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[Niigata ]Excellent access! Four recommended ski resorts

[Niigata ]Excellent access! Four recommended ski resorts
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2022-12-27 Management office

There are many recommended ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture. Niigata Prefecture is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan.
As a result, many ski resorts are popular for their excellent snow quality and snowfall and long operating periods. Also, many are located in areas that are easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, attracting many visitors.
This article introduces such recommended ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Yuzawa Nakasato Snow Resort
  3. 2.
    Kamidate Snow Resort
  5. 3.
    Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
  7. 4.
    Maiko Snow Resort
  9. 5.
    summary

Yuzawa Nakasato Snow Resort



Yuzawanakazato Snow Resort is a ski resort where everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy skiing. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, many other snow activities can be enjoyed.



The slopes spread out widely from left to right, with a variety of courses ranging from gentle, loose slopes to steep, unpaved slopes. There are a total of 16 courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike, with some courses offering long runs of up to 2,000 meters.



Yuzawa Nakasato Snow Resort has two facilities: "Nakasato Ski Center "and "Mountain Terrace ". Both have changing rooms, rentals, restaurants, stores, etc.
There is also a kids' space for children who are tired of playing.

As for the courses, there is an area where the course develops on the mountain in front of the Nakasato Ski Center and another area that extends to the mountain on the left side of Mountain Terrace, and the valley in the center of the area also has a wide course.

For beginners and intermediate skiers, "Panorama Course ""Joyful Course "is recommended. The slopes are not so steep and the course is wide. You can enjoy the longest run of 2,000 meters gently.

For advanced skiers, we recommend "Dynamic Course ""Giant Course ". It is a very tough course with steep slopes of up to 32 degrees and bumps that are not pressurized. In the mornings in high season when there is plenty of fresh snow, it is a great place to enjoy deep snow skiing.

For dining, the Mountain Terrace Snack Corner and the Nakasato Ski Center restaurant "Cherbourg "are available. "Cherbourg "is cafeteria style and offers a wide variety of menu items.



Another popular facility is the train "Blue Train "that lines up in front of the parking lot.
It is open to the public as a rest stop using carriages that are no longer in use.
It is especially popular with children, who bring their own lunch boxes to enjoy lunch.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yuzawa Nakasato Snow Resort
Address: Nakazato, Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6103
Access: [Car ]Approx. 5 km from Yuzawa IC on Kanetsu Expressway [Train ]0 min. walk from Echigo-Nakazato Station on JR Joetsu Line Approx. 20 min. by free shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line
Phone number: 025-787-3301
Business hours: 8:30~16:30
Fee: 1-day pass (open~17:00) (adult) 4,500 yen 5-hour pass (issued time~5 hours) (adult) 3,800 yen
URL：https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com

Kamidate Snow Resort



Kandatsu Snow Resort is popular for its natural snow and proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.
It is only a 5-minute drive from the Yuzawa IC of the Kanetsu Expressway and an 8-minute free shuttle bus ride from the Joetsu Shinkansen Yuzawa Station Station. In addition, parking for approximately 2,000 vehicles is available free of charge on all days.



The courses are laid out for all levels of skiers, with powder zones for advanced skiers and wide slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers. The slopes also include a kids' area and a beginners-only snow park.



The gentle and wide main slope "Pollux "course is 1,100 meters long and can be skied in a relaxed manner. Also, by skiing the gentle runs "Andromeda "→ "Procyon "→ "Pollux ""Castor ", even beginners can enjoy a long run of 2,500 meters.

For advanced skiers, we recommend the 2,900 meter long, ridge-top course "Milky Way ". The views on a clear day are spectacular, and it is a popular and difficult course that increases in degree as it descends.
This is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year's holidays.
If you enjoy deep snow skiing, there are two courses: "Orion "and "Hercules ".
"Orion "is a straight course with a maximum 45-degree slope, and "Hercules "is a bumpy course that has hosted mogul competitions in the past.



The main facility is a large 6-story building "GROUND BACE ".
There are rentals, stores, restaurants, locker rooms, etc., as well as a nap room and a large public bath. The large bathhouse "Kami-no-yu "has a large open-air bath with a great view of the snow-covered mountains.
There are many places to eat, and the most popular are the ski resort-owned restaurant "Pegasus ", which offers a menu using Minamiuonuma Koshihikari "Kandate Rice "grown in Kamidate.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kamidate Snow Resort
Address: 4121-1 Kamidate, Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6102
Access: [Car ]Approx. 1 km from Yuzawa IC on Kanetsu Expressway [Train ]Approx. 10 min. by free shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station on JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line
Phone number: 025-788-0111
Business hours: 7:00~16:30 (8:00~ on weekdays) [Night operation] 18:00~2:00
Fee: 1-day pass (adult) 4,800 yen 2-day pass (adult) 8,500 yen
URL：https://www.kandatsu.com/

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort



Akakura Onsen Ski Resort boasts a large amount of snow and 100% natural snow.
The quality of the snow is excellent, and many people visit every year in search of powder snow. The Akakura Hot Spring Resort is also located near the ski resort.



