travel time: 80 minutes)
From Jomokogen Station, take the complimentary shuttle to the slopes (Est. travel time: 50 minutes/ Reservations required).
From Tokyo Route 2:
Take the Jouetsu Shinkansen (Jouetsu Bullet Train) to Takasaki Station (Est. travel time: 80 minutes)
From Takasaki Station, take the JR Jouetsu Line to Numata Station.
From Numata Station, take the complimentary shuttle to the slopes.
