Kawaba, Ski Resort in Gunma, Near Tokyo
Kawaba, Ski Resort in Gunma, Near Tokyo 2008 - 2009 Ski Season
Kawaba Ski Resort is open from December 1st, 2008 to April 5th, 2009.
Ski Tour Packages Available
Kawaba is currently offering discount ski tour packages check the links below for further details:
Trails Information
With 10,790 meters of ski terrain, including a 3,300-meter trail, Kawaba offers a variety of challenges from moguls to powder.
Special Trails include
Mumeihou Downhill Mogul Field
"Free Ride Park" facing the Sakuragawa Course
Miniature Cross for children
Season Passes and Lift Ticket Rates
1-Day Ticket - 4,200 yen (Adults)
AM Ticket - 3,500 yen (Adults)
Super AM Ticket - 3,800 yen (Adults)
Childrens and Seniors pricing also available
Individual Season Pass - 50,000 yen (Everyday)
Individual Season Pass - 30,000 yen (Weekday)
Rental Rates
Full Day Ski Sets - from 3,500 yen (Adult)
Skis/Snowboards - from 2,000 yen (Adult)
Boots - from 2,000 yen (Adult)
Ski Wear - from 3,500 yen
Ski Poles - from 500 yen
Ski Boots available for 17cm ~ 31.5 cm
Snowboard Boots available for 16.5cm ~ 31 cm
Ski and Snowboard School
SAJ (Ski Association of Japan) certified half and full day sessions for all ages
Half Day - from 3,500 yen (Adult)
Full Day - 5,000 yen (Adult)
Kawaba Ski School section for further details
JSBA (Japan Snowboard Association) certified School for all ages and levels
Half Day Beginner Step 1 - 4,000 yen (Adult)
Full Day Beginner Step 1 - 7,000 yen (Adult)
Kawaba Snowboard School section for further details
Trekking Tours also available Morning and Afternoon courses are only 6,500 yen
Facilities
Kawaba City is the 8-storey center house of the ski slopes. The 1st - 6th floors provide convenient parking for our guests. An elevator connects the parking levels to the 7th and 8th floors, which contain a variety of restaurants, including pizzerias, noodle houses, and curry houses. Also on the 7th and 8th floors are popular ski shops and board shops. Kawaba City conveniently contains all the necessities for skiing at Kawaba, including rental shops, ski schools, a kids' corner, and locker rooms.
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.
