Joetsu Kokusai Ski Area (上越国際スキー場)
This ski area is located on the slopes just outside the JR Joetsu Line’s Joetsu International Skiing Ground Station. The various ski slopes, spanning an area into which 214 Tokyo Domes would fit, range from advanced level courses with a highest gradient of 38 degrees, to slopes which beginners can happily enjoy. There are also two types of half pipes for both skiers and snowboarders to use. Because the ski slope is on the northern side of the mountain, it has abundant snowfall, and skiers can also enjoy the powder snow. Additionally, there are sled-only courses and snow games slopes exclusively for children, so the whole family can have fun.
Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Kabanosawa 112-1 (Yuzawa / Uonuma / TokamachiArea)
8:00-21:00 ¥ [Twitter] 17:00-21:00
Details
- Address
- Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Kabanosawa 112-1 [map]
- Phone
- 0257821028
- Ski resort season
- 2019/12/7 Open (Scheduled)
- Hours
- 8:00-21:00 ¥ [Twitter] 17:00-21:00
- Fees
- [1Sunday Ticket] Adults (Junior high school students and older) 4300yen, Junia (3 years old-Elementary School Students) 2500yen, Master (55 years old and over) 3300yen
Varies depending on other ticket types - Parking Lot
- Available ¥ ※ Free, Available for Charge other than Weekday depending on location
- Credit Card
- Available (Available in VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UC, DinersClub
Ticket booth, rental, and school)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Niigata Areas

Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.