Ski resorts in Niigata

Difficulty is classified by each resort under its own scheme, so grades and percentages describe that resort’s own terrain and are not directly comparable between areas.

• 727–1502 m

  Akakura Kanko

  赤倉観光リゾート

  Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 15 min

  Experience Akakura Kanko Resort in Myoko, Niigata - a well-groomed ski resort with 10 courses, stunning views, and direct hotel-to-slope access.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts6

  Runs9

  Vertical775m

  Day pass¥5,500

  Snowfall / yr1,200cm

  30% beginner terrain
• 763–1500 m

  Akakura Onsen

  赤倉温泉

  Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 10 min

  Discover Akakura Onsen ski resort in Myoko, Niigata - a historic resort combining 17 courses with legendary onsen hot springs for the ultimate Japanese ski experience.

  Night skiingTree runsOnsen within reach

  Lifts14

  Runs17

  Vertical737m

  Day pass¥7,000

  Snowfall / yr1,200cm

  35% beginner terrain
• 516–1010 m

  Charmant Hiuchi

  シャルマン火打スキー場

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts3

  Runs18

  Vertical494m

  Day passn/a

  Snowfall / yrn/a
• 358–1180 m

  GALA Yuzawa

  ガーラ湯沢

  GALA Yuzawa station, 0 min

  GALA Yuzawa is Japan's most accessible ski resort, directly connected to a Shinkansen station just 77 minutes from Tokyo. Features 17 courses and great snow conditions.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts12

  Runs16

  Vertical822m

  Day pass¥5,500

  Snowfall / yr1,000cm

  35% beginner terrain
• 761–1527 m

  Ikenotaira Onsen

  池の平温泉

  Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 15 min

  Ikenotaira Onsen ski resort in Myoko, Niigata offers 10 family-friendly courses with wide, gentle slopes, nearby hot springs, and easy access from Tokyo.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts5

  Runs16

  Vertical766m

  Day pass¥4,500

  Snowfall / yr1,100cm

  50% beginner terrain
• 260–914 m

  Ishiuchi Maruyama

  石打丸山

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 10 min

  Ishiuchi Maruyama is a historic yet modernized ski resort in Yuzawa, Niigata with 23 courses, night skiing, and just 1.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

  Night skiingOnsen within reach

  Lifts13

  Runs23

  Vertical654m

  Day pass¥5,500

  Snowfall / yr950cm

  30% beginner terrain
• 397–981 m

  Iwappara

  岩原

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 10 min

  Iwappara ski resort in Yuzawa, Niigata features one of Japan's widest slopes with 10 courses, perfect for beginners and families, just 80 minutes from Tokyo.

  Night skiingOnsen within reach

  Lifts9

  Runs20

  Vertical584m

  Day pass¥4,500

  Snowfall / yr900cm

  50% beginner terrain
• 216–1017 m

  Joetsu Kokusai

  上越国際

  Joetsu Kokusai Skiing Resort-mae station, 0 min

  Joetsu Kokusai is one of Niigata's largest ski resorts with 22 courses spread across 214 hectares, offering diverse terrain and its own JR train station for easy access.

  Night skiingOnsen within reach

  Lifts19

  Runs20

  Vertical801m

  Day pass¥5,000

  Snowfall / yr900cm

  30% beginner terrain
• 869–1839 m

  Kagura

  かぐら

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 25 min

  Kagura ski resort in Niigata offers 32 courses with the longest season in the Yuzawa area, outstanding backcountry access, and a connection to Naeba via the Dragondola.

  Tree runsBackcountryOnsen within reach

  Lifts17

  Runs32

  Vertical970m

  Day pass¥5,800

  Snowfall / yr1,100cm

  25% beginner terrain
• Kan'etsu Kokusai Ohara

  関越国際大原スキー場

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• 470–1070 m

  Kandatsu Kogen

  神立スノーリゾート

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 7 min

  Kandatsu Kogen Snow Resort in Niigata offers 16 courses of excellent powder skiing just 80 minutes from Tokyo, famous for weekend all-night skiing sessions.

  Night skiingTree runsOnsen within reach

  Lifts5

  Runs16

  Vertical600m

  Day pass¥5,500

  Snowfall / yr1,000cm

  25% beginner terrain
• 335–1280 m

  Lotte Arai Resort

  ロッテアライリゾート

  Myoko · Joetsumyoko station, 30 min

  Lotte Arai Resort in Myoko, Niigata is a luxury ski destination with 19 courses, massive 1400cm annual snowfall, world-class backcountry terrain, and premium hotel facilities.

