Katashina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

真夏の尾瀬ヶ原と燧ケ岳 Oze in summer
One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!) Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.
Oze Iwakura is one of the largest ski resorts in the Kanto area with 16 courses, 9 lifts + 1 gondola, and 697 meters (2,286 ft) of vertical descent. It's said to be best suited for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but there are several courses for advanced and beginners, too. It's not as crowded as other more popular ski resorts and because there are so many advanced skiers, we had a great time snowboarding down several courses and didn't have a any trouble getting around. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. (Parking on weekends are free if you have more than 4 people in the car!) Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus.
The view from Oze Iwakura ski resort is pretty amazing. There are a number of famous mountains to be seen, including Mount Fuji on a clear day if you're lucky! We weren't so lucky...but the mountains we could see were beautiful just the same :) Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo. Or you can come by shinkansen, closest station is Numata Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line, then another 50min by bus. #Blue
Sasanoyu

Sasanoyu

3 out of 5
535 Hataya Katashina Gunma
Fully refundable
The price is 1.421.408 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
1.421.408 ₫
1.563.549 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this ryokan in Katashina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hanasakunoyu and Fukiwarenotaki Fall are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
スタッフの方の感じが良く、リーズナブルな値段だが、立派な温泉風呂もある 部屋にトイレ、洗面台はない、シンプルな造りではある

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Sasanoyu
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

3 out of 5
1541-3 Tokorono Nikko Tochigi
The price is 2.398.479 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.398.479 ₫
2.902.160 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
Amazing stay as always with Marriot!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko
Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

3 out of 5
17-4 Matsubaracho Nikko
The price is 2.139.683 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
2.139.683 ₫
2.353.651 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room deep-soaking baths. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (726 reviews)
This was my 3rd time staying here, great location a few min walk from the train and bus terminal, warm comfortable rooms, friendly helpful staff, it's a shame they changed the breakfast service, the curry and rice were excellent before... I'd definitely recommend eating at yuba komachi while in Nikko, ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Nikko Station Hotel II bankan
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside

4 out of 5
391-1 Kinugawaonsen Ohara Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this villa in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Tobu World Square and Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
It was great!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kinugawa Riverside
Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa

Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa

3 out of 5
1440-15 Kinugawaonsen Ohara Nikko Tochigi Prefecture
Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi and Tobu World Square are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Allajin projector was broken. The smell from the drain filled the whole room. The footsteps from the person upstairs are bothering me. It was okay, but once was enough.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Rakuten Stay Motel Nikko Kinugawa
Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden

3 out of 5
23-1 Hoden Nikko Tochigi
Stay at this apartment in Nikko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Toshogu Shrine and Cryptomeria Avenue are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
The best lodging experience I’ve ever had in Japan of over 10 years and over 8 cities! Very spacious and full of great amenities

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Rakuten STAY Nikko Hoden
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Popular places to visit

One of the nine lifts that take you up the mountain to various courses. This year has been one of the warmest winters we've had in Japan, thus the lack of snow. But thankfully most of the courses had new snowfall a few days before we went. Location: Gunma prefecture Best to come by car, it's a 2-3 hr drive from Tokyo.

White World Oze Iwakura

Hit the slopes at White World Oze Iwakura during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

White World Oze Iwakura

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort during your trip to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

You can take time to visit Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station during your travels to Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Nikko Shiranezan Ropeway Center Station

Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Katashina with a visit to Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Snow Pal Ogunahotaka Ski Area

Mount Nikkō-Shirane

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Nikkō-Shirane during your travels in Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mount Nikkō-Shirane

Katashina Kogen Ski Place

Hit the slopes at Katashina Kogen Ski Place during your trip to Katashina. Stroll along this culturally rich area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Katashina Kogen Ski Place