Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort Sets New Attendance Record, Carrying Momentum into Campground Opening from April 24
Minakami Hodaigi Resort, an Open House Group company, recorded a record-high 116,500 visitors for the 25-26 ski season and will open its campground on April 24.
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Minakami Hodaigi Resort Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture; CEO: Hirotaka Yokose), a group company of Open House Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ryosuke Fukuoka; hereinafter "our company"), which operates "Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort" (hereinafter "Hodaigi Ski Resort"), announces that the number of visitors for the 2025-2026 season reached approximately 116,500, the highest since the business succession in 2021.
Although this season saw low snowfall nationwide, we welcomed many customers thanks to abundant snow utilization from our 1,400m altitude location, and proactive updates and events such as the newly established dog field and a collaboration with the professional basketball team "Gunma Crane Thunders."
Carrying this momentum, "Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" (hereinafter "Hodaigi Camp Resort") will begin operations for this season from Friday, April 24.
The greatest feature of Hodaigi Ski Resort is the world-class powder snow produced by its highest point at 1,400m. Even with the low snowfall this season, we maintained sufficient snow volume, allowing a wide range of customers to enjoy a diverse variation of all 16 courses, from ultra-advanced courses with a maximum incline of 40 degrees to family slopes where beginners and small children can ski safely.
As specific initiatives, the newly established "Dog Field" this season saw over 1,500 dogs visit during the 108-day season, creating an environment where dog lovers can also enjoy the ski resort. The outdoor hotel with private saunas, "Earthboat Minakami Hodaigi," which opened on the slopes last season, continues to be highly popular, proposing a new way to spend time at a ski resort.
Furthermore, the newly opened ramen shop "Takaraya," which sold 17,000 bowls during the season, our first collaboration event with the Gunma Crane Thunders, and the highly popular final event "Treasure Hunt for a Total of 1 Million Yen" brought liveliness to the slopes in terms of both food and entertainment. Additionally, by renewing the snow park supervised by the professional team "SCLOVER" led by Atsushi Ishikawa and expanding the uncompacted "Tree Run Area," we are pursuing even greater heights in sliding satisfaction.
Looking toward the next season, we plan to open a "cafe where you can enjoy meals indoors with your dog," continuing to evolve into a more comfortable and preferred ski resort.
"Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" Opens from Friday, April 24
Carrying the winter excitement directly over, "Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" will begin its operations for this season from Friday, April 24. Located almost in the center of Minakami Town, known for the source of the Tone River and Mount Tanigawa, Hodaigi Camp Resort is one of the largest campgrounds in Gunma Prefecture, opening at an altitude of 1,000m on the west side of Mount Hotaka, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Also known as a summer retreat that stays cool in midsummer, you can enjoy your own style of camping—whether at auto camp sites, free tent sites, bungalows, or cottages—feeling the refreshing breeze blowing through the great nature of Okutone, surrounded by forests and clear air right before your eyes.
In addition to the dog field at the ski resort, the dog run site at the campground, where your dog can run around freely without a leash, is also very popular.
The outdoor hotel "Earthboat Minakami Hodaigi" on the slopes of the ski resort will remain open without resting during the green season, promoting its appeal as a base to enjoy private saunas amidst fresh greenery.
Facility Overview
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort
Official HP: https://hodaigi-camp.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hodaigi.camp.area/
Schedule: 2026 Season, Friday, April 24 - Sunday, October 18
Address: 915-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture
Access: [Car] 17km from Minakami IC (approx. 30 minutes)
[Shinkansen] 45 minutes by bus from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. Shuttle service available from the nearest "Hotakabashi Bus Stop."
Reservations are accepted via the reservation page on the official website (https://www.nap-camp.com/gunma/10786?ref_host=widget).
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort
Official HP: https://hodaigi.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hodaigi.ski?igsh=OWlkd3Z6OHNtZHdh
Location: (Blank in original)
Although this season saw low snowfall nationwide, we welcomed many customers thanks to abundant snow utilization from our 1,400m altitude location, and proactive updates and events such as the newly established dog field and a collaboration with the professional basketball team "Gunma Crane Thunders."
Carrying this momentum, "Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" (hereinafter "Hodaigi Camp Resort") will begin operations for this season from Friday, April 24.
The greatest feature of Hodaigi Ski Resort is the world-class powder snow produced by its highest point at 1,400m. Even with the low snowfall this season, we maintained sufficient snow volume, allowing a wide range of customers to enjoy a diverse variation of all 16 courses, from ultra-advanced courses with a maximum incline of 40 degrees to family slopes where beginners and small children can ski safely.
As specific initiatives, the newly established "Dog Field" this season saw over 1,500 dogs visit during the 108-day season, creating an environment where dog lovers can also enjoy the ski resort. The outdoor hotel with private saunas, "Earthboat Minakami Hodaigi," which opened on the slopes last season, continues to be highly popular, proposing a new way to spend time at a ski resort.
Furthermore, the newly opened ramen shop "Takaraya," which sold 17,000 bowls during the season, our first collaboration event with the Gunma Crane Thunders, and the highly popular final event "Treasure Hunt for a Total of 1 Million Yen" brought liveliness to the slopes in terms of both food and entertainment. Additionally, by renewing the snow park supervised by the professional team "SCLOVER" led by Atsushi Ishikawa and expanding the uncompacted "Tree Run Area," we are pursuing even greater heights in sliding satisfaction.
Looking toward the next season, we plan to open a "cafe where you can enjoy meals indoors with your dog," continuing to evolve into a more comfortable and preferred ski resort.
"Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" Opens from Friday, April 24
Carrying the winter excitement directly over, "Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort" will begin its operations for this season from Friday, April 24. Located almost in the center of Minakami Town, known for the source of the Tone River and Mount Tanigawa, Hodaigi Camp Resort is one of the largest campgrounds in Gunma Prefecture, opening at an altitude of 1,000m on the west side of Mount Hotaka, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Also known as a summer retreat that stays cool in midsummer, you can enjoy your own style of camping—whether at auto camp sites, free tent sites, bungalows, or cottages—feeling the refreshing breeze blowing through the great nature of Okutone, surrounded by forests and clear air right before your eyes.
In addition to the dog field at the ski resort, the dog run site at the campground, where your dog can run around freely without a leash, is also very popular.
The outdoor hotel "Earthboat Minakami Hodaigi" on the slopes of the ski resort will remain open without resting during the green season, promoting its appeal as a base to enjoy private saunas amidst fresh greenery.
Facility Overview
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Camp Resort
Official HP: https://hodaigi-camp.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hodaigi.camp.area/
Schedule: 2026 Season, Friday, April 24 - Sunday, October 18
Address: 915-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture
Access: [Car] 17km from Minakami IC (approx. 30 minutes)
[Shinkansen] 45 minutes by bus from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. Shuttle service available from the nearest "Hotakabashi Bus Stop."
Reservations are accepted via the reservation page on the official website (https://www.nap-camp.com/gunma/10786?ref_host=widget).
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort
Official HP: https://hodaigi.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hodaigi.ski?igsh=OWlkd3Z6OHNtZHdh
Location: (Blank in original)