[Attractive points of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort] Also introducing how to enjoy after skiing

Characteristics of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

We will introduce the characteristics of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, divided into courses, snow quality, and ski resort conditions.

A wide variety of courses for beginners to advanced users

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is a big slope with a total of 17 courses.

The ``Silver Course'', ``Family Slope'', and ``Larch Course'' have relatively gentle slopes and are spacious, so even beginners can ski with confidence.

The ``Panorama Course,'' ``Slalom Course,'' and ``Alpine Course'' have steeper slopes than the courses listed above, and are suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers.

The most difficult course at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the "Moguls Challenge Course." In addition to the steep slopes, this is an uncompacted snow course, so there is often fresh snow or bumpy slopes, making it a challenging slope even for advanced skiers.

In addition, there is a kids snow park exclusively for children, with houses, slides, seesaws, rocking horses, and more. Rental sleds are also available, so you can enjoy sledding to your heart's content on the big snowy mountain.

As you can see, Akakura Onsen Ski Resort has a wealth of courses for various levels, so it is a ski resort that everyone can enjoy, from those who are good at skiing and snowboarding to beginners and people with children.

Because it is an area with heavy snowfall, you can enjoy 100% natural snow.

The Myoko area is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. New snow is constantly falling during the season, and there is rarely a lack of snow.

The 100% natural snow is of the highest quality, and Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, where you can enjoy the finest powder snow as much as you want, is attracting attention from overseas as well. There is also a non-compacted snow course for advanced skiers, so if you are confident in your skills, why not give it a try?

Night game operation period is long

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the only ski slope in the Myoko area that offers night skiing. During the period, the night game will be open until 9:00 pm (22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays only), and you can enjoy it every day for about 3 months.

Every Saturday, before the night game, the snow is compacted and you can enjoy a beautiful burn, so this is a particularly good spot.

Basic information about Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

Introducing basic information about Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, including fees, access, business hours, and surrounding facilities.

Fee

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort does not require admission fees, so we will introduce lift fees and rental fees.

Various rentals

At Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, ski sets and board sets can be rented for 4,000 yen per day.

We also offer discounts for consecutive stays for those who want to stay for a few days and enjoy skiing.

*Please check the official website for the latest information and other rental equipment information.

access

[Access by car]

8 minutes by car from Joshinetsu Expressway “Myoko Kogen IC” *1,300 free parking spaces available

[Access by train]

Approximately 12 minutes by free shuttle bus from Myoko Kogen Station, approximately 20 minutes by city bus

Reservations for the free shuttle bus must be made two days in advance.

*When boarding the free return shuttle bus, you will need to display your Akakura Onsen Ski Resort lift ticket.

[Access by bus]

To get to Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, we recommend using the ski resort direct bus called ``Snow Liner.''

Since you can go directly from the city center or the airport, you don't have to transfer, so even families with a lot of luggage can travel comfortably. Click here for the official website.

Business hours/business period

Surrounding facilities

There are five distinctive restaurants on the slopes.

There is also a historic hot spring town at the foot of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. Of course you can be healed at a hot spring inn, but one of the attractions is Akakura's specialty, hot spring manju.

Difference between Akakura Onsen Ski Resort and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort are two ski resorts that represent the Myoko area. We will introduce the differences in the characteristics of the two ski resorts.

Atmosphere and surrounding environment

A retro hot spring town spreads around Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. The area is lined with unique accommodations, such as Hotel Taiko, where you can enjoy hot springs while drinking local Myoko sake, and Akakura Hotel, a long-established hotel that has been around since the Edo period. There are also two footbath spots, so you can spend a relaxing time in this quaint hot spring town.

On the other hand, the appeal of Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort is that you can enjoy a luxurious resort attached to a hotel. There is a ski slope in front of the hotel, and the view from the hotel is spectacular. There is also an outdoor observation bath on the spacious deck terrace, where you can spend an elegant time under the starry sky at night.

course level

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort has a wide course with a wide shape. Most of the courses are for beginners to intermediates with gentle slopes, and are designed to be safe for beginners and families.

Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort, on the other hand, has many courses for intermediate to advanced skiers, and is designed to provide a challenging ski experience, including areas with uncompacted snow and areas where you can enjoy long-distance downhill runs from the top of the mountain to the base.

The slopes of both ski resorts are adjacent to each other, and you can freely go back and forth between the two ski resorts using the lifts, so first get used to it at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, and once you get used to it, try your skills at Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort. Another way to play is to play.

How to enjoy apres ski

After enjoying skiing or snowboarding, you want to heal your tired body properly. Here we will introduce two ways to enjoy après-ski.

Stop by a hot spring town full of atmosphere

To soothe your body after skiing or snowboarding, we recommend stopping by the hot spring town at the foot of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort.

Akakura Onsen is a historic hot spring village with a history of over 200 years, and there are many lodging facilities and hot spring facilities lined up in the retro townscape.

Some facilities allow day-trip bathing, so you can fully enjoy the relaxing atmosphere just by taking a walk. Let's introduce some facilities where you can take a day trip bath.

Kotakero

This is a hot spring inn that takes pride in its hot springs flowing directly from the source of Mt. Myoko. Kogakurou's small but elegant open-air bath is highly rated.

Business hours: 15:00-19:00 (Reception until 18:30)

Usage fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 800 yen, Elementary school students 400 yen, Under elementary school students free

Akakura Hotel Yuen no Yu

The Akakura Hotel, which boasts a history of over 100 years, also has a natural hot spring fed directly from the source. The amount of hot spring water is said to be the highest in the Akakura Onsen region. In addition to the open-air bath, there is also a jacuzzi bath and sauna.

Business hours: 5:00-24:00

Usage fee: Adult 1,000 yen, child 500 yen

Eat at nearby restaurants

There are many restaurants around Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, including restaurants, cafes, izakayas, and stylish bars.

We also recommend getting intoxicated by the unique flavors of the hot spring town, such as alcohol and hot spring steamed buns.

Enjoy the big ski slope with 100% natural snow

The 100% natural powder snow at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, located in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Niigata Prefecture, is a must-see.

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the only ski resort in the Myoko area that is open for night skiing, so it's especially recommended for those who want to enjoy it to the fullest until nightfall. After skiing, you can refresh your body at the hot spring town, so enjoy skiing in the Myoko area to the fullest.

If you want to enjoy the ski resort to the fullest, why not try using the Snowliner, a bus that takes you directly to the ski resort and reduces the burden of transportation.

Click here to reserve the Snow Liner