Among the many snow resorts in Tohoku, Iwate Prefecture's Geto Highlands boasts the best snow quality. Powder-loving snowboarders must be curious about "Geto's heavy snowfall" and "tree runs."
With an average snowfall exceeding 5m, the area's high-quality powder snow and rich natural terrain continue to attract many snowboarders as one of Japan's leading "tree running meccas."
Geto Kogen Ski Resort will open on Sunday, December 12st. The opening was originally scheduled for November 1rd, but was postponed, and many snowboarders were looking forward to it. Only the first gondola will be in operation until the 11th, but it is said that nearly half of the courses have already been skied since the first day.
As expected from Geto Plateau.
The Geto Plateau will be broadcast live on YouTube, so be sure to check it out!
The total run distance is 14,100m, with 14 regular courses and 16 tree run areas, offering a wide variety of slopes, and the tree run areas are constantly evolving.
In the beginner's "Lv.1" area, even kids can enjoy themselves safely while wearing helmets. The areas are subdivided from "Lv.1" to "Lv.4", and if you can master the "Lv.4" area, you can take on the more difficult natural fields. You can choose an area with a difficulty level that is up or down depending on your level, and improve without any stress.
The tree run area is not open yet, but it will open after the snowfall gradually increases and the course conditions become perfect. The official Geto Kogen website predicts it will open around the New Year, which is something to look forward to.
Please note that wearing a helmet and carrying a mobile phone at all times is mandatory when skiing in the tree run area, so be sure to prepare your helmet early.
It takes 3 hours from Tokyo Station to the nearest station on the Tohoku Shinkansen.
Some people may think that Getu Kogen is located in Iwate Prefecture, which is far from the Kanto region, but in fact it takes about three hours from Tokyo Station to Kitakami Station, the nearest station to Getu Kogen. From there, it takes 3 minutes by free shuttle bus. It is possible to arrive at 50am and start skiing.
For your first experience skiing, we recommend a luxurious ski trip to Geto Plateau.
Geto Plateau information pagehere
The official website of Geto Kogen Ski Resort ishere
