Myoko city ski area common lift ticket.

This ski area features two long powder runs starting from the highest peak in Niigata.
These runs are among the longest in all of Japan, with a maximum run distance of approximately
8.5 km and an elevation difference of 1,124 m. Everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy skiing in the wide-open terrain.

• 0255-86-6211
• Suginosawa, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

Launched in 2021 under the new name of Alpen Blick, this ski resort boasts one of the best super-wide single slopes in Japan. With Mt. Myoko as a backdrop, you can ski while enjoying the view of Lake Nojiri.

• 0255-86-2370
• 2457-1 Ikenotaira Onsen, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

Located at the foot of Mt. Myoko, one of
Japan’s 100 most famous mountains,
this renowned ski resort is attached to
the Akakura Kanko Hotel, which boasts a hot spring with 100% free-flowing hot spring water. Opened in 1937, making it the birthplace of
the ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, it is said to be
the longest running ski resort in Japan,
a pioneer in the country’s resort industry.

• 0255-87-2503
• 216 Tagiri, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

The ski area has three entrances and lift stations, allowing easy access to the slopes from any direction. It is also open for night skiing, so it is recommended for those who want to ski well into the evening. On Saturdays, the snow is pressed before the night skiing session, so you can enjoy the same fresh snow as first thing in the morning.

• 0255-87-2125
• Akakura Onsen, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

The slopes at this resort greet you as soon as you reach the hotel. Featuring the RunRun Kids Park, newly established in 2022, this is the perfect resort for those making their debuts on the snow.

• 0255-82-3167
• Sekiyama, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

A total of 14 diverse courses, the largest free-riding zone in Japan. This ski resort was listed in the Michelin Guide Niigata 2020 Special Edition as an "extremely comfortable hotel" (Top Class Comfort). It has also garnered notice for its first-class lift tickets (priority appearance tickets for lifts and gondolas).

• 0255-75-1177
• 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

This ski resort straddles the border between Niigata and Nagano. Together with the adjacent Tangram Ski Circus, it is a ski resort with 49 courses. There are 14 “Tree Run Courses” where you can slide through the forest as close as possible to nature, which is one of the largest in Japan.

• 0269-64-3214
• Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture

Tangram—a lodging–type snow resort which unites skiiing, overnight stays, and play—offers various ways to enjoy the resort, from a free practice area exclusively for beginners to powder and tree run courses. The Hotel Tangram, which is attached to the ski resort, has large rooms (40 square meters), a large hot spring bath, and a sauna.

• 026-258-3673
• 3575-8 Furumi, Shinano-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture

The northern slopes that overlook the Sea of Japan are exhilarating, and the snow quality is excellent. Located at the foot of Mt. Hishigatake, Cupid Valley boasts a total of 12 courses with the longest run of 4,000 meters.
One of the best parts of the resort is that on a clear day, you can ski comfortably, surrounded by beautiful trees, while enjoying the view of the Sea of Japan.
The Tree Run Area is very popular as an area where visitors can enjoy the wilderness.
A vast area of approximately 20 hectares stretches out from both sides of the second quad lift. Enjoy the epitome of nature with all-natural powder snow.
The resort has a layout geared towards beginner-to-intermediate skiers, and the spacious center slope in front of the central house is very popular with a wide range of visitors, from families to advanced skiers.

• 025-593-2041
• 4820 Sugawa, Azuka-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

Located in Itoigawa at the southernmost tip of Niigata Prefecture, the ski resort is surrounded by mountains—with Mt. Kubiki Komagatake and Mt. Amakazari (one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains) to its front, and the Hakuba mountain range at its rear—and offers a spectacular view of the Japan Sea on a clear day. The Fossa Magna (the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line) and the ancient Salt Road are located nearby, and there are many sightseeing spots. The attached hotel also has Shionomichi Onsen, locally renowned as a hot spring for beauty, where you can enjoy your time after skiing.

• 0269-64-3214
• 151-1 Yamaguchi, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture