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

Features of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

We will introduce the features of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort in terms of courses, snow quality, and ski resort conditions.

A wide variety of courses for beginners to advanced players

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is a large ski resort with a total of 17 different 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 mentioned above and are recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers.

The most challenging course at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the Mogul Challenge Course. As it is a steep slope and ungroomed course, it is often covered with fresh snow and mogul slopes, making it a challenging course even for advanced skiers.

In addition, the Kids Snow Park is equipped with houses, slides, see-saws, wooden horses, etc. Rental sleds are also available, so you can enjoy sledding to your heart's content on the large snowy mountain.

As such, Akakura Onsen Ski Resort has a wide variety of courses for all levels, making it a ski resort that can be enjoyed by anyone, from skilled skiers and snowboarders to beginners and families with children.

Since it is a heavy snow area, you can enjoy 100% natural snow.

The Myoko area is one of the snowiest areas in Japan. New snow always falls throughout the season, so there is almost no snow shortage.

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is a ski resort that offers 100% natural snow of the highest quality, and is attracting attention from overseas, where you can enjoy the finest powder snow to your heart's content. There are also ungroomed courses for advanced skiers, so if you're confident in your skills, why not give it a try?

Nighttime operation period is long

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is the only ski resort in the Myoko area that offers night skiing. During the period, night skiing will be available until 9pm (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays only), so you can enjoy it every day for about three months.

Every Saturday, the snow is packed down before night skiing, making it a particularly good day to enjoy beautiful runs.

Basic information about Akakura Onsen Ski Resort

We will introduce basic information about Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, such as fees, access, opening hours, and surrounding facilities.

Fee

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

Various rental items

At Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, you can rent ski and snowboard sets for 4,400 yen per day.

There are also discounts for consecutive stays for those who wish to stay for several days and enjoy skiing.

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

access

[Access by car]

8 minutes by car from Myoko Kogen IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. *Free parking available for 1,300 cars.

[Access by train]

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

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

*You will need to show your Akakura Onsen Ski Resort lift ticket when boarding the free return shuttle bus.

[Access by bus]

To get to Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, we recommend taking the direct bus to the ski resort called the "Snow Liner."

Since it runs directly from the city center or the airport, there are no transfers, so even families with lots of luggage can travel comfortably. Click here for the official website.

Business hours and period

Nearby facilities

There are five distinctive restaurants on the slopes.

There is also a historic hot spring town at the foot of the Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. In addition to relaxing at a hot spring inn, Akakura's specialty hot spring manju is also one of its attractions.

Differences between Akakura Onsen Ski Resort and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort are two of the most popular ski resorts in the Myoko area. We will introduce the differences between the two resorts.

Ambiance and surroundings

A retro hot spring town spreads out around Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. There are many unique accommodations, such as Hotel Taiko, where you can enjoy the hot springs while sipping local Myoko sake, and Akakura Hotel, a long-established hotel that has been in business 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 Ski Resort is that you can enjoy a luxurious resort with a hotel attached. The slope is right in front of the hotel, and the view from the hotel is spectacular. There is also an outdoor observation bath on the open deck terrace, and at night you can spend an elegant time under the starry sky.

Course Level

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort has wide, spacious runs. Most of the runs are gentle and aimed at beginners to intermediate skiers, so it is designed for beginners and families to enjoy with peace of mind.

On the other hand, Akakura Kanko Ski Resort has many trails for intermediate to advanced skiers, and is designed to be a great place to ski, with areas that don't have groomed snow and areas where you can enjoy a long downhill run from the summit to the base.

The slopes at both ski resorts are adjacent to each other, and you can move freely between the two by using the lifts, so we recommend starting out by warming up at Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, and then once you've gotten used to it, testing your skills at Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort.

How to enjoy after-ski

After enjoying skiing or snowboarding, you'll want to give your tired body a proper rest. Here are two ways to enjoy the after-ski experience.

Stop by a charming hot spring town

To soothe your tired 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 resort with a history of over 200 years, and its retro-style streets are lined with many accommodations and hot spring facilities.

There are also facilities where you can take a day trip to enjoy the baths, so you can fully enjoy the relaxing atmosphere even just by taking a stroll. We will introduce some facilities where you can take a day trip to enjoy the baths.

Kogakuro

This hot spring inn boasts hot spring water that flows directly from the source at Mt. Myoko. The small but tasteful open-air bath at Kogakuro is highly rated.

Business hours: 15:00-19:00 (except winter season from December 20th to March 10th, reception closes at 18:30)

Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 800 yen, elementary school students 400 yen, children under elementary school age free

Akakura Hotel Yuen no Yu

Akakura Hotel, which boasts over 100 years of history, also has a natural hot spring that flows directly from the source. It is said that the amount of hot spring water is the largest 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

Fee: Adults 1,000 yen, Children 500 yen

Eat at nearby restaurants

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

We also recommend indulging in the unique flavors of hot spring towns, such as sake and hot spring manju.

Enjoy the big slopes with 100% natural snow

Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, located in one of Niigata Prefecture's snowiest areas, offers 100% natural powder snow that is a must-see.

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

To make sure you have plenty of fun at the ski resorts, why not try using the "Snow Liner" ski resort bus, which makes travelling easy?

Snowliner reservations here