{"id":37891,"date":"2025-12-26T00:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=37891"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T03:53:08","slug":"%ef%bc%9c%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%bc%e5%a0%b4%e6%83%85%e5%a0%b12025-2026%ef%bc%9e%e3%82%a2%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%9e%e3%82%a6%e3%83%b3%e3%83%86%e3%83%b3%e3%83%aa%e3%82%be%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%ef%bc%88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/37891\/","title":{"rendered":"\uff1cSki Resort Information 2025-2026\uff1e Arai Mountain Resort (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)\/vol.5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A mountain resort boasting abundant snowfall and one of Japan&#8217;s premier powder areas<\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u25c6Operating Period: December 13 (Saturday) to May 10, 2026 (Sunday)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#A\">1.Features of the slopes and courses<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"#arailunch\">2<\/a><a href=\"#arailunch\">.Ski Resort Dining<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"#C\">3.Date<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"A\"><\/a>1.Features of the slopes and courses<\/h3>\r\n<p>This ski resort, owned by a resort facility, is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway&#8217;s \u201cArai Smart IC.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-27064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>This ski resort, owned by a resort facility, is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway&#8217;s \u201cArai Smart IC.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The slopes are vast, with 80% of the skiable area consisting of unpacked powder snow, making it renowned as a mecca for powder enthusiasts.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai2.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>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%).<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5836-600-ski-LTAR-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5836-600-ski-LTAR-1-565x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5836-600-ski-LTAR-1-565x800.png 565w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5836-600-ski-LTAR-1-261x370.png 261w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5836-600-ski-LTAR-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The unpacked freeride zone, boasting overwhelming snowfall and one of Japan&#8217;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.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1-800x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/210324-5-2000-ski-LTAR-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>We also offer a wide range of activities beyond skiing and snowboarding. Experience the exhilarating thrill of sliding down a 190-meter course in \u201cSnow Tubing,\u201d ride a Strider bike across the snow in the \u201cStrider Park,\u201d explore the world of SpongeBob SquarePants in the wildly popular \u201cSpongeBob Kids Park,\u201d try snow rafting, zip-lining, and building snow huts, or enjoy indoor fun at the \u201cPlayground.\u201d<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAt 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&#8217;t find anywhere else.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_xtrB8t093o?si=N4HWn_LgvkinFz3k?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>From the Lotte Arai Resort Official Channel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pSlLBLcNp1U?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\">&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;span data-mce-type=&#8221;bookmark&#8221; style=&#8221;display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;&#8221; class=&#8221;mce_SELRES_start&#8221;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;\ufeff&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;\/span&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;<\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>The footage is from the 2019-2020 season at Arai Mountain Resort (formerly Lotte Arai Resort Ski Area).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"arailunch\"><\/a>3.Ski Resort Dining<\/h3>\r\n<p>On the first floor of the club building is the Arai branch of BECO, a steak specialty restaurant from Osaka&#8217;s Kyobashi district. The rich aroma of lean beef and the exquisite flavor of charcoal grilling create a luxurious experience.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1-800x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3831-02-2000-din-LTAR-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Filet Steak 150g Set: \u00a56380 (tax included)<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Additionally, the Gondola Restaurant Village and Village Station feature the cafe lounge \u201cMYOKO COFFEE,\u201d while the Zen-dana Station at the Arai Gondola&#8217;s terminus houses the Sky Restaurant ZEN, offering a wide range of dishes including curry, ramen, steak, and fried chicken.\u3000For more information, please check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lottehotel.com\/arai-resort\/ja\/dining.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><a id=\"C\"><\/a>3.Date<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Address: 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Operating Period: December 13 (Sat) to May 10, 2026 (Sun) \/ Nighttime operations available until March 21 (Sat)<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM \/ Night Hours: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Lift Fee: Economy Class Lift One-Day Pass \/ Ages 19 and over: \u00a57,500, Ages 50 and over: \u00a57,000, Ages 7\u201318: \u00a55,000<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span><\/span>Rental Fee: Full Set Rental (1 day) \/ \u00a55,500 for ages 13 and over, \u00a54,000 for ages 12 and under (includes skis\/snowboard, boots, poles)<\/p>\r\n<p><!--\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span 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src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?output=embed&hl=en&q=%E6%96%B0%E6%BD%9F%E7%9C%8C%E5%A6%99%E9%AB%98%E5%B8%82%E4%B8%A1%E5%96%84%E5%AF%BA1966\" width=\"100%\" height=\"240\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"b-spot-detail\"><div class=\"b-spot-lt\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/arai1.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"b-spot-rt\"><p class=\"info\"><b>Address: <\/b>1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture<br><b>Tel: <\/b>0255-75-1100<br><b>Access: <\/b>\uff1cCar\uff1e From Arai Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway, approximately 7 minutes via local roads.<br><b>URL: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lottehotel.com\/arai-resort\/ja.html\/\">https:\/\/www.lottehotel.com\/arai-resort\/ja.html\/<\/a><\/p><p class=\"btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E6%96%B0%E6%BD%9F%E7%9C%8C%E5%A6%99%E9%AB%98%E5%B8%82%E4%B8%A1%E5%96%84%E5%AF%BA1966?hl=en\">Google Map<i class=\"fas fa-fw 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