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 minExperience Akakura Kanko Resort in Myoko, Niigata - a well-groomed ski resort with 10 courses, stunning views, and direct hotel-to-slope access.
Lifts6Runs9Vertical775mDay pass¥5,500Snowfall / yr1,200cm30% beginner terrain - 763–1500 m
Akakura Onsen
赤倉温泉Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 10 minDiscover Akakura Onsen ski resort in Myoko, Niigata - a historic resort combining 17 courses with legendary onsen hot springs for the ultimate Japanese ski experience.
Lifts14Runs17Vertical737mDay pass¥7,000Snowfall / yr1,200cm35% beginner terrain - 761–1527 m
Ikenotaira Onsen
池の平温泉Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 15 minIkenotaira Onsen ski resort in Myoko, Niigata offers 10 family-friendly courses with wide, gentle slopes, nearby hot springs, and easy access from Tokyo.
Lifts5Runs16Vertical766mDay pass¥4,500Snowfall / yr1,100cm50% beginner terrain - 335–1280 m
Lotte Arai Resort
ロッテアライリゾートMyoko · Joetsumyoko station, 30 minLotte 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.
Lifts6Runs24Vertical945mDay pass¥6,500Snowfall / yr1,400cm20% beginner terrain - 738–1852 m
Myoko Suginohara
妙高杉ノ原Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 20 minExperience 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.
Lifts5Runs17Vertical1114mDay pass¥5,500Snowfall / yr1,200cm30% beginner terrain - 900–1193 m
Seki Onsen
関温泉Myoko · Myoko Kogen station, 20 minSeki 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.
Lifts2Runs3Vertical293mDay pass¥4,500Snowfall / yr1,300cm10% beginner terrain
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None of these resorts meet every filter at once. Clearing the day-pass band usually opens things up, since many resorts have not published a price this season.