There are a number of areas where skiers/snowboarders can enjoy skiing in Japan. Myoko area in Niigata Prefecture is one that they should keep in mind if they are skiing in Japan.
Where is Myoko?
Myoko City is located in Niigata Prefecture, and "Myoko Kogen", which stretches along the slopes of Mount Myoko, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, is known as one of the heaviest snowfall areas.
The city has good transportation links and is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is relatively close to Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen, which are also famous for ski resorts.
In Niigata Prefecture, many ski resorts are located in the southern part of the prefecture, including Yuzawa Town, Minami Uonuma City, and Myoko City.
Myoko Kogen is also famous as a hot spring resort and is a great place to relax after a long day.
Ski Resorts in Myoko
Here are 7 ski resorts in Myoko.
Akakura Kanko Resort
Akakura Kanko Resort was opened in 1937.
Skiing was introduced to Japan in the 1910s, and many of the ski resorts in operation today have been open since the 1950s, so Akakura Kanko Resort is a long-established ski resort.
The Akakura Kanko Hotel, a symbolic luxury resort of Akakura Kanko Resort, stands in the middle of the resort and is directly connected to the slopes. Skiers & Snowboarders can enjoy high quality powder runs and long runs of over 4000 meters from the top lift to the bottom.
More information : http://www.akr-ski.com/
Akakura Onsen Ski Area
Most of the 14 courses are beginner-friendly, and are popular mainly with families, but there are also many spots where skiers/snowboarders can enjoy powder.
At the foot of the ski resort is a hot spring resort where skiers/snowboarders can enjoy hot springs and local cuisine. In particular, Akakura Onsen is a historical hot spring that has been open since 1814.
It has been loved for a long time.
More information : http://www.akakura-ski.com/
Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Although it is a compact ski resort with only two lifts, there are quite a few unpressurized areas where skiers/snowboarders can enjoy superb powder snow. This is a ski resort that powder lovers will love.
More information : http://www.sekionsen.com/
Ikenodaira Onsen Ski Resort
This ski resort features "the Kayaba Slope", an ultra-wide single slope. The wide slope is very comfortable and safe to ski. skiers/snowboarders can also enjoy the forest course.
This is a ski resort that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced skiers/snowboarders.
More information : http://www.ikenotaira.info/
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort is a ski resort characterized by its long run course of approximately 8,500 meters.
About 80% of the runs are beginner and intermediate courses, so children and beginners can also enjoy skiing safely.
More information : http://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/myoko/
Madarao Mountain Resort
Madarao Mountain Resort is a traditional and prestigious ski resort that has hosted the FIS World Cup freestyle skiing event.
It has the largest number of unpressurized tree run areas in Japan within its controlled ski area.
There are also non-pressurized powder areas throughout the resort too.
More information : http://www.madarao.jp/ski/
Lotte Alai Resort
Many off-piste areas are available to enjoy the best powder and the natural terrain.
More information : https://lottearairesort.com/
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