  Night skiingTree runsBackcountryOnsen within reach

  Lifts6

  Runs24

  Vertical945m

  Day pass¥6,500

  Snowfall / yr1,400cm

  20% beginner terrain
• 261–914 m

  Maiko Snow Resort

  舞子スノーリゾート

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 20 min

  Maiko Snow Resort in Niigata offers 26 courses across three zones with excellent highway access, family-friendly facilities, and slope-side condominiums.

  Night skiingOnsen within reach

  Lifts10

  Runs26

  Vertical653m

  Day pass¥5,000

  Snowfall / yr900cm

  40% beginner terrain
• 800–1600 m

  Mt. Naeba Tashiro

  田代

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 30 min

  Mt. Naeba Tashiro in Niigata offers 14 courses with wide, gentle slopes ideal for families, connecting to the larger Kagura ski area network.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts6

  Runs14

  Vertical800m

  Day pass¥5,800

  Snowfall / yr1,050cm

  40% beginner terrain
• 360–1172 m

  Muikamachi Hakkaisan

  六日町八海山

  Muikamachi station, 15 min

  Muikamachi Hakkaisan ski resort in Niigata offers 16 courses on the slopes of the iconic Mt. Hakkai, with ropeway-accessed expert terrain and stunning mountain scenery.

  Tree runsBackcountryOnsen within reach

  Lifts4

  Runs11

  Vertical812m

  Day pass¥4,800

  Snowfall / yr1,000cm

  20% beginner terrain
• 738–1852 m

  Myoko Suginohara

  妙高杉ノ原

  Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 20 min

  Experience Myoko Suginohara ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, featuring Japan's longest runs at over 8.5km with a massive 1124m vertical drop and legendary deep powder snow.

  Tree runsBackcountryOnsen within reach

  Lifts5

  Runs17

  Vertical1114m

  Day pass¥5,500

  Snowfall / yr1,200cm

  30% beginner terrain
• 909–1781 m

  Naeba

  苗場

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 50 min

  Naeba is one of Japan's most famous ski resorts, offering 24 courses and connecting to Kagura via the world-famous Dragondola gondola. Home to Fuji Rock Festival.

  Night skiingTree runsOnsen within reach

  Lifts13

  Runs24

  Vertical872m

  Day pass¥6,500

  Snowfall / yr1,000cm

  30% beginner terrain
• 400–690 m

  NASPA Ski Garden

  NASPAスキーガーデン

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 5 min

  NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only resort in Yuzawa, Niigata with 8 courses and a family-friendly atmosphere, connected to the NASPA New Otani hotel.

  Night skiingOnsen within reach

  Lifts5

  Runs8

  Vertical290m

  Day pass¥5,000

  Snowfall / yr950cm

  50% beginner terrain
• 900–1193 m

  Seki Onsen

  関温泉

  Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 20 min

  Seki Onsen is a hidden gem in Myoko, Niigata - a tiny, no-frills ski area famous for incredible powder snow, backcountry access, and a historic hot spring.

  Tree runsBackcountryOnsen within reach

  Lifts2

  Runs3

  Vertical293m

  Day pass¥4,500

  Snowfall / yr1,300cm

  10% beginner terrain
• 670–961 m

  Tsunan

  津南

  Tsunan station, 15 min

  Tsunan ski resort in Niigata is a quiet, uncrowded gem with 8 courses, heavy snowfall, and a peaceful mountain atmosphere away from the busy Yuzawa corridor.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts3

  Runs6

  Vertical291m

  Day pass¥3,800

  Snowfall / yr1,100cm

  40% beginner terrain
• Wakabuna Kogen

  わかぶな高原スキー場

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• 363–1152 m

  Yuzawa Kogen

  湯沢高原

  Echigo-Yuzawa station, 8 min

  Yuzawa Kogen ski resort in Niigata offers 8 courses on a scenic highland plateau, accessed by ropeway from Yuzawa town, just 80 minutes from Tokyo.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts5

  Runs8

  Vertical789m

  Day pass¥6,900

  Snowfall / yr950cm

  40% beginner terrain
• 478–702 m

  Yuzawa Nakazato

  湯沢中里

  Echigo-Nakazato station, 1 min

  Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort in Niigata is a budget-friendly, family-oriented resort with 16 courses, a famous snow train kids' area, and station-direct access.

  Onsen within reach

  Lifts7

  Runs16

  Vertical224m

  Day pass¥4,200

  Snowfall / yr950cm

  45% beginner terrain