The 17 courses, ranging from beginner to advanced, offer a wide variety of terrain, and the abundant snow cover makes the snow soft and fluffy. The excellent snow quality is so popular that many domestic and international skiers visit the resort. There is also a kids' snow park "with fun items ".



The slopes consist of "Yodel Slope "・ "Kumado Slope "・ "Ginrei Slope " Recommended courses for beginners are "Panorama Course "and "Utopia A Course ". "Panorama Course "is a wide and long course that can be skied leisurely.
"Utopia A Course "is a quiet, calm course with good snow quality and nicely compacted snow.
Recommended for advanced players are "Rabbit Course "and "Mogul Challenge Course ".
"The Rabbit Course "has an interesting slope that drops off from a gentle start and offers a pressurized medium slope. "The Mogul Challenge Course "is the steepest slope at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, where you can enjoy fresh snow and bumpy slopes that only unpressurized snow can provide.



Akakura Onsen ski resort has "yodel-info "and "kumado-info ", from which you can enter the slopes. There are a total of six distinctive restaurants on each slope, so it is convenient to have a place to eat at each location.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
Address: Akakura Onsen, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture 949-2111
Access: [Car ]Approx. 4 km from Myoko-Kogen IC on Joshinetsu Expressway [Train ]Approx. 20 min. by bus from JR Myoko-Kogen Station
Phone number: 0255-87-2125
Business hours: 8:30~17:00 [Night operation] 17:00~22:00
Fee: Akakura Onsen 1-day pass (adult): 4,900 yen Akakura Onsen 5-hour pass (adult): 4,000 yen
URL：hhttps://akakura-ski.com


Maiko Snow Resort



Maiko Snow Resort is a popular ski resort for its many and varied courses and easy access. It is located about a 2-hour drive from Nerima, Tokyo, and only 1 minute from the Shiozawa-Ishiuchi Interchange on the Kanetsu Expressway.



There are 26 courses in total, with the longest run being a whopping 6,000 meters.
The course design utilizing the natural terrain is of high quality and can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced players.
The area is divided into three areas: "Maiko Area "for beginners, "Nagamine Area "for intermediate, and "Oku Soechi Area "for advanced.



There are many beginner courses where you can ski in a relaxed and fun environment, and there are also courses where beginners can step up their skills. There is also a Smile Kids Park "where children can play with sleds and play equipment ", perfect for children to practice skiing and snowboarding. The intermediate courses are technical with a variety of slopes and widths to choose from. The advanced course is the most difficult burn awaits you at "Champion Course ". It has weather conditions and short distances, but is a popular course.



Maiko Snow Resort offers a full range of dedicated facilities for day-trippers: "Day Ski Center "and for stay-at-home visitors "Maiko Kogen Hotel "and "Maiko Kogen Lodge ".
"The one-day ski center "is equipped not only with rentals and lockers, but also a restaurant and a hot spring. The view of the slopes from the hot spring on the fourth floor is spectacular.
Hotels and lodges are directly connected to the slopes for long-time enjoyment.
The homelike building is a great place to spend time with family, friends, or couples.
And the bath, Maiko Onsen, is perfect for tired bodies with muscle aches, joint pains, sensitivity to cold, and relief from fatigue.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Maiko Snow Resort
Address: 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-6423
Access: [Car ]1 km/ 1 min from Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on Kanetsu Expressway [Train ]Free shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station on JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line 20 min.
Phone number: 025-783-3211
Business hours: 8:00~17:00 (weekdays 8:30~) [night operation] 16:00~20:00
Fee: 1-day pass (open~close) (adult) 5,000 yen 5-hour pass (ticket time~5 hours) (adult) 4,500 yen
URL：https://www.maiko-resort.com

summary

We have introduced our recommended ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture. All of the ski resorts boast snow, which is unique to Niigata Prefecture, which has a large amount of snowfall. In addition, because they are easily accessible and attract many visitors, they also offer excellent services. We hope you will have a good time at these attractive ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture.

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