Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
About Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
A cult-favorite weekend escape from Tokyo, beloved for its deep powder pockets and unpretentious, local atmosphere.
Highlights
- Deep powder pockets
- Weekend day-tripping
- Local surf-style vibe
- Untracked tree runs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1242m
- Top lift: 1802m
- Ski pistes: 9.9km
- Ski lifts: 6
- Lakes nearby: 5
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
- Today: 6 to 14 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3871 m (3600 to 4260 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 10 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 1 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 3 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 6 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Oguna Hotaka Ski Area (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Oguna Hotaka Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mt. Shibutsu Loop
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鳩待峠～至仏山 (Hatomachi Pass - Mt. Shibutsu Route)
Getting to Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 148 km away, about 2h55 by road
Where to stay in Oguna Hotaka Ski Area
21 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 90 EUR per night, median 282 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Oguna Hotaka Ski Area page.