Geto Kogen
Northern Honshu's deepest snow resort, regularly recording over 13m of seasonal snowfall and known for excellent tree skiing.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
540m (1,772ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,100m (3,609ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
560m (1,837ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,300cm (512in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
14
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
90 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
Geto Kogen sits in the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, in the interior of northern Honshu. This is a mid-mountain setting in a cold, snowy inland region, with terrain that climbs from forested lower slopes toward more open ground near the top.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Hanamaki (HNA), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Hanamaki (HNA)2 hoursDirections
- Aomori (AOJ)4.5 hoursDirections
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