Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

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Experience the allure of 100% natural, premium powder snow and 17 diverse courses! After a thrilling day, unwind to your heart's content in the renowned Akakura Onsen hot spring. This expansive resort offers something for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders.

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Highlights100% Natural! Exquisite Powder Snow
17 Courses for All Levels, from Beginners to Advanced
Open Daily! Night Skiing Available
Safe and Fun Kids' Snow Park for Young Children
Relax in the Renowned Akakura Onsen After Skiing

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Address: Sekiyama, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Niigata

Access: By public transport: 5 km west from Myoko Kogen Station on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway Myoko Haneuma Line and Shinano Railway Kita Shinano Line. From the station, you can take a reservation-required free shuttle bus operated by the ski resort, the Myoko City Bus (Buratto Myoko-Sanroku Loop Bus), or the Mt.Myoko Shuttle Bus. During peak seasons, the Keinan Bus 'Myoko Kogen Liner' also runs from Joetsu Myoko Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. By car: 6 km from Myoko Kogen IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway via a prefectural road. For the uphill road to the ski resort from National Route 18, studded tires are recommended, and carrying metal snow chains is also advised. The section between Shinanomachi IC and Arai PA on the Joshinetsu Expressway is a new chain regulation zone, meaning snow chains may be required during heavy snowfall. Show route

Op.Hours: Daytime Lifts: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Kumado No. 1 Quad operates until 5:00 PM). Night Skiing: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Yodel Info Desk opens at 6:00 AM, and Kumado Info Desk opens at 8:00 AM. The regular season is scheduled from Saturday, December 13, 2025, to Sunday, March 29, 2026. Night skiing is scheduled from Saturday, December 20, 2025, to Sunday, March 15, 2026. Opening/closing dates and operating hours are subject to change based on snow conditions.

Cld.Days: Open daily throughout the season. However, please note that opening/closing dates and operating hours are subject to change based on snow conditions.

Fee: A variety of lift tickets and season passes are available. Please check our official website for full details. Daily rental prices are as follows: Ski Set / Snowboard Set: ¥4,900 (Children: ¥3,500), Wear Set: ¥3,500, Helmet: ¥1,000, Sled: ¥500. We also offer advantageous multi-day rental plans for extended stays.

INFO: Skiing and snowboarding are at your own risk. Please choose courses appropriate for your skill level and enjoy safely. Always ensure your ski/snowboard equipment is equipped with retention devices. Sledding is permitted only in designated areas. Identification is required for all rentals. A complimentary shuttle bus runs between Parking Lot 1, Yodel Info Desk, and Kumado Info Desk. This ski resort operates independently from Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area. Therefore, lift tickets valid only for this area, such as early bird one-day passes, cannot be used at Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area. In the Akakura Onsen Village at the foot of the mountain, there is a day-use hot spring facility called 'Taki-no-Yu.' However, it is closed during the ski season (December to April), so we recommend exploring other ryokan and hotels in the area that welcome day visitors for their hot springs.

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Overview

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort stands as one of Japan's most prestigious ski resorts, sharing a rich history with Shiga Kogen and Nozawa Onsen. Its origins trace back to 1937 with the opening of the Akakura Kanko Hotel (a national policy hotel), simultaneously becoming a designated international ski resort by the Japanese government, serving as a pivotal hub for attracting international tourists. Its legacy includes pioneering the development of Japanese ski culture, notably with the installation of Japan's first ski lift approved by the Ministry of Transport (then) in 1950. Spread across the expansive base of Mt. Myoko, the resort is committed to 100% natural snow, offering the finest powder snow unique to one of the world's premier heavy snowfall regions. Its 17 diverse courses are skillfully designed to leverage the natural contours of the terrain. Beginner-friendly areas like the 'Ginrei Slope' and 'Elegant Course' feature gentle inclines and beautiful tree-lined runs, ideal for families and first-time skiers/snowboarders. Intermediate skiers will relish the comfortable cruising on the 'Panorama Course' and 'Alpine Course,' while advanced enthusiasts seeking a challenge can tackle the 'Mogul Challenge Course' and un-groomed powder runs. Akakura Onsen Ski Resort also places a strong emphasis on night skiing, with Kumado Night Ski operating until 9 PM daily. A special treat on Saturdays is that the slopes are groomed before night skiing, offering pristine conditions akin to fresh morning runs. The Yodel Info Center further enhances convenience with a lounge accessible from 6 AM and a dedicated kids' room. Access is convenient, with free shuttle buses running from Myoko Kogen Station (on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway Myoko Haneuma Line and Shinano Railway Kita Shinano Line). For those driving, it's approximately 6 km from the Myoko Kogen IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. However, as it is a region of heavy snowfall, visitors traveling by car in winter are advised to have studded tires and carry metal snow chains. After an exhilarating day on the slopes, guests can indulge in the renowned Akakura Onsen hot spring town, whose history dates back to the Edo period, warming their bodies from within. With numerous inns and hotels offering day-use options, the luxurious combination of skiing and hot springs is Akakura Onsen Ski Resort's greatest appeal. While the complex terrain means that on-slope signage might be somewhat limited, this also adds to the enjoyment of exploring the diverse courses.

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

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