Lotte Arai Resort (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture) / vol.16

2022.12.29

Slope guideSkiSki resortSnow boardLotte Arai ResortMyoko City

Abundant snowfall and one of the best non-pressure areas in Japan　December 16 – May 14 (schedule)

Lotte Alai Resort is located 7 minutes by car from the Arai Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. The concept is a “Genuine Luxury Mountain Resort” and has been awarded Japan’s Best Ski Resort 2020 at the World Ski Awards in the past, and is one of the top-class resort facilities in Asia recognized around the world.

The skiing will take place on the eastern slope of 1429-meter-high Ookenashi Mountain. It is also known for having the largest non-pressed, so-called powder snow in the country. There are 14 courses in total （Beginner 36%, Intermediate 36%, Advanced 21%, and Super advanced 7%）, and the longest ride is 7 km when following 5 courses.

There are a total of 10 non-pressure free-riding zones that boast an overwhelming amount of snow and are among the largest in Japan. （Intermediate 20%, Advanced 60%, Super Advanced 20%）※There are some courses that cannot be skied depending on the season.

In addition, there is a wide range of activities other than skiing and snowboarding. In the snow experience area “HIZUME,” visitors can enjoy 15 different items such as tubing, sledding, and air-boarding. There is also an indoor playground for bad weather, a craft experience, and an indoor swimming pool, making it impossible to play in just one day.

The magnificent location of the Okenashi Mountain and the view of the ocean on a clear day make for an unparalleled experience.

Lotte Arai Resort From the official channel

The image shows the 2019-2020 Lotte Alai Resort Ski Resort

＜Events＞
Get Santa.
Find Santa on the slopes and take a picture with him! Post that photo on Instagram and you’ll get a gift!
■Period：December 24 (Sat.) – 25 (Sun.), 10:00 – 12:00

2023 Countdown Party
New Year’s Eve at Lotte Alai Resort will be filled with many events! You can enjoy a magic show, fireworks, and a countdown that only a ski resort can offer. ※Non-guests are also welcome to attend. Please use the P1 parking lot. 
■Saturday, December 31　22:00～ Music performance (Village Station)／23:00～ Magic Show (Village Station Information Counter)／0:00～0:10 Countdown Fireworks
■Sunday, January 1　10:00～11:00 breaking open a ceremonial sake barrel　※You can drink as much as you want when you purchase 1,000 yen per square.

Data

■Address：1966 Ryosenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
■Business period：Friday, December 16, 2022 – Sunday, May 14, 2023
■Business Hours：8:30～16:00／Open at night（high season 12/24～3/19）18:00～21:00
【Usage fee】
■High season（12/24～3/19）：19-59 years old 6000 yen / 60 years old and over 5000 yen / 7-18 years old 3800 yen
■Spring season（3/20～5/14）：19-59 years old 4500 yen / 60 years old and over 3800 yen / 7-18 years old 3200 yen
■Night game ticket（High season）：19-59 years old 3000 yen／60 years old and over 2500 yen／ 7-18 years old 1800 yen
【Rental fee (1 day)】
■Standard set（Skis, boots and poles / Snowboards and boots）：5500 yen for 13 years old and older / 4000 yen for 12 years old and younger　In addition, single items are also available for loan.
【Snow adventure HIZUME】
■Business period：Saturday, December 24, 2022 – Sunday, April 2, 2023　※Open daily, subject to change depending on snow conditions.
■Hours.：①9:30～11:00、②11:00～12:30、③12:30～14:00、④14:00～15:30
■Location：HIZUME zone
■Charge：2000 yen／90 minutes

Ski Children’s Day Special

■Contents：Free lift
■Target：Below elementary school students
■Date of implementation：Third Sunday of the month from December to April