We have expanded our hours!
Outdoor Recreation is now open Saturdays 8 a.m.–Noon
Learn to Ski & Snowboard
All Season Long
Learn the basics of skiing and snowboarding with our certified instructors at great resorts. We have multiple chances to learn all season long! Check out the dates for all the classes listed below.
Gear Fittings
If you plan on renting ski or snowboard gear this winter, please stop by the Outdoor Recreation Rental Center early to get your gear fitting. We’ll record your sizes and settings, give you a fitting card for each member of the family and take care of all the waivers at one time. Advance fittings mean faster checkout times when you do come to get gear!
Winter Equipment Servicing
The Outdoor Recreation Center offers ski and snowboard equipment waxing, edge-sharpening and base repairs as well as “while you wait” hot waxing and generally fast turnaround on most other work for any skis or snowboards. If you buy skis or snowboards and the bindings with ODR, they will mount them for you. Get your gear and keep it in optimal condition for chasing the best powder this winter! Please note that we do not mount or service personal ski or snowboard bindings.
Rental Equipment
Rent winter equipment starting Thursday, Dec. 13. We have a full range of ski and snowboard equipment to fit everyone. We also offer Nordic ski equipment and snowshoes for fitness training and backcountry adventures! This date is tentative and we’re ready to open the doors earlier if there’s enough snow on the slopes. Note: powder boards and skis will not be available until January (date to be determined).
FREE Gear
If you sign up for one of Outdoor Recreation’s ski and snowboard trips we’ll provide FREE rental equipment (limited to one ski or snowboard set per person).
The Great Outdoors
ODR Trips
Let Outdoor Recreation guide you on your next adventure! We have trips year round to get you exploring all that Japan has to offer.Adventures by You
WHEN: Any day and subject to guide availability.
COST: Trip costs are based on the destination and number of participants. Always working weekends? We can arrange any of our popular adventure activities for your group on a day more convenient for you. Minimum participation numbers and 7–14 days advance booking is required, depending on the activity. Give us a call for more information.
Upcoming Adventures
Mt. Hachimantai Snowshoe Overnight Backpacking
From$50
7 a.m. Saturday–6 p.m. Sunday
Availability : April 20–21
This is a great hike for beginners because the distance to the mountain hut is relatively short and on easy […]
Kakunodate Cherry Blossoms & Samurai Houses
From$25
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Availability : Sunday, April 28
Visit the historic former samurai village of Kakunodate in the Akita Prefecture during the spring cherry blossom season. The photo […]
Family Snowshoe Hike
From$15
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Availability : March 23
Experience the beauty of winter in Northern Japan with the family. We call it a family hike, but it’s great […]
SOLD OUT!
Appi Ski & Snowboard
From$30
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Availability : March 23
Appi is the largest and one of the oldest resorts in the Iwate Prefecture. It features two gondolas to the […]
April 6 still available!
Geto Ski & Snowboard
From$30
6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Availability : March 16 & April 6
Because of its location high in the Iwate Prefecture, Geto gets good snow early in the season and has a […]
Single Airman and Team Misawa Trips
Single Airman trips are open to single and unaccompanied Active Duty military members from any branch of service.
SOLD OUT!
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival (night)
From$25
Noon–10 p.m.
Availability : April 27
This tour also offers other attractions en-route before arriving in Hirosaki for evening cherry blossom viewing. Transportation, a tour escort […]
SOLD OUT!
Osaka & Hiroshima Spring Adventure
From$375
6 a.m. Friday–10 p.m. Tuesday
Availability : April 5–9
This tour starts with a van ride to Sendai where we’ll roll aboard Japan’s largest ocean car ferry for an […]
SOLD OUT!
Team Misawa Learn to Ski/Snowboard
From$30
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Availability : March 31
SOLD OUT! Have you found yourself in the land of snow and ice with no clue what to do? ODR […]
Hachikuro Wild Hot Springs
From$25
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Availability : April 13
Experience something really unique, a 100% natural hot spring! The water is 38 to 40°C and rich in iron and […]
Team Misawa Overnight Trips
These awesome overnight trips are a collaboration between the Single Airman and Navy Liberty Programs and are offered monthly. Single Airmen, ask about this month’s trip or sign up at the Outdoor Recreation Center. Single Sailors, please visit the Navy Liberty Office, Bldg. 980 for trip information or to sign up.
Rental Center
Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center located in the Weasels’ Den to make a reservation or give us a call for more information.
Scuba
Regulator, BCD, wetsuit, scuba tank, snorkel, weights and air fills
Base Beach & Marina
Powerboats, pontoon boat, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and more
Ski & Snowboard
Skiis and poles, cross country skiis, snowboards, snowshoes and base repairs (seasonal rentals December–April)
Camping
Sleeping bag, pads, tents, cots, lanterns, campstoves, grills and backpacks
Sports
Bicycles, volleyballs, tennis rackets and balls, badminton set, softballs, bats, gloves, helmets, frisbee, croquet, GoPros and more
Entertainment
Canopies, chairs, tables, water coolers, bouncy castles and more
Facilities
Outdoor Recreation has a number of facilities around base that will get you out and enjoying all the seasons in Misawa. Click on the links below to learn more about each one. Looking to venture off base? Scroll up for our trips!
Himberg Pool
Wild West Range
Base Beach
Parks
The Lodge
Weasels' Den
Outdoor Recreation Center
BLDG. 973
Monday–Tuesday & Thursday–Friday | 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday | 8 a.m.–Noon
PACAF Family Days | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
CLOSED Wednesday, Sunday & select federal holidays
Phone
226-9378 DSN
0176-77-9378 CELL
0176-77-9378 CELL
Weasels' Den
BLDG. 973
Arcade, The Barn, playground, running track, soccer field
Monday–Friday | 5 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday | 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
PACAF Family Days | 5 a.m.–5 p.m.
Reservations | 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
CLOSED federal holidays