A mountain resort boasting abundant snowfall and one of Japan’s premier powder areas
◆Operating Period: December 13 (Saturday) to May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
1.Features of the slopes and courses
2.Ski Resort Dining
3.Date
1.Features of the slopes and courses
This ski resort, owned by a resort facility, is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway’s “Arai Smart IC.”
This ski resort, owned by a resort facility, is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway’s “Arai Smart IC.”
The slopes are vast, with 80% of the skiable area consisting of unpacked powder snow, making it renowned as a mecca for powder enthusiasts.
The highest elevation within the ski area is 1,280 meters. The longest run is 7 kilometers, and the resort offers 14 varied courses ranging from beginner to expert levels (Beginner: 36%, Intermediate: 36%, Advanced: 21%, Expert: 7%).
The unpacked freeride zone, boasting overwhelming snowfall and one of Japan’s largest scales, features a total of 10 areas (Intermediate 20%, Advanced 60%, Expert 20%). *Some courses may be closed depending on the season, such as early spring.
We also offer a wide range of activities beyond skiing and snowboarding. Experience the exhilarating thrill of sliding down a 190-meter course in “Snow Tubing,” ride a Strider bike across the snow in the “Strider Park,” explore the world of SpongeBob SquarePants in the wildly popular “SpongeBob Kids Park,” try snow rafting, zip-lining, and building snow huts, or enjoy indoor fun at the “Playground.”
At Ookenashi Mountain, surrounded by nature and boasting a magnificent location where you can see all the way to the sea on clear days, you can enjoy the best moments you won’t find anywhere else.
From the Lotte Arai Resort Official Channel
The footage is from the 2019-2020 season at Arai Mountain Resort (formerly Lotte Arai Resort Ski Area).
3.Ski Resort Dining
On the first floor of the club building is the Arai branch of BECO, a steak specialty restaurant from Osaka’s Kyobashi district. The rich aroma of lean beef and the exquisite flavor of charcoal grilling create a luxurious experience.
Filet Steak 150g Set: ¥6380 (tax included)
Additionally, the Gondola Restaurant Village and Village Station feature the cafe lounge “MYOKO COFFEE,” while the Zen-dana Station at the Arai Gondola’s terminus houses the Sky Restaurant ZEN, offering a wide range of dishes including curry, ramen, steak, and fried chicken. For more information, please check the official website.
3.Date
■Address: 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
■Operating Period: December 13 (Sat) to May 10, 2026 (Sun) / Nighttime operations available until March 21 (Sat)
■Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM / Night Hours: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
■Lift Fee: Economy Class Lift One-Day Pass / Ages 19 and over: ¥7,500, Ages 50 and over: ¥7,000, Ages 7–18: ¥5,000
■Rental Fee: Full Set Rental (1 day) / ¥5,500 for ages 13 and over, ¥4,000 for ages 12 and under (includes skis/snowboard, boots, poles)
Arai Mountain Resort
Address: 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
Tel: 0255-75-1100
Access: ＜Car＞ From Arai Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway, approximately 7 minutes via local roads.
URL: https://www.lottehotel.com/arai-resort/ja.html/
