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Karuizawa Snow Park Snow Forecast & Ski Area Guide

Karuizawa Snow Park is a ski area in Gunma with 6 runs, 3 lifts and 130 m vertical.

Karuizawa Snow Park is a ski area in Gunma, Japan. 6 runs, 3 lifts and 130 m vertical.

The longest run is about 0.9 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥4,000 (check the resort for current prices).

Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Karuizawa Snow Park come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Gunma.

The mountain

Resort Statistics

  • Lifts: 3
  • Runs: 6
  • Longest Run: 900m
  • Vertical Drop: 130m
  • Skiable Area: 15 ha
  • Elevation: 1,100m - 1,230m
  • Operating Hours (Weekdays): 9:00am – 4:20pm
  • Operating Hours (Weekends/Holidays): 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Lift Types:
    • Pair ×3
  • Terrain: Beginner 60%, Intermediate 30%, Advanced 10%

Getting there

  • Distance from Tokyo: 170 km
  • Car: 35min from Usui-Karuizawa IC
  • Train: Free shuttle 25min from Karuizawa Station. Family-focused with sled and tubing areas. Source: Karuizawa Snow Park official

Road Conditions & Access

  • Tyres: Winter tyres required. In Gunma, the Minakami-Yuzawa stretch of the Kan-Etsu expressway is a designated chain-restriction section.
  • Driving: Gunma ski areas are two to three hours from Tokyo. Weekend morning traffic and ice on the mountain sections cause most of the delay.
  • Live closures: NEXCO East traffic information publishes restrictions.

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