Okutone Snow Park sits in the northern Minakami region and has been operating since 1972. The mountain breaks down evenly between beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, with a tree run course and ungroomed snow area in the upper section that opened for the 2022–2023 season. The steepest pitches top out at 33 degrees, so this is a place where technical riding matters more than raw gradient.<br><br>The lift setup is straightforward: six pair lifts and one single, with the newest top lift at 810m added recently. Night skiing runs until 10pm on weekdays and midnight on Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday eves, with early morning sessions from 6am on weekends. The base area has rental shops, a cafe, and a kids' area, plus lessons are available for both skiers and snowboarders.<br><br>Minakami itself is a year-round destination with onsen and outdoor activities, so there's more to do beyond the mountain. If you're chasing fresh tracks, note that the longest run is 3km and the vertical is 747m—manageable but not sprawling. Snowmaking has been expanded in recent years to supplement natural snow.