One of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions 100% natural powder snow captivates skiers!
◆Operating Period: December 15 (Monday) to March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
1.Features of the slopes and courses
2.Ski Resort Dining
3.Data
1.Features of the slopes and courses
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is located adjacent to Akakura Onsen hot spring town in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, an 8-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway’s Myoko Kogen Interchange.
Spanning the foothills of Myoko Kogen lies a vast ski area renowned for its exceptional snow quality, attracting international attention. With 100% natural snowfall, it’s also known as one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions, where the powder snow on unpacked courses captivates skiers.
From the Akakura Onsen Ski Resort Official Website
The spacious slopes feature a total of 17 courses, offering enjoyable skiing for all skill levels from beginners to experts. With many wide, gentle slopes, first-time skiers and families can enjoy themselves with peace of mind (Beginner: 50%, Intermediate: 40%, Advanced: 10%).
Family-friendly amenities are also plentiful. There’s a hill perfect for sledding, and a dedicated kids’ park featuring plastic slides and seesaws.
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the only ski area in the Myoko region offering night skiing every day. Operating hours are from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Furthermore, every Saturday and the day before holidays, we perform pre-night grooming, allowing you to enjoy pristine slopes just like first thing in the morning.
The Akakura Onsen area is also known as a stay-type winter resort. It’s hugely popular with foreign tourists for offering both skiing and hot springs amidst the great outdoors. The ski resort area boasts a wide selection of lodging, hot springs, and dining options, allowing visitors to fully enjoy their après-ski activities.
2.Ski Resort Dining
Four distinctive restaurants operate within the ski area.
At Yodel Lodge, located at the exit of Yodel Quad 2, we serve popular dishes like curry rice and ramen, as well as omelet rice and local chicken oyakodon.
Crispy Bean Sprout Miso Ramen 1500 yen (tax included)
Also, we recommend our hearty “Crispy Bean Sprout Miso Ramen,” packed with ingredients to warm you up.
Additionally, you can enjoy meals at “Kumado Info,” which was renovated in 2015; “Restaurant Montagne,” offering a wide variety of hearty dishes; and “Restaurant Piste,” featuring an array of signature dishes like steak.
3.Data
■Address: 51-3 Akakura Kita, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
■Operating Period: Saturday, December 13, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026 / Nighttime Operations ※Open daily throughout the period.
■Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM / Night Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
■Admission Fee: 1-Day Pass / Adults ¥7,000, Seniors & Middle School Students ¥5600, Children ¥2500
Night game tickets: Adults ¥3,500, Seniors/Middle School Students ¥3500, Children ¥1100
Single Ride Ticket / Adults, Seniors, Middle School Students, Children: ¥800
■Rental Fee: Ski or Snowboard Set (Boards and Boots) (Per Day) Adult: ¥4900 Child: ¥3500
Wear (per day): Adults ¥3500, Children ¥2500
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
Tel: 0255-87-2125
Access: ＜Car＞Approximately 8 minutes from the Joshinetsu Expressway Myoko Kogen IC
URL: https://akakura-ski.com